Category: Sports tourism
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Mindo Ecuador Travel Guide
Cloud‑forest wildlife, waterfalls, chocolate, and easy escapes from Quito Mindo is a compact, biodiverse cloud‑forest town about a 2‑hour drive northwest of Quito, ideal for birdwatching, waterfalls, chocolate tours, and adventure activities. Mindo sits on the lower slopes of the Pichincha volcano in Ecuador’s cloud forest, at roughly 1250 m (4100 ft) with lush, misty…
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Ilalo Volcano: A Scenic Andean Hike Just Minutes from Quito
Panoramic views and quiet trails on one of Ecuador’s most accessible volcano hikes Ilalo Volcano (3194 m.) is one of those places that surprises its visitors with how close, accessible, peaceful, and rewarding it is. Rising between the Tumbaco and Los Chillos valleys- southeast of Quito- this inactive volcano is ideal for half‑day activities and…
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Chiles Volcano (Ecuador)
A wind that will move you like roly-poly dolls Location: Ecuador (Carchi Province) and Colombia (Narino Department) Elevation: 4723 m. Number of days: 1 D Technical level: low Physical level: medium-high A ferocious wind that pushed and pulled our bodies, making us totter, just like roly-poly dolls. Like this was our 1-day journey reaching the…
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Visit Quilotoa Lake: A Must‑See Natural Wonder in Ecuador
Ecuador’s Most Stunning Crater Lake Awaits Your Next Adventure Ecuador has plenty of hiking routes for those seeking a non-technical one, or maybe just wanting to enjoy a calm family day. Though there are routes in all of the 4 Ecuadorian regions, you will find the most popular and easy-access ones in the Andean Highlands.…
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The Yellow Lagoon – El Altar trekking
A first approach to hiking and mountaineering The “Laguna Amarilla” (4150 m.) or Yellow Lagoon is located in the crater of El Altar peak, in the Sangay National Park, within the Chimborazo Province. In the last years, trekking to this lagoon has become increasingly popular. Despite all the hours required to reach the lake, the…
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Cayambe Volcano (5790 m.)
When the coincidence meets the conditions, the magic comes General information Having reached this summit means a lot to me, after one failed attempt due to bad weather conditions and my own lack of strength after hours trying to hike up against the cruel wind. Unlike the previous mountains I have attempted, this second-attempt of…
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Swimming the San Pablo Lake
A different crossing for the adventurous The San Pablo Lake is the Ecuadorian biggest natural lake, located in the Imbabura province, about 5 minutes away from the Otavalo city. It is placed at almost 2662 m. It is at the foot of the majestic Imbabura Volcano (4640 m.). Its maximum length reaches about 3600 m.…
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Sincholagua
An electric peak Despite being among the 15 highest mountains of Ecuador, Sincholagua is not frequently visited. One of the reasons is related to its accessibility, since you will necessarily require a 4×4, unless you want to add many extra hours to your hike. The technical skills required for this mountain could also explain why…
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Open water swimming in Ecuador
Your ideal place for your next sports challenge While open water swimming culture is still not widely diffused in the country, improvements have been made in the last years. Thanks to the efforts of organizations and individuals who have been implementing open water swimming competitions and activities, the interest and participation has increased. Technically speaking,…