Cordillera de Cutucú

mountains, Ecuador

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The Cordillera de Cutucú is a mountain range located in eastern Ecuador, bordering the Upano valley. It is part of the larger Andes Mountains system, specifically within the Northern Andes region. This cordillera is characterized by its central peaks and is situated to the east of the main Andean ranges in Ecuador. The region is known for its volcanic activity, as Ecuador lies on the Ring of Fire. The Cordillera de Cutucú is an ancient alluvial formation that has been shaped by rivers and rainfall into distinct mountain masses, covered by lush forests. Altitudes in this range generally do not exceed 7,900 feet, with exceptions like the Cordilleras del Cóndor reaching up to 13,000 feet.12

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… (12,759 feet [3,889 metres]); the Cordillera de Cutucú, which borders the Upano valley and includes the central peaks; and the Cordillera del Cóndor to the south, which borders the Zamora valley. Beyond this eastern cordillera, to the east, is the Amazon basin, extending below 900 feet (300 metres).
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… (12,759 feet [3,889 metres]); the Cordillera de Cutucú, which borders the Upano valley and includes the central peaks; and the Cordillera del Cóndor to the south, which borders the Zamora valley. Beyond this eastern cordillera, to the east, is the Amazon basin, extending below 900 feet (300 metres).
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