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A large volcano dwarfs an urban area in front of it. The volcano has a glacier on its right-hand side. This is Cotopaxi volcano in Ecuador.

Ecuador

From breathtaking Andean landscapes such as the central Corridor of Volcanoes to remote Amazonian regions, Ecuador is an adventurer’s dream.

The towers of a large basilica. The tower has detailed architectural adornment and a clock face. Behind the tower a tall statue can be seen faintly atop a distant hill. This is the Basilica del Voto Nacional in Quito.

18 Top Things to do in Quito and Nearby for Adventure

Quito is high on my list of the best adventurous places and, in this guide, I share the top hikes, …
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Tall radio mast stand atop a hill overlooking lakes shrouded in fog. This is El Páramo de Paallacta in Ecuador.

Hiking at El Parámo de Papallacta (Cayambe Coca Ecological Reserve)

El Páramo de Papallacta sits within the Cayambe Coca Ecological Reserve near Quito. Here there are great hiking trails, interesting …
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An islet in the middle of a lake. The lake fills a crater and in the background mountains can be seen. This is Cuicocha Lake, Ecuador.

Cuicocha Lake (Laguna Cuicocha) Hike Guide Ecuador

The beautiful Cuicocha crater lake is near Otavalo and can be hiked as a fun and easy day trip from …
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A man stands looking upwards towards a mountain summit. This is Pasochoa Volcano, Ecuador.

Guide to the Pasochoa Hike (Volcan Pasochoa) Near Quito

The Pasochoa hike is an excellent way to break into 4,000 m Andean peaks as the trail isn’t that technical …
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A wooden footbridge leads towards a tall waterfall at the end of a gorge. This is Condor Machay Waterfall near Quito, Ecuador.

Vilatuña and Condor Machay Waterfall Hike (Cascada Condor Machay)

The tallest of the 18 waterfalls on the River Pita, Condor Machay (Condor’s Nest) Waterfall stands a towering 80 m …
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A silhouetted man stands in front f a big, powerful waterfall. This is the Great Pita Waterfall near Quito, Ecuador.

Great Pita Waterfall (Gran Cascada del Rio Pita): A Hidden Gem Near Quito

While the crowds flock to Condor Machay, a nearby impressive cascade, you can enjoy the equally amazing Great Pita Waterfall …
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An enormous obelisk stand in the middle of a circular grass field. A path leads to it and a yellow line bisects the path. This is Ciudad del Mitad del Mundo in Quito, Ecuador.

Is Mitad del Mundo (Middle Of The World) Worth It?

Did you know that there are five mitad del mundos (middle of the worlds) in and around Quito? In this …
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A rugged mountain summit at the end of a rolling plain. The summit is shrouded in cloud. This is Rucu Pichincha near Quito.

Rucu Pichincha Volcano Hike Guide

Hiking Rucu Pichincha is the wildest adventure near Quito. The extinct volcano is a technical challenge but a great introduction …
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A line of cable cars climbing a mountainside overlooking a city. These are the cable cars in Quito, Ecuador.

How to Visit the Cable Car in Quito (TelefériQo)

The cable car in Quito quickly takes you up the slopes of the Pichincha volcano where you can enjoy panoramic …
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