For those who are adventure lovers, The Avenue of the Volcanoes is the perfect option to discover and travel, here you can do different activities such as: climbing, hiking, cycling, camping, horseback riding, among others.
On the tour to the volcanoes you will be able to observe the natural beauty, flora and fauna distinctive in each area. Ecotourism will allow you to carry out recreational activities in these natural areas with a focus on environmental sustainability.
This route was discovered by the German scientist and geographer, Alexander Von Humboldt in the 19th century. Its name is due to the symmetry and perfect alignment of the volcanoes and snow-capped mountains and it extends for approximately 200 miles.
We begin this tour by Chimborazo (20564 ft).- It is the highest mountain in Ecuador and the furthest spot from the center of the planet.
The volcano is located within the Chimborazo Fauna Production Reserve, it is surrounded by large hectares where various species of animals inhabit. The achupallas and vicuñas give life to the impressive Andean landscape.
Cotopaxi (19347 ft).- The highest active volcano in the world and the second highest in Ecuador. Its name is believed to mean ” neck of the moon”.
Its snow surrounds its fearsome smoking crater from which strong eruptions have roared. The tour of its foothills towards the José Rivas refuge (15958 ft) or the visit to the Limpiopungo Lake, are currently some of the favorite activities.
On this lake are beautifuls trails and meadows where you can see horses and wild bulls, and some species of birds. In addition, from this place you will have a spectacular view of the Cotopaxi volcano (depending on the weather).
Antisana: the largest glacier in the country is found in the snow-capped Antisana at 18.713 feet above sea level. Its peaks, in general, remain covered with snow due to the precipitations that come from the Amazon basin. The volcano with two summits can be admired from the Papallacta area or also from the Mica lagoon, where it is possible to go hiking, cycling, camping or mountain activities where the Andean landscapes will be part of the attractions.
Los Illinizas: Los Illinizas are two peaks at the same volcano. The Twin Mountains is the best place for people who is looking to prepare to climb higher snow-capped peaks. In the Illinizas Ecological Reserve, visitors can carry out recreational and tourist activities.
Quilotoa: this volcano is known for the turquoise blue waters that give life to the famous Quilotoa lake. A magical place that will leave many with their mouths open when they see such a natural spectacle. The lake is the result of a volcanic eruption that occurred hundreds of years ago. The crater lake has trails that lead to places where the diverse Ecuadorian flora and fauna inhabit.
Tungurahua (16.479 ft): the colossus known as “Garganta de Fuego”it means Throat of fire is another of the active volcanoes in Ecuador. For years, it has been in the process of eruption, disturbing the populations of the surrounding communities. The volcano is part of the Sangay National Park, its is 500,000 hectares it is possible to admire approximately 3,000 species of plants and 580 species of animals.
These are just a few examples of the volcanoes and tourist sites that exist in Ecuador, since according to the EPN Geophysical Institute,now we know are 27 potentially active volcanoes have been recorded in Ecuador, including the volcanoes of the Galapagos Islands. A curious fact is that the slopes of the volcanoes are usually very fertile, which is why the populations generate agriculture. Come and learn more about its particularities and enjoy an experience like no other in Ecuador.
Here we leave you information about our packages of The Avenue of the Volcanoes so that you can start this incredible adventure thanks to Vermillion or build your travel package and choose which places you want to visit.
