The Ecuadorian territory is covered all the way north-south by the Andes Mountain Range that form the "avenue of the volcanos", where it is possible to climb the majestic Chimborazo, volcano located in the county of the same name, surrounded by the moor, an ideal area for long walks and the practice of mountain cycling.

The tenth part of the territory of the country, that is to say 27,000 sq km, is moor or is covered with dry vegetation, characterized by pads and gramineous plants.
The National Park Cotopaxi, besides being one of the favorite places for the "andinistas", is a privileged natural spot for the beauty of its lagoons and big moors. It is very close to the National Recreation Area El Boliche.

The Ecuadorian east astonishes for its stern beauty. The basin of the Napo River has an extension of 1,400 km and its ecosystem is considered one of the richest habitats in the world. The rivers, lakes, currents and swamps of the Amazon basin, are the habitat of thousands of species. In this area more than 1000 species of birds live, what makes this place into the paradise of the "birdwatcher."

One can also visit the Reserve of Animal Production of Cuyabeno, with its 655,000 has of incredible biological diversity. El Salto de San Rafael -the highest cascade in the country, where the fall is of 145 m- is located in this region.

And for those that challenge nature, amid the exuberant forest they will find the active volcano Reventador. It takes at least three days to reach the summit, in which one can observe the fumaroles, smoke columns indicating its activity.

The nights are ideal to navigate in canoe and discover the reddish light of the caymen eyes. And although heat is excessive, very few dare to take a bath in the Amazon waters, because of the piranhas, a species that will attack man if it perceives a trace of blood around.

In Ecuador, the country located in the middle of the world, nature is contradictory. In some places it is barren and lonely moor; in others, greenery tangles and gigantic trees, but it is always unforgettable.