Caves in Ecuador map & data
There are 47 caves mapped in Ecuador, spread over 14 regions. The most are in Azuay (6), Galápagos (6) and Loja (5). 79% of them carry a name. Well-known examples include Cueva de Trensillas, Cueva de los Shamanes and Copa del Mundo.
Caves by region
| Region | Locations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Azuay | 6 | 13% |
| Galápagos | 6 | 13% |
| Loja | 5 | 11% |
| Napo | 5 | 11% |
| Manabi | 4 | 8.5% |
| Pastaza | 3 | 6.4% |
| Zamora Chinchipe | 3 | 6.4% |
| Imbabura | 3 | 6.4% |
| Pichincha | 3 | 6.4% |
| Tungurahua | 3 | 6.4% |
| Bolívar | 2 | 4.3% |
| Chimborazo | 2 | 4.3% |
| Cañar | 1 | 2.1% |
| Guayas | 1 | 2.1% |
Notable caves in Ecuador
- Cueva de TrensillasAzuay · 4224 m · cave entrance
- Cueva de los ShamanesNapo · 500 m · cave entrance
- Copa del MundoPastaza · cave entrance
- Cuevas del IncaLoja · cave entrance
- Cueva de los TayosZamora Chinchipe · cave entrance
- La VentanaImbabura · cave entrance
- Cueva del ColibríPichincha · cave entrance
- MI VIVIENDAManabi · cave entrance
- Judas machayCañar · cave entrance
- callejónGuayas · cave entrance
- CUEVA DEL DUENDESantiago · Bolívar · cave entrance
- Cueva de los MurcielagosTungurahua · cave entrance
- Cueva del DiabloChimborazo · cave entrance
- Cueva de SucreGalápagos · cave entrance
- CuevaAzuay · cave entrance
- Amarun HuasiNapo · cave entrance
- Entrada a Mina GenesisPastaza · cave entrance
- GrutaLoja · cave entrance
- Cueva del OsoZamora Chinchipe · cave entrance
- cueva del OsoPichincha · cave entrance
- Cueva de dos pisosBolívar · cave entrance
- grutaTungurahua · cave entrance
- Templo MachayChimborazo · cave entrance
- Cuevas de PiratasGalápagos · cave entrance
- Little Cave CampAzuay · cave entrance
- Armallu HuasiNapo · cave entrance
- Unión de los ContinentesPastaza · cave entrance
- Gruta San VicenteLoja · cave entrance
- Las CuevasGalápagos · cave entrance
- Caverna Uctu Iji ChangaNapo · cave entrance
- Gruta del Niño JesusLoja · cave entrance
- Lava tunnel entryGalápagos · cave entrance
- Lava tunnel exitGalápagos · cave entrance
- Túnel del EsteroGalápagos · cave entrance
What's in this layer
Every cave in the layer comes with its name, kind, elevation (peaks), the region it is in, latitude and longitude. Cave entrances.
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Frequently asked questions
How many caves are there in Ecuador?
This layer holds 47 caves in Ecuador, the most of them in Azuay. The data is refreshed every 6 months; this release is from November 2026.
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What information comes with each cave?
The name, kind, elevation (peaks), the region it is in, latitude and longitude.
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