Andes and Culture

Highlands of Ecuador

Volcanoes, haciendas, crater lakes, traditional markets, colonial cities, and refined Andean journeys.

Overview

Highlands of Ecuador

Journey through dramatic volcanoes, traditional villages, colorful markets, and breathtaking highland scenery. From Cotopaxi and Chimborazo to crater lakes and historic haciendas, the Andes reveal Ecuador’s cultural and natural richness at every turn.

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Plan This Journey

Activities

  • Cotopaxi National Park and the Avenue of the Volcanoes
  • Quilotoa Loop and highland landscapes
  • Otavalo, Cuenca, Indigenous communities, and haciendas
  • Private day tours from Quito and custom cultural routes

Gallery

Volcanoes, culture, and Andean encounters.

FAQ

Highlands FAQ

What is the Avenue of the Volcanoes?

It describes the stunning inter-Andean valley of Ecuador, flanked by more than 30 volcanoes, many remarkably high and active, stretching from north to south across the country.