The Top 20 Natural Monuments in the Cordillera Central Ecuador
Cordillera Central Ecuador’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 20
beautiful natural monuments in the Cordillera Central Ecuador. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!
beautiful natural monuments in the Cordillera Central Ecuador. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!
Last updated: October 1, 2025
In the afternoon it gets cloudy. Best practice is arriving before noon, or doing a morning hike around the lake.
Tip by
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)
Translated by Google •
Tip by
Sign up now to discover places like this
Get recommendations on the best single tracks, peaks, & plenty of other exciting outdoor places.
Sign up for free
Beautiful lake at the Toreadora ranger station. It is just off Ruta 1 or can be viewed from an elevated vantage point next to the station.
Translated by Google •
Tip by
A beautiful lagoon that you can also walk around from the parking lot. When the weather is nice, you have a good view of the Cotopaxi.
Translated by Google •
Tip by
Look for a sacred place with beautifully landscaped hiking trails. At the top you can crawl through narrow caves and discover other smaller waterfalls.
Entrance fees are required.
Entrance fees are required.
Translated by Google •
Tip by
When traveling almost half of the path around the lagoon, at this point take the path that is exclusive to go to Rumiñahui Central and North.
Translated by Google •
Tip by
Nice views from the hills along the way. A deep view of the lake landscape and the Paramo
Translated by Google •
Tip by
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 …
Translated by Google •
Tip by
Beautiful park at almost 4000 meters altitude. Very special vegetation and beautiful landscapes. Feels surreal.
Translated by Google •
Tip by
Keep your eyes open as you drive through the park. Wild horses, falcons, llamas and curious Andean foxes keep crossing the path.
Translated by Google •
Tip by
Sign up for free to discover even more natural monuments in the Cordillera Central Ecuador.
Sign up for free
Already have an account?
Other adventures in the Cordillera Central Ecuador
Most popular routes in the Cordillera Central Ecuador
Most popular attractions in the Cordillera Central Ecuador
Get inspired with the komoot mobile app
With a free komoot account, you can easily find, customize, and navigate endless outdoor adventures around London and beyond.
Get ready to conquer new peaks
Sign up for Free