Ecuador
Description
Ecuador is a small country in the northwest of South America, right on the Equator. There are great hiking opportunities in the high mountains of the Ecuadorean Andes Range, which runs right across the country from north to south to create a central highland region locally referred to as La Sierra. Towards the east lies the sparsely populated Amazonia region covered in rainforest. Toward the west is the low lying coastal region, and about 1000 km into the Pacific Ocean are the Galapagos Islands, also part of Ecuador.
Ecuador is home to the highest active volcano on earth, the Cotopaxi (recently only fuming), which reaches up almost 5900 m. No surprise it is covered in eternal snow, as are several surrounding peaks of 4500 m and more. All are part of the Parque National Cotopaxi, a great area for trekking and hiking, be it up, or around, the Cotopaxi volcano. Most famous is the Condor Trail or Trek de Condor.
Further south you can walk remnants of the ancient Qhapaq Ñan Inca trails connecting Cuzco to Quito, and visit the ruins of the Inca fortress of Ingapirca.
Another wonderful place to explore on foot is Pululahua Geobotanical Reserve, a caldera with exceptionally rich flora and fauna, and covered in dense forests. Although modern roads now offer acces to the area, you can still walk the old trails used by local people for centuries.
The remote southern Podocarpus National Park is good hiking option, covering both Amazonian rainforest and Andean highlands with glacial lakes. Other parks that offer good hiking opportunities are El Cajas, Chimborazo, Sangay, El Angel and Ilinizas.
Last but not least there are the Galapagos Islands, a National Park in their own right. Hiking and trekking with guide is possible here, for instance along the trails up the Sierra Negra and Alcedo volcanoes on the largest island of Santa Cruz, or on the islands of San Cristobal and Isabela.
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Books
- Also available from:
- De Zwerver, Netherlands
Netherlands
- Birding Northwest Ecuador
- Birding Northwest Ecuador is more than just a travel guide; it is an insight into the most biodiverse region of the world. Written for the independent birder, it describes the best locations to observe birds within its area of focus. It relates not only the birding regions but provides detailed maps on how to best reach these location at an... Read more
- Also available from:
- Bol.com, Belgium
Belgium
- Birding Northwest Ecuador
- Birding Northwest Ecuador is more than just a travel guide; it is an insight into the most biodiverse region of the world. Written for the independent birder, it describes the best locations to observe birds within its area of focus. It relates not only the birding regions but provides detailed maps on how to best reach these location at an... Read more
Netherlands
- Trekking in Ecuador
- Describes the history, customs, traditions, geology, climate, national parks and conservation areas, religion, and wildlife of this South American country. Read more
- Also available from:
- Bol.com, Belgium
Belgium
- Trekking in Ecuador
- Describes the history, customs, traditions, geology, climate, national parks and conservation areas, religion, and wildlife of this South American country. Read more
Netherlands
2016
- Reisgids Insight Guide Ecuador | Uitgeverij Cambium
- Dé gids als het gaat om achtergrondinformatie en prachtige foto’s. Kwalitatief van een hoog niveau! Nederlandstalig. Ecuador dankt haar naam aan de evenaar die dwars door het land loopt. Dat dit bijzondere geografische feit niet de enige bezienswaardigheid is, laten de auteurs en fotografen u op de bekende, onovertroffen en veelvuldig bekroonde... Read more
Netherlands
- Footprint Peru, Bolivia & Ecuador Handbook
- Peru, Bolivia and Ecuador is a route for thrill-seekers! Footprint's 3rd edition Peru, Bolivia & Ecuador Handbook will take travellers off the usual 'Gringo Trail' to truly discover what this exhilarating region has to offer. The Amazon, the Andes and adventure, Peru, Bolivia and Ecuador has it all by the bucket load. Whether travellers fancy... Read more
- Also available from:
- Bol.com, Belgium
Belgium
- Footprint Peru, Bolivia & Ecuador Handbook
- Peru, Bolivia and Ecuador is a route for thrill-seekers! Footprint's 3rd edition Peru, Bolivia & Ecuador Handbook will take travellers off the usual 'Gringo Trail' to truly discover what this exhilarating region has to offer. The Amazon, the Andes and adventure, Peru, Bolivia and Ecuador has it all by the bucket load. Whether travellers fancy... Read more
Netherlands
- Tagebuch Einer Ecuador Reise
- Ecuador ist der kleinste unter den Andenstaaten und verdankt seinen Namen der Aquatorlinie, die etwas nordlich der Hauptstadt Quito verlauft. Das Land wird im Norden von Kolumbien und im Suden und Osten von Peru begrenzt. Eine Reise durch dieses Land hinterlasst beim Reisenden tiefe Eindrucke aufgrund der zahlreichen Extreme die dieses Land... Read more
- Also available from:
- Bol.com, Belgium
Belgium
- Tagebuch Einer Ecuador Reise
- Ecuador ist der kleinste unter den Andenstaaten und verdankt seinen Namen der Aquatorlinie, die etwas nordlich der Hauptstadt Quito verlauft. Das Land wird im Norden von Kolumbien und im Suden und Osten von Peru begrenzt. Eine Reise durch dieses Land hinterlasst beim Reisenden tiefe Eindrucke aufgrund der zahlreichen Extreme die dieses Land... Read more
Netherlands
- Words to Thrive by for World Travelers
- The journey through life is about more than just finding answers....it's about finding perspective. In this latest addition to the "Words To Thrive By" book series, professional speaking coach, cancer survivor and world traveler Mary Anne Dorward continues her path of self-discovery and growth. More than just a typical travel book, Mary Anne's... Read more
- Also available from:
- Bol.com, Belgium
Belgium
- Words to Thrive by for World Travelers
- The journey through life is about more than just finding answers....it's about finding perspective. In this latest addition to the "Words To Thrive By" book series, professional speaking coach, cancer survivor and world traveler Mary Anne Dorward continues her path of self-discovery and growth. More than just a typical travel book, Mary Anne's... Read more
Netherlands
- Why Travel Solo ?
- <b>WHY TRAVEL SOLO?</b></p><em><b>The twelve ways traveling solo changes your personality and transforms your life</b></em></p>Do you want to have new experiences, meet new friends, gain confidence? Do it safely, comfortably, uniquely? Then this is the book for you.</p><h2>UNLOCK YOUR... Read more
- Also available from:
- Bol.com, Belgium
Belgium
- Why Travel Solo ?
- <b>WHY TRAVEL SOLO?</b></p><em><b>The twelve ways traveling solo changes your personality and transforms your life</b></em></p>Do you want to have new experiences, meet new friends, gain confidence? Do it safely, comfortably, uniquely? Then this is the book for you.</p><h2>UNLOCK YOUR... Read more
Maps
United Kingdom
- Peru - Ecuador IGN 86170
- Un grand nombre d?informations touristiques et routières, pour une carte que vous trouverez très vite indispensable lors de votre voyage. Read more
Netherlands
2015
- Wegenkaart - landkaart Ecuador | ITMB
- Carte routière en couleur utile pour les voyageurs. Textes en anglais uniquement. Read more
United Kingdom
- Ecuador Borch
- Ecuador at 1:1,000,000 on a laminated and waterproof tourist map from Borch with plans of central Quito, Guayaquil, and Cuenca, an enlargement for the Quito conurbation and a map of the Galapagos Islands.The main map covers the bulk of the country at 1:1,000,000, with the eastern part on the reverse at 1:2,000,000. Topography is shown by relief... Read more
- Also available from:
- De Zwerver, Netherlands
Netherlands
- Wegenkaart - landkaart Ecuador | Borch
- Ecuador at 1:1,000,000 on a laminated and waterproof tourist map from Borch with plans of central Quito, Guayaquil, and Cuenca, an enlargement for the Quito conurbation and a map of the Galapagos Islands.The main map covers the bulk of the country at 1:1,000,000, with the eastern part on the reverse at 1:2,000,000. Topography is shown by relief... Read more