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 of the Quilotoa Loop, about 1,000 ft. (300 meters) down in the middle of a crater ringed with sharp knife edge mountain peaks. The crater ... Read more
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 the Tungurahua province of Ecuador. It is part of the Sangay National Park. Also, considered one of South America’s most active volcanoes. No doubt why Tungurahua ... Read more
Guayaquil is a coastal city with no volcanoes, but Chimborazo is the closest volcano to Guayaquil. Mount Chimborazo lies some 137 m. (222 km.) west from Guayaquil. Chimborazo is the highest volcano in Ecuador, located near Riobamba, Chimborazo. Other volcanoes are El Altar — caldera, and Tungurahua — an active volcano. If you are willing to travel ... Read more
Do you know that there are 47 volcanoes in Ecuador? 32 are in the mainland, while 15 in the Galapagos Islands. Both active and inactive. Most volcanoes are part of the Andes. This region crosses the equator from north to south. Ecuador attracts many travelers year-round. Some of them visit the country seeking adventure. They want activities such as climbing, hiking, and rafting.
Here is a list of volcanoes in Ecuador. To learn more, click a volcano image or a volcano name to visit its’ page.
