Illinizas Ecological Reserve

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The double peak of The Illinizas

Illinizas Ecological Reserve (sometimes referred to as Illinizas National Park) is a protected area in Ecuador, located in the provinces of Cotopaxi and Pichincha. The reserve consists of 149,900 hectares, and lies 55 kilometers south of Quito.

Coordinates: 0°42′08″S79°03′52″W / 0.7023°S 79.0645°W / -0.7023; -79.0645

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