The Andean Highlands
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Air view of the Cotopaxi volcano
 Ecuador Journey  Chimborazo Mountain - 6,268.2 metres (20,565 ft)
Ecuador Journey  A typical view of an Andean household, where corn is dried hanging inside the house
Ecuador Journey  Indigenous people with handcrafts next to sacred Quilotoa Lagoon - Cotopaxi Province
Juan Diego Perez  Spectacular view of the Cotopaxi Volcano (5897 mts (19,347 ft)
Juan Diego Perez  City of Quito, capital of Ecuador, the Cotopaxi volcano is behind.
Juan Diego Perez  A Butterfly in the cloud rainforest, 45 minutes northwest of Quito
Juan Diego Perez  San Francisco Church, downtown Quito
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Are you an adventurer who likes to prove that there are no limits?
Come explore the Andean Highlands of Ecuador, a chain of mountains and valleys that cross the country from north to south. Along this range you will find fertile valleys that have been home of many civilizations for thousands of years and summits higher than 5000 meters / 16400 feet (e.g. Cotopaxi 5897 meters / 19300 feet above sea level, Chimborazo 63010 meters / 20702 feet, Cayambe 5790 meters / 18996 feet).
Or do you prefer to chill in cities with a mix of occidental metropolis, ancestral indigenous civilizations, and colonial architecture?
Be a witness to the diversity that can be found in the cities located in this region, where different cultures have interacted through history. Don’t forget to visit some of the Haciendas, dating back to colonial times, or museums that show exhibitions for all kinds of tastes.
No matter what you choose, you will enjoy all the beauties that the longest mountain range in the world offers; snow-capped peaks and active volcanoes ready to be climbed; cloud forests where naturalists and birdwatchers will be delighted to find nature at its purest state; indigenous markets with unique handicrafts and clothing; modern cities full of tradition and historic background; lakes, waterfalls, hot springs are just some of the attractions waiting to be discovered.
