The northwest corridor of the Pichincha province houses one of the world's most critically acclaimed ecological sanctuaries: the Chocó Andino de Pichincha Biosphere Reserve and its core buffer, the Mindo-Nambillo Cloud Forest.[...]
For adventure seekers, mountaineers, and ecological travelers, Cotopaxi National Park (Parque Nacional Cotopaxi) represents the ultimate highland playground in Ecuador. Spanning 33,393 hectares across the provinces of Cotopaxi,[...]
Established in December 1996, Los Ilinizas Ecological Reserve spans approximately 149,900 hectares of breathtaking volcanic peaks, small-cropper agricultural fields, golden paramos, dense cloud forests, and secluded Andean[...]
The snow-dusted, massive silhouette of Volcán Antisana (5,758m / 18,891 ft) stands as one of the most majestic, pristine, and wild sentinels of the Ecuadorian Andes. Upgraded from its historical status as an Ecological Reserve, it was[...]
Looming directly to the west of Quito’s historical center and northern districts is the massive, multi-peaked volcanic complex of Pichincha. Flanking the city's western edge, this dramatic mountain serves as the ultimate basecamp[...]