The Chillos Valley Lahar from Cotopaxi volcano's north and NE slopes is the largest known debris flow in the northern Andes during the Holocene (11,700 years ago to present). It descended river systems and flowed 326 km north–northwest to the Pacific Ocean and more than 130 km east ...
He made the day engaging with lots of facts about Ecuador, Quito, and Cotopaxi. He was knowledgeable and encouraging on our hike of Cotopaxi and feeding the llamas at our hostel lunch was the perfect way to end the day. Next time I’mIn Ecuador ...
. Back on the bus, Irene entertained us with information about history, culture, volcanos, crops, etc. Did you know if you paid more than $1.50 for a dozen roses you paid too much!! Banos was awesome. Mountain swings, water falls, beautiful ...
Ecuador. Adventure seekers will be delighted to discover the nearby Cotopaxi National Park, home to the majestic Cotopaxi volcano. Embark on an exhilarating hike to the snow-capped peak or explore the park's diverse flora and fauna. For a more leisurely experience, head to the Quilotoa Crater ...
We were enjoying the breathtaking views while listening to interesting facts not only about Cotopaxi and Quilotoa, but the whole ecuadorian culture and it was all thanks to our guide Irene! She was so inspiring, loved all the questions we had and repres...
Although I didn't get to see the Cotopaxi volcano due to weather, Cotopaxi National Park was definitely still worth the visit. Afterwards we went to Banos and it was amazing. The swing at the end of the world, cable car ride and the Pailon del...
Although I didn't get to see the Cotopaxi volcano due to weather, Cotopaxi National Park was definitely still worth the visit. Afterwards we went to Banos and it was amazing. The swing at the end of the world, cable car ride and the Pailon del Diablo ...
Marcello was full of interesting facts and went out of his way to show me aspects of Ecuadorean culture not explicitly included in tour. The views from the top of the Telerifico were unfortunately somewhat misty but still very dramatic. The church...
Diego was an amazing driver, guide and Spanish (and native language) tutor as we experienced beautiful Andean mountains, lagoons, fauna, flowers and local food and culture along the way. The views over the Quilotoa lagoon and those of Chimborazo were "o...
We even stopped in one town and I bought some mosaic tiles I had not seen in Cuenca. Although Cuenca is 8 hours from Quito, we were never in the car more than 1 1/2 hours at one time. Stopping for markets, volcano watching, food and some e...