Antisana Ecological Reserve

National Parks & Ecological Reserves, Rivers, Lakes & Lagoons

Antisana Ecological Reserve is a protected area. Located in Napo, Ecuador. About 62 mi (100 km) from Quito. The centerpiece of this nature reserve is the Antisana Volcano. Ecuador's fourth ...

Location: Napo province
Region: Amazon Basin (Oriente Region)

Atillo Lagoons

Rivers, Lakes & Lagoons

Atillo Lagoons are part of the Sangay National Park and the Ozogoche lake complex. "Lagunas de Atillo" in Spanish.  It includes several lagoons such as Negra, Cuyug, and Atillo. Located south of ...

Location: Chimborazo province
Region: Andean Highlands (Sierra Region)

Cajas National Park

Bird-watching, National Parks & Ecological Reserves, Rivers, Lakes & Lagoons

Cajas National Park is located about 30 km west from Cuenca. Due to the altitude - 3,156 to 4,450 meters above sea level - it is really chilly in the ...

Location: Azuay province
Region: Andean Highlands (Sierra Region)

Colta Lagoon

Rivers, Lakes & Lagoons

Colta Lagoon is a large water body of elongated shape, surrounded by lush vegetation, native bird species, colorful boats, a a playground. It is home to a wide variety of ...

Location: Chimborazo province
Region: Andean Highlands (Sierra Region)

Cotacachi-Cayapas Ecological Reserve

Bird-watching, National Parks & Ecological Reserves, Rivers, Lakes & Lagoons

Cotacachi-Cayapas Ecological Reserve contains 752,235 acres (304418 hectares) of land. It extends from Imbabura - in the Ecuadorian Andes mountains to the western edge of the rainforest in the Esmeraldas. The ...

Location: Imbabura province
Region: Andean Highlands (Sierra Region)

Cuicocha crater lake

Rivers, Lakes & Lagoons, Volcanoes & Mountains

Cuicocha is a caldera nestled within the crater of the Cotacachi volcano. It has an elevation of 10,649 ft. (3,246 m.) Located in the Imbabura province, in Ecuador. "Laguna Cuicocha" ...

Location: Imbabura province
Region: Andean Highlands (Sierra Region)

Culebrillas Lake

Rivers, Lakes & Lagoons

Culebrillas Lake is one of the landmarks of the Inca Trail - The Inca Trail is by one of the most famous treks in Ecuador. In fact, it is a popular ...

Location: Cañar province
Region: Andean Highlands (Sierra Region)

El Altar volcano - Crater lake

Rivers, Lakes & Lagoons, Volcanoes & Mountains

El Altar is an extinct volcano on Sangay National Park. 170 km south of Quito, near Riobamba. It has nine peaks surrounding a beautiful glacial crater lake. Surrounding the crater, ...

Location: Chimborazo province
Region: Andean Highlands (Sierra Region)

El Angel Ecological Reserve

Bird-watching, National Parks & Ecological Reserves, Rivers, Lakes & Lagoons

El Angel Ecological Reserve is a unique area in the Carchi province of Ecuador. In the border with Colombia. The closest city is Tulcan. About 3 hours from Quito. This reserve ...

Location: Carchi province
Region: Andean Highlands (Sierra Region)

El Ejido Park

Parks, Rivers, Lakes & Lagoons

Parque El Ejido is a park located along Avenue Patria in the Old Centre part of Quito, Ecuador. The park could be considered as the division line between the old ...

City: Quito Location: Pichincha province
Region: Andean Highlands (Sierra Region)

Forestal Park

Parks, Rivers, Lakes & Lagoons

Forestal Park, "Parque Forestal" in Spanish, is a park in Guayaquil, Ecuador. It has 24 acres (10 hectares) that include a forest area, a lake, a children's playground area, a ...

City: Guayaquil Location: Guayas province
Region: Pacific Coast (Costa Region)

Green Lagoons - Lagunas Verdes

Rivers, Lakes & Lagoons

Green Lagoons – "Lagunas Verdes" in Spanish – are located in the Carchi province, Ecuador. This is at the southwest of the Chiles volcano. The green lagoons are three small ...

Location: Carchi province
Region: Andean Highlands (Sierra Region)

Guayaquil Park

Parks, Rivers, Lakes & Lagoons

Guayaquil Park, "Parque Guayaquil" in Spanish, is one of the parks of Riobamba, Ecuador. This interesting park has educational aspects, visitors enjoy walking around learning about local flora and fauna. ...

City: Riobamba Location: Chimborazo province
Region: Andean Highlands (Sierra Region)

La Carolina Park

Parks, Rivers, Lakes & Lagoons

Parque La Carolina is the largest park in Quito, Ecuador. Known as "La Carolina." It is located in the center of Quito central business district. La Carolina park is a great ...

City: Quito Location: Pichincha province
Region: Andean Highlands (Sierra Region)

Lady of Peace (Virgin's Grotto) - Gruta de la Paz

Rivers, Lakes & Lagoons

Lady of Peace (Virgin's Grotto) known locally as "Gruta de la Paz" is a place of prayer built under the rock. The grotto is located in the city of San ...

Location: Carchi province
Region: Andean Highlands (Sierra Region)

Laguna Amarilla - Lagoon

Rivers, Lakes & Lagoons

Laguna Amarilla is a crater-lagoon at the base of El Altar volcano, in Ecuador. El Altar has an elevation of 17,451 ft. (5,319 m.) and it is part of the ...

Location: Chimborazo province
Region: Andean Highlands (Sierra Region)

Lakes of Ozogoche

Rivers, Lakes & Lagoons

Lakes of Ozogoche — "Lagunas de Ozogoche" in Spanish — are located in the Chimborazo province of Ecuador. The Ozogoche Lakes consists of 45 separate lakes and lagoons located inside the ...

Location: Chimborazo province
Region: Andean Highlands (Sierra Region)

Las Peñas neighborhood

Historic Buildings & Landmarks, Rivers, Lakes & Lagoons

Las Peñas neighborhood is a colorful colonial place located next to the Guayas River in Guayaquil. Located at the end of the Malecón 2000, in the Santa Ana Hill. It ...

City: Guayaquil Location: Guayas province
Region: Pacific Coast (Costa Region)

Limoncocha Biological Reserve

Jungle Towns & Rainforest, National Parks & Ecological Reserves, Rivers, Lakes & Lagoons

Limoncocha Biological Reserve is located in the Sucumbios province, Ecuador. This is about 229 miles east from Quito. The reserve has an area of 11,399 acres (​​4,613 hectares). One of ...

Location: Sucumbios province
Region: Amazon Basin (Oriente Region)

Limpiopungo Lagoon

Rivers, Lakes & Lagoons

Limpiopungo Lagoon is a beautiful lake formed by water from the glaciers. It is located very close to the Cotopaxi volcano. Limpiopungo lagoon is like a mirror that reflects the ...

Location: Cotopaxi province
Region: Andean Highlands (Sierra Region)

Malecón 2000

Rivers, Lakes & Lagoons

Malecón 2000 is a promenade that overlooks the Guayas River. Malecón 2000 is one of the most important and visited places in the city of Guayaquil, Ecuador. Malecón 2000 is ...

City: Guayaquil Location: Guayas province
Region: Pacific Coast (Costa Region)

Malecón del Salado

Rivers, Lakes & Lagoons

Malecón del Salado is a linear park/boardwalk along the estuary Salado. It is a well-known place in Guayaquil, Ecuador. The area is distributed on two floors. Malecon del Salado has beautiful ...

City: Guayaquil Location: Guayas province
Region: Pacific Coast (Costa Region)

Mindo-Nambillo Ecological Reserve

Bird-watching, National Parks & Ecological Reserves, Rivers, Lakes & Lagoons

Mindo-Nambillo Ecological Reserve is located two hours north of Quito, Ecuador. Its main feature is the Mindo-Nambillo Cloud Forest. Mindo-Nambillo biodiversity allows more than 350 bird species to live in ...

Location: Pichincha province
Region: Andean Highlands (Sierra Region)

Mojanda Lakes

Rivers, Lakes & Lagoons, Volcanoes & Mountains

Mojanda lakes are three turquoise lagoons nestled in the Andes Highlands. They are amongst once-active volcanoes. Located in the Imbabura province, near Otavalo. "Lagunas de Mojanda" in Spanish. It has ...

Location: Imbabura province
Region: Andean Highlands (Sierra Region)

Quilotoa - water-filled caldera

Rivers, Lakes & Lagoons, Volcanoes & Mountains

Quilotoa Lake set in its deep volcanic crater is an extraordinary landscape, visitors can hike around the crater's rim, visit on mules or kayak across the turquoise waters. Quilotoa lake is ...

Location: Cotopaxi province
Region: Andean Highlands (Sierra Region)

Quilotoa Volcano

Rivers, Lakes & Lagoons, Volcanoes & Mountains

Quilotoa is an inactive volcano. It features an awe-inspiring volcanic crater lake. Surrounded by massive sheer cliffs and filled with deep blue and turquoise water. Quilotoa sits in the center ...

Location: Cotopaxi province
Region: Andean Highlands (Sierra Region)

San Pablo lake

Bird-watching, Rivers, Lakes & Lagoons

San Pablo a lake formed by the water discharged by the waterfall Peguche. Located right at the foot of Imbabura volcano. 2.5 mi. (4 km.) west of  Otavalo, Ecuador. During the Yamor ...

Location: Imbabura province
Region: Andean Highlands (Sierra Region)

Secas Lagoon

Rivers, Lakes & Lagoons

Secas Lagoon, "Laguna de Secas" in Spanish, is a lagoon located in the Pichincha province, Ecuador. The closest town is Pintag. Secas lagoon was formed when the Antisana volcano erupted ...

Location: Pichincha province
Region: Andean Highlands (Sierra Region)

Tomebamba River

Rivers, Lakes & Lagoons

Tomebamba River runs through the city of Cuenca, Ecuador. The river provides a natural separation between Cuenca's historic district and the modern area to the south. This river features scenic ...

City: Cuenca Location: Azuay province
Region: Andean Highlands (Sierra Region)

Yahuarcocha lake

Rivers, Lakes & Lagoons

Yahuarcocha is a lake located 1.86 mi. (3 km.) Northern of Ibarra, Ecuador. Surrounded by natural viewpoints and an environment of indigenous crops and land. "Laguna Yahuarcocha" in Spanish. It ...

Location: Imbabura province
Region: Andean Highlands (Sierra Region)