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Andes

Shepherd and sheep near 
the Quilotoa volcanic crater
photo by Dawn Wohlfarth
Shepherd and sheep near the Quilotoa volcanic crater photo by Dawn Wohlfarth
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By Dawn Wohlfarth

 

The Sierra is rich in natural and cultural beauty. Snow-capped, active volcanoes, lush green rolling hillsides covered in a patchwork of farms and untamed cloud forests, immense volcanic crater lakes, natural hot springs, crashing waterfalls and rushing rivers form a spectacular setting to cultural communities that have clung to languages, traditions and customs dating back thousands of years.

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El Paílón del Diablo

Río Verde, 17 km de Baños a Puyo...

Luna Runtun

A gorgeous luxury hotel and spa set in the mountains above Baños with breathtaking views of Tungurahu...

Parque Cóndor Otavalo

Parque Cóndor is a non-profit wildlife refuge for owls and raptors, including the endangered Andean ...

Top Rated Hotels


98% - 6 ratings
$75 - $200

Luna Runtun

A gorgeous luxury hotel and spa set in the mountains above Baños with breathtaking views of Tungurahua Volcano,...


98% - 16 ratings

Hostería Durán

Located in the small town of Baños about five minutes from Cuenca (not to be confused with the much larger town...


98% - 4 ratings
$36 - $78

Top Rated Restaurants

Luna Runtun

A gorgeous luxury hotel and spa set in the mountains above Baños with breathtaking views of Tungurahua Volcano,...


98% - 16 ratings

Rincón de Suiza

Rincón de Suiza has excellent coffee, homemade cakes, swiss specialties, fruit juices & smoothies, cocktails, w...


94% - 6 ratings

Wunderbar Café

This funky German-owned café is a crowd pleaser. Divided into different segments, once seated you can choose ...


93% - 6 ratings

Top Rated Tours

Caballos Gavilan

New Zealander turned longtime Ecuadorian resident Gavin Moore offers excellent day and overnight trips on his we...


75% - 1 ratings

Expediciones Apullacta

A very professional travel agency which specializes in domestic travel. Extremely reliable for domestic flights,...


100% - 1 ratings

La Tasca Tours

La Tasca is a very small tour operator located just off the main square in Vilcabamba. They ...


100% - 1 ratings

Top Rated Schools

Mayra Spanish School

Mayra's Spanish School is the largest Spanish school in Baños with over 10 years of experience. We work with pr...


87% - 9 ratings

Baños Spanish Schools

Mayra's Spanish School is the largest Spanish school in Baños with over 10 years of experience. We work with pr...


100% - 5 ratings

Otavalo Spanish Institute

If you want to pick up Spanish quickly and effectively, you should go find the Otavalo Spanish School. With leve...


0% - 0 ratings

Top Rated Services

Mercado 10 de Agosto

Description Once considered to be one of the more dangerous markets in town, in the l...


83% - 3 ratings

Artesanias Grupo de Mujeres Chugchilán

The organization runs a small shop filled with lovely hand knit goods made by local women and benefiting the com...


75% - 1 ratings

Plaza Rotary

Plaza Rotary is located about four blocks away from the central square. It is the best place in Cuenca for shop...


70% - 2 ratings

Top Rated Jobs

Sacred Sueños Organic Farm

This organic farm is located in the beautiful mountains that surround Vilcabamba. It is open to anyone inte...


0% - 0 ratings

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Rating: 100%

I disliked the fact that there were a lot of bugs around.  I liked the fact that the people were very friendly.

By V!VA User from england, Feb 25, 2007
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