Top 10 outdoor activities in Ecuador

If you’re looking for what to do in Ecuador, look no further. This petit country, has it all: mountains, rivers, diverse wildlife, the Amazon jungle, the Andes Mountains, the Galapagos Islands and a stunning untouched coastline. The best part? It’s all at a fingertips’ distance. From the heights of the capital city in Quito, lying at the 2850 meters (nearly 10,000 feet) above sea level, you can be at the coast in 5 hours, in the Galapagos Islands in 2h15mins, or in the Amazon in just a few hours.  In one of the most ecologically diverse countries in the world, there is a wealth of things to do for outdoor lovers.

1. Trekking among unparalleled landscapes

If you’re looking for what to see in Ecuador, the Andes are a great place to start, taking in breathtaking sights and wildlife.  There are many trails where you can enjoy the outdoors and reach fascinating lagoons like Quilotoa, Cuicocha or Mojanda, or explore the Arrayanes forest in…