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Sierra Negra Volcano

Sierra Negra, an active shield volcano in southern Isabela, hosts one of the largest calderas in the Galápagos. A guided trek through black lava, fumaroles, and endemic wildlife.

Volcán Pichincha

Pichincha dominates Quito to the west with its two summits: Rucu (4,696 m) and the active Guagua (4,784 m). Accessible via the TelefériQo, it offers an intense Andean hike and panoramic views over Ecuador's capital.

Ingapirca Archaeological Site

Ingapirca brings together Cañari and Inca heritage on a single plateau, featuring the renowned Temple of the Sun, precisely cut stone structures assembled without mortar, and a site museum rich in ceramics and funerary objects.

Wall of Tears (El Muro de las Lágrimas)

Built by hand by prisoners between 1945 and 1959, the Wall of Tears is the most visible remnant of Isabela Island's penitentiary period, just a few kilometers from Puerto Villamil.

Cayambe-Coca Ecological Reserve

More than 400,000 hectares between the Andes and the Amazon, a glacier crossed by the equator, and exceptional biodiversity: the Cayambe-Coca reserve is one of Équateur's most remarkable protected areas.

Kicker Rock (León Dormido)

A 153 m volcanic tuff cone off San Cristobal, León Dormido is one of the Galápagos' richest snorkeling and diving spots.

The Río Pastaza

From Ecuador's Andes to the Amazon plain, the Río Pastaza flows through Baños and combines rafting, waterfalls and tarabita crossings.

The Pastaza River

Born near Baños de Agua Santa, the Pastaza flows from the Andean volcanoes to the Amazonian plains over nearly 740 km, dotted with cascades and rapids.

El Nariz del Diablo

El Nariz del Diablo

A zigzagging railway section carved into the Andes departing from Alausi: history of the Quito–Guayaquil line, train route and practical tips.

Los Tuneles

A premier snorkeling destination on Isabela Island in the Galápagos, Los Tuneles combines lava arches, natural pools and exceptional marine life, just 40 minutes from Puerto Villamil.

Los Gemelos

Los Gemelos

On the island of Santa Cruz in the Galápagos, Los Gemelos are two vast depressions formed by the collapse of ancient magma chambers, surrounded by a scalesia forest.

Fuya Fuya

Fuya Fuya

Caldera of the Mojanda volcanic complex 17 km from Otavalo, Fuya Fuya combines high-altitude climbing, three crater lakes and páramo landscapes.

The Church of the Company of Quito

Nicknamed La Compañia, this baroque church in Quito's historic center ranks among Ecuador's 7 wonders, celebrated for its gilded interiors and the Quito school of art.

Lagune de Cuicocha

Cuicocha Lagoon

A volcanic crater filled with turquoise waters at 3,100 m elevation, Cuicocha Lagoon offers a panoramic 3 to 4-hour hike through the heart of the Ecuadorian Andes.

Cascade San Rafael

San Rafael Waterfall

Collapsed in February 2020, Ecuador's former highest waterfall remains a major observation site on the Quito–Lago Agrio route, facing Reventador volcano.