How about a walk along a hidden vein of Quito? We are now standing at Quebrada Chupahuaicu. It is a stream that flows near Quito in Ecuador. Quebrada Chupahuaicu is a small geographic feature. It is classified as a body of running water. This stream moves to a lower level in a channel on land.
Quebrada Chupahuaicu is located in the province of Pichincha. Its GPS coordinates are Latitude -0.2333 and Longitude -78.35. The stream’s location can also be described using the UTM QV97 and JOG SA17-04 coordinates.
The sun rises here at 07:23 and sets at 19:30. The weather near Quebrada Chupahuaicu is similar to that of Quito. This includes temperature and wind conditions.
Many populated places surround Quebrada Chupahuaicu. Hacienda Olalla is located very close to the stream. Other nearby places include Hacienda San Rafael and Hacienda La Tola. The town of Pifo is also situated in the vicinity.
Several other streams are located near Quebrada Chupahuaicu. These include Quebrada Carihuaicu and Río Inga. Quebrada Ayahuaicu and Quebrada Barbecho are also nearby. These quebradas form a network of waterways in this region of Ecuador.
Quebrada Chupahuaicu is surrounded by various haciendas. Hacienda Chantag and Hacienda Paluga are among them. These haciendas contribute to the agricultural landscape.
The area around Quebrada Chupahuaicu includes intermittent streams. Quebrada Dirichurcu and Quebrada Rumiloma are examples of such streams. They dry up during the dry season.
Several mountains and volcanoes are located near Quebrada Chupahuaicu. Pambamarca and Pichincha are among them. These mountains add to the dramatic scenery of the region.
The Mariscal Sucre International Airport is the closest airport to Quebrada Chupahuaicu. It is located 36.7km away. Other airfields in the region include Atahualpa and Cotopaxi International Airport.
Let’s take a moment to appreciate this small stream. Quebrada Chupahuaicu contributes to the rich hydrographic network of Ecuador. It supports local ecosystems and agricultural practices. Though small it connects to the larger Pichincha region. It also shows us the interplay between nature and human activity.