Day Trips - Quito
Sightseeing
Cotopaxi Volcano is one of the greatest symbols of Ecuadors natural geography. It rises 5897 meters, and it is one of the highest active volcanos in the world. The predominant ecosystem in the park is moorland, with its own unique flora and fauna.
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Cotopaxi National Park
Cotopaxi Volcano is one of the greatest symbols of Ecuadors natural geography. It rises 5897 meters, and it is one of the highest active volcanos in the world. The predominant ecosystem in the park is moorland, with its own unique flora and fauna.
The Otavalo market is one of the most colourful Andean markets. Every Saturday locals host an outdoor market in Otavalo’s city Center. You will find great deals on alpaca wool products and hand crafted goods.
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Otavalo
The Otavalo market is one of the most colourful Andean markets. Every Saturday locals host an outdoor market in Otavalo’s city Center. You will find great deals on alpaca wool products and hand crafted goods.
What makes Ecuador so special, as you might have guessed, is that we are in the middle of de Equator. Visit Cuidad Mitad del Mundo for an opportunity to stand in the Equator line. Stand on both North and South Hemispheres and learn about the differences regarding the magnetic gravitational pull between the two!
213 locals recommend
Middle of the World
SN Av. Manuel Córdova GalarzaWhat makes Ecuador so special, as you might have guessed, is that we are in the middle of de Equator. Visit Cuidad Mitad del Mundo for an opportunity to stand in the Equator line. Stand on both North and South Hemispheres and learn about the differences regarding the magnetic gravitational pull between the two!
Even though if might be a long drive to do it in a day, it is still possible. Visit this unique crater where a turquoise lagoon has formed. Interact with the llamas and even ride a horse down to the lagoon where you can enjoy a peaceful kayak
40 locals recommend
Quilotoa Lake
Even though if might be a long drive to do it in a day, it is still possible. Visit this unique crater where a turquoise lagoon has formed. Interact with the llamas and even ride a horse down to the lagoon where you can enjoy a peaceful kayak
Discover the amazingly diverse wildlife and scenic beauty of the cloud forests of Mindo. This is one of the most bio diverse areas in the world and will find a day full of adventure immersed in nature
49 locals recommend
Mindo Valley
Discover the amazingly diverse wildlife and scenic beauty of the cloud forests of Mindo. This is one of the most bio diverse areas in the world and will find a day full of adventure immersed in nature
Another beautiful lagoon to visit close to Quito. Enjoy a hike around the beautiful vegetation and stop in Cotacachi, a town nearby that is known to have the best leather products of the world.
12 locals recommend
Cuicocha
Another beautiful lagoon to visit close to Quito. Enjoy a hike around the beautiful vegetation and stop in Cotacachi, a town nearby that is known to have the best leather products of the world.