Andes Mountains
“The Avenue of the Volcanoes” is home to towering snow capped volcanoes and unique indigenous villages
What Will I See?
- Grassy highlands, mountain lakes, cloudforests, volcanoes
- Mount Cotopaxi – the world’s highest active volcano
- Cotopaxi National Park
- Colorful and festive mountain villages
- Traditional cultures and haciendas
- Volcanic lakes
- Native markets
- Hot springs and waterfalls in the enchanting mountain valley village of Banos
- Andean condors
What Can I Do?
- Visit Cotopaxi National Park
- Climb Mount Cotopaxi
- Horseback riding through Cotopaxi National Park
- Mountain biking down volcanoes
- Kayaking and river rafting
- Hiking/trekking
- Visit the Chota Valley, a semi-desert territory inhabited by descendants of African laborers famous for its crafts and music
- Experience the Chaski Antawa train ride through the Northern Andes
- Visit the city of Cuenca in the Southern Andes declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site because of its historical cobblestone streets and rich Colonial downtown
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