This is a list of active volcanoes in Ecuador & Galápagos Islands. Most active volcanoes are continental, part of the Andes mountains. These volcanoes belong to the Northern Volcanic Zone of the Andes. Travelers visit Ecuador to climb or hike some challenging peaks. Here’s a quick list that will help you to make a research before traveling.
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Cayambe volcano is a snow-capped volcano with an altitude of 18,996 ft. (5,790 m.) above sea level. Located 37 mi. (60 km.) Northeast of Quito. Cayambe volcano is part of ...
Location: Pichincha province Region: Andean Highlands (Sierra Region)
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Cotopaxi volcano is the best-known active volcano of Ecuador. Also, one of the most famous in South America. Located in the Cotopaxi province, about 31 mi. (50 km.) South of ...
Location: Cotopaxi province Region: Andean Highlands (Sierra Region)
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The Pichincha volcano is an active stratovolcano located next to the city of Quito, capital of Ecuador. The three highest peaks of the Pichincha volcano, known as "Los Pichinchas" are ...
Location: Pichincha province Region: Andean Highlands (Sierra Region)
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Reventador is one of Ecuador's most active volcanoes. It has an elevation of 11,683 ft. (3,562 m.) above sea level. The caldera is 2.5 mi. (4 km.) wide in diameter. ...
Location: Napo province Region: Amazon Basin (Oriente Region)
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Sangay is the most active volcano in Ecuador with a peak elevation of 17,017 ft. (5,188 m.) height above the sea level. In fact, it is one of the highest ...
Location: Morona Santiago province Region: Amazon Basin (Oriente Region)
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Sumaco volcano is located in the isolated Sumaco Napo-Galeras National Park, in the Orellana province of Ecuador, west of Quito. Sumaco volcano soars 13,087 feet (3,990 meters) above the jungle. ...
Location: Orellana province Region: Amazon Basin (Oriente Region)
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Tungurahua is an active volcano with an elevation of 16,475 ft. (5,023 m.) above sea level. It is an impressive symmetric volcano, but its summit is usually under clouds. Located in ...