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In the heart of nature lies a delicate balance, a symphony of life where every footprint, every rustle, and every breath has a consequence. As adventurers, hikers, and explorers, our journey into the wilderness is not just about conquering peaks or reaching vistas; it’s about becoming stewards of the land we traverse. This ethos is …
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Cotopaxi Climbing Tours offer adventurers the chance to summit one of the world’s highest active volcanoes in Ecuador’s Andean region. Located conveniently close to Quito, Cotopaxi presents a challenging yet rewarding climb with experienced guides. Participants can expect a mix of technical climbing, stunning scenery, and the thrill of conquering a glaciated peak. These tours …
Chimborazo is not actually higher than Everest. Mount Everest, located in the Himalayas, is currently recognized as the highest mountain in the world, with an elevation of 8,848 meters (29,029 feet) above sea level. However, if we consider the distance from the center of the Earth rather than just the elevation above sea level, then …
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Cotopaxi is an active volcano that is currently erupting in the Andes Mountains of central Ecuador. It is located about 50 kilometers (31 miles) south of the capital city of Quito. Cotopaxi is one of the highest active volcanoes in the world, with an elevation of 5,897 meters (19,347 feet) above sea level, making it …
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When climbing at high altitude in Ecuador, it is important to take several precautions to ensure a safe and successful climb. First, it is essential to acclimatize properly before attempting to climb any of the high-altitude peaks in Ecuador, such as Mount Chimborazo, Cotopaxi, and Cayambe. This can be done by gradually increasing the altitude …
The Geophysical Institute of Ecuador (IG) issued an alert for a cloud of gases, steam and little ash over the crater of the Cotopaxi volcano. The alert was issued this Thursday, November 24, 2022, through Twitter, where it details that the cloud of steam, gases and low ash content reaches a level of 800 meters …
Here at Ecuador Eco Adventure, we specialize in bringing people to some of the wildest places on planet Earth. Ecuador is a hot-bed for other-worldly terrain thanks to its location on the Equator, extreme altitudes, and miles of abandoned coastline. It’s considered one of 17 “megadiverse” countries in the entire world. When visiting a country …
Over the last several months Ecuador Eco Adventure has been busy constructing the Riobamba Base Camp–a backpacker hostel in Riobamba designed exlusively for hikers and climbers in Riobamba, the trekking and climbing capital of Ecuador. Until now, the city of Riobamba did not have a single backpacker hostel. Surprising right? The trekking and climbing capital …
May has been a great month for Ecuador Eco Adventure because Trip Advisor awarded us with the 2018 Excellence Certificate due to dozens of reviews for Ecuador climbing expeditions. This month we were also granted permissions to visit Ecuador’s most stunning national parks in the Andes: Cotopaxi National Park In this park we can train …
