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Cordillera Central Ecuador

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Cordillera Central Ecuador

The Top 20 Attractions in the Cordillera Central Ecuador

There are plenty of places to see and visit in the Cordillera Central Ecuador. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Cordillera Central Ecuador is a region where 20

hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.

Last updated: October 24, 2025

Rucu Pichincha Summit

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Der Rucu Pichincha ist Quitos Hausberg und insgesamt ein durchaus anspruchsvoller Berg. Man fährt mit dem Teleferiqo, einer Gondel, bis auf ca. 4000m und läuft dann recht stetig ca. 4,5 …

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Refugio José Rivas

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This shelter is 4864 steps closer to the moon - for us Europeans - an astonishing height. Cozy inside, it also defies the adverse conditions you'll find outside on your …

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Quilotoa Lagoon

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In the afternoon it gets cloudy. Best practice is arriving before noon, or doing a morning hike around the lake.

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Basilica of San Francisco (Quito)

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he Basilica of San Francisco (Basílica de San Francisco in Spanish) is the most important part of the Franciscan monastery of El San Francisco in Quito, the capital of Ecuador. …

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Museo del Sombrero de Paja Toquilla (Hat Museum, Cuenca)

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A visit to the Museo des Sombreo should not be missed, after all the panam hat is an original handicraft product from Ecuador. It got its name because it made …

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Iliniza Norte Summit

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This is an excellent peak to hike/climb. At 5,130m it is a worthy summit to tick off. It is quite easy and non technical. Quite feasible to do it with …

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Start of the Cuicocha Lagoon Loop Trail

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Circular hike around the "guinea pig lagoon". The easiest way to get there from Otavalo is by bus to Quiroga and then by taxi from the parque central there ($5)

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TelefériQo Cable Car

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Very impressive to take the train up the mountain and have the view of Quito from the top. Great, well-signposted hiking tours start at the top. There is a small …

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Plaza de la Independencia (Plaza Grande), Quito

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The Plaza Grande is a large square in the center of Quito's old town. In addition to the government building, there are also several churches here. It's also one of …

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Virgin of El Panecillo

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The Virgin of El Panecillo, also known as the Virgin of Quito due to the name of the sculpture on which it is inspired, is a monument in the city …

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