Just 200m north of the Mitad del Mundo monument you will find Ecuador’s actual “middle of the world”, marked by the Museo del Sitio Intiñan, or Intiñan Musuem. The museum showcases where modern-day GPS has proven to be the...
Guagua and Rucu Pichincha, 4,776 m (15,670 ft) and 4,627 m (15,180 ft) respectively, are two volcanoes located about 10 km (6 miles) west of Quito. Guagua, which means “baby” in the Quichua language, is higher than its neighbor and currently active – it covered the...
An ecological paradise in the middle of the cloud forest, wonderful waterfalls and hike trips to enjoy the mountain and the river. You can stay in cabins or in your own camping area. There's also a really good restaurant with typical food and...
The Green Horse Ranch is located at the bottom of a volcanic crater, just outside of Quito. The Ranch specializes in trail-rides throughout the Western Andes, and offers 1- to 9-day trips venturing into the heart of the Ecuadorian Andes. All trips are tailor-made for your experience and...
An association of local riders headed by the gregarious José Enriquez, Horse Riding in the Andes offers a number of spectacular horseback riding trips in the stunning highlands east of Quito, near Píntag. Trips range in length from short 1-dayers to more extensive 3 and 4-day treks, which involve...