Agoyán
The Agoyán (also known as El Pailón del Diablo [The Devil's Cauldron][1][2]) is the tallest waterfall in Ecuador. It is located approximately 7 kilometres (4.3 mi) from the city of Baños. It is formed by the waters of the Pastaza River that plunge 61 metres (200 ft) in a gorge located in the Occidental Cordillera. Formerly the second-highest waterfall in Ecuador, the destruction of San Rafael Falls left Agoyán the tallest.
| Agoyán | |
|---|---|
| El Pailón del Diablo | |
 Base of the Agoyán Falls with observation area | |
  Agoyán Map showing location of Agoyán | |
| Location | Ecuador |
| Coordinates | 1°24′24.48″S 78°18′33.48″W |
| Total height | 61 metres (200 ft) |
| Number of drops | 1 |
| Watercourse | Pastaza River |
In 1987, the Ecuadorian government inaugurated the Agoyán hydroelectric plant, which has been part of the country's power grid since then, with a total power output of 156 MW. The plant was built upstream of the waterfall, so as to preserve it.
References
- "Pailon del Diablo (Devil's Cauldron)". TripAdvisor. Retrieved December 30, 2017.
- "The Pailón del Diablo Waterfall". Latitude Ecuador. Retrieved December 30, 2017.
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