Climbing Cotopaxi stands as Ecuador’s second-highest peak, reaching 5,897 meters (19,347 feet). It lies about 55 kilometers (34 miles) south of Quito. Moreover, the site’s geography yields clearer days than many other tall Ecuadorian mountains. Consequently, most ascents offer expansive views of the wide Andean landscape, including snow-capped peaks across the region. Therefore, such visibility […]

Climbing Cayambe (5,790 m / 18,996 ft) is one of the most rewarding mountaineering experiences in Ecuador. Located 70 km northeast of Quito, Cayambe is the third-highest peak in the country and the only major mountain in the world directly crossed by the equator. As a result, the climb not only offers stunning glaciated terrain […]