A 3-day hiking journey through Ecuador’s dramatic Andes — explore Cotopaxi’s volcano, Quilotoa’s crater lake, and Baños’ lush waterfalls in one unforgettable trip.
Baños and Amazon Jungle Express offers you three exiting days visiting two unique ecosystems, Baños a transition ecosystem where birds, amphibians, mammals, plants and trees have manage to live in a symbiotic state. The montane cloud forests are one of the rarest ecosystems, and yet among the most endangered as well as the Amazon Jungle which is know for its wide biodiversity, it is said that this is the place in the world with most species per square foot on this planet.
Possibly one of the most important and beautiful natural attractions in the Cotopaxi Province of Ecuador. The Quilotoa crater lake is one of the most impressive natural wonders of this Province. A marvelous view to the lake from the lookout point located at the top of its rim will make you go WOW. This fantastic seven color turquoise toned lake is considered to be, one of the 13 most beautiful lakes around the globe. Not only the lake has an special beauty but also its local indigenous people and its surroundings makes this, an special place.
Mindo day tour from Quito is a full day packed with different activities and things to do. This day be ready to be picked up from your accommodation in Quito by one of our guides, who will make sure you discover Mindo at its fullest for one whole day. Mindo is jam packed with different activities and things to do. So hop on with us and discover the beauty of Mindo cloud forest, in the best way you can explore Ecuador, with a local guide. The Mindo cloud forest is the pearl of a transition ecosystem where birds, amphibians, mammals, plants and trees have manage to live in a symbiotic state. Cloud forests are one of the rarest semi-tropical ecosystems in the world, and yet the most endangered. This beautiful forest are defined by their nearly constant inmersión in a layer of clouds. Creating a unique cool damp micro climate, perfect for plants to live, develop and evolve. Cloud forests are known for their high biodiversity and can only be found in 2% of our planet, several species found in this ecosystem are currently nowhere else on our planet.
Vamos a pedalear a Nono, es un tour todo incluido, donde recorreremos desde el maravilloso pueblo de Nono y esta parroquia ubicada al nor oeste de Quito, pasando por parroquias rurales y poblaciones las afueras de Quito, Tandayapa, Nanegalito y Nanegal hasta llegar a la maravillosa cascada de la Piragua, ideal para refrescarnos y tomarnos, fotos memorables después de la pedaleada. Adicionalmente, aquí disfrutaremos de un comida de la zona. En este recorrido podrás disfrutar de Naturaleza, Aire Puro y maravillosos paisajes de la serranía ecuatoriana y del ecosistema que encontramos en esta zona denominado "Bosque Nublado". Un maravilloso recorrido familiar, solo o con amigos, el cuan no te puedes perder.
Baños elevation is more or less at 1800m (5904ft) and its located on the province with the same name as the volcano “Tungurahua” the town of Baños is located right underneath the North Estern side of the Tungurahua volcano and to the East of Ambato, which is the capital city of the Tungurahua province In Baños indigenous traditions and modern customs of American and foreign visitors are mixed. The tourist city of Baños is located in a valley with waterfalls and hot springs next to the Tungurahua volcano with a height of 5,016 meters.
Cotopaxi volcano is one of the most iconic and photographed volcanoes in South America, its the second highes active volcano. The meaning of Cotopaxi is the combination of two words Coto means neck and Paxi means moon in the Quichua (inca language), therefore, the translation would be “Neck of the Moon”. On a clear summer night, the moon seems to be seating on top of the crater, and looks like a human head and the snow looks like a neck and a poncho this is the reason why it is called, "Neck of the moon".
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1% of the tours you book with EcuaTouring, goes to feeding and neutering stray dogs which are a big issue in Ecuador and especially in the rural areas of Ecuador we find some hotspots. Learn More about our “Tours for Tails” initiative.
