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Karl Egloff: Montañismo en los Andes
Karl Egloff, destacado deportista ecuatoriano- suizo especialista en pruebas de velocidad en alta montaña, nos cuenta sobre este apasionado deporte. ¿A qué edad empezó tu amor por las montañas? Desde
Quilotoa: A breathtaking adventure destination in the Andes
14 km north of Zumbahua, within the Ilinizas Ecological Reserve, Quilotoa is the westernmost volcano in the Andes. But perhaps the most impressive thing about this 12,840 ft dormant volcano,
Riobamba: Celebrations in the Andes!
Andean celebrations are based on the relationship between nature, the human being, the deity and ancestral beings. Every year, in the Andes, 4 events are celebrated based on reciprocity, agriculture
Pase del Niño in Riobamba: A celebration in the Andes
During the months of December and January, Riobamba celebrates “El Pase del Niño” or the “Passing of the Child” (Christ). And this year is special. In September, the Ministry of
Karl Egloff: Mountaineering at the Andes
Karl Egloff, a Swiss-Ecuadorian prominent sportsman who specializes in high mountain speed tests, tells us about this passionate sport. At what age did your love for the mountains began? From
Cuenca: Explore a cultural treasure in the Andes
Cuenca is the capital of Azuay province and the third largest city in Ecuador. Located in a peaceful and relaxed setting, the city of Cuenca has a distinguished skyline marked
Southern Andes: The land of ancestral trails and unexplored ecological reserves
As you head down the Panamericana road, you will find lower elevations and warmer drier climates. The Southern Andes region has a lonely, faraway feel to it, reinforced by its
Northern Andes: Mountains, Lakes & Folklore
In the Northern Andes of Ecuador you will find a variety of destinations; from colonial haciendas, stunning mountain landscapes, beautiful local markets, highland lakes inside craters, and one of the
Discover the “Anti” or Andes: The land where the sun rises
Some provinces in Ecuador’s highlands such as Imbabura, Pichincha, Cotopaxi, Tungurahua, and Chimborazo, are named after the most important volcano in its territory. Discover the Andes mountain chain on your
