El Altar is an extinct volcano which experts believe may have been the tallest mountain on earth until it exploded under its weight 500 years ago leaving only 9 jagged peaks that reach 5000 meters into the sky like a claw.

Treks to the crater lake are very popular but because Ecuador Eco Adventure specializes in taking trekkers far off the beaten track to places other tour agencies have never heard about we decided to focus on the little explored southern region of El Altar that the early explorers called “The Lost World.”

Are you up for the adventure? Contact us: ecuadorecoadventure@gmail.com

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