Introduction to Pichincha Volcano: Volcán Pichincha is an active volcano in Ecuador, located east of the capital Quito. It is a compound volcano with two peaks. The western peak is 4,784 meters high, and The eastern peak is 4,698 meters high, and the active volcanic crater is located on the western peak. Take the cable car to the top of the mountain, where there is Pichincha Volcano Park, where you can have a bird's eye view of Quito.