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Ecuador

Ecuador is one of South America's best high-altitude adventure countries, with accessible volcanoes, Andean trekking, cloud forest, and Galapagos add-ons creating unusual range. A good fit for travelers who want fast access to real altitude and the option to move from trekking peaks to technical climbs.

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Places in Ecuador

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Gateway city

Quito

Primary base for Ecuador volcano acclimatisation circuits.

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Areas in Ecuador

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Linked landscapes

Cross-border or multi-purpose areas connected to Ecuador.
Galápagos Islands Sangay National Park Qhapaq Ñan, Andean Road System

UNESCO World Heritage in Ecuador

Published UNESCO World Heritage locations linked to Ecuador.

Cultural 1978

City of Quito

UNESCO cultural World Heritage site linked to Ecuador. Inscribed in 1978.

  • Countries Ecuador
  • Place City of Quito
Natural 1978

Galápagos Islands

UNESCO natural World Heritage site linked to Ecuador. Inscribed in 1978.

  • Countries Ecuador
  • Area Galápagos Islands
Natural 1983

Sangay National Park

UNESCO natural World Heritage site linked to Ecuador. Inscribed in 1983.

  • Countries Ecuador
  • Area Sangay National Park
Cultural Transboundary 2014

Qhapaq Ñan, Andean Road System

UNESCO cultural World Heritage site linked to Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. Inscribed in 2014.

  • Countries Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru
  • Area Qhapaq Ñan, Andean Road System

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Adventure Ecuador Avenue of Volcanoes Triple
Adventure
Mountaineering
Typical length
10 days