The Andes
From historic cities to volcanoes, explore the landscapes and cultures of the ten Andean provinces.

Explore the provinces
PichinchaQuito · Mindo · Cayambe
Pichincha brings together an Andean capital, cloud forests and farming towns. Quito offers a way into the country’s history; a few nights outside the city add a different pace.
Read the guide · PichinchaAzuayCuenca · Pumapungo · Cajas
Cuenca invites you to walk, study its façades and follow the Tomebamba riverbanks. Beyond the city, Azuay adds craft traditions and the landscapes of Cajas.
Read the guide · AzuayCotopaxiLatacunga · Quilotoa · Limpiopungo
The volcano draws the eye, but the province also unfolds through villages, markets and celebrations. Latacunga is a starting point for a stay combining landscape and culture.
Read the guide · CotopaxiTungurahuaBaños · Ambato · Patate
Baños de Agua Santa draws travellers interested in waterfalls and outdoor activities. The province also rewards time around Ambato and Patate.
Read the guide · TungurahuaImbaburaOtavalo · Peguche · Cuicocha
Otavalo introduces Imbabura’s textile traditions. Nearby lakes and villages invite a longer visit beyond the market, with time for conversation.
Read the guide · ImbaburaChimborazoRiobamba · Chimborazo · Guano
Chimborazo’s landscapes invite a slower pace. Riobamba connects the highlands with markets, towns and local trades.
Read the guide · ChimborazoLojaLoja · Saraguro · Malacatos
Loja introduces a different Andean rhythm through cultural life, valleys and rural areas.
Read the guide · LojaCañarIngapirca · Azogues · Biblián
Cañar invites you to explore Cañari and Inca heritage beyond a single monument.
Read the guide · CañarBolívarGuaranda · Salinas de Guaranda
Guaranda and Bolívar’s landscapes offer an Andean stop centred on towns and local work.
Read the guide · BolívarCarchiEl Ángel · Tulcán · Tufiño
Carchi introduces the northern highlands. Its border location requires careful travel planning.
Read the guide · Carchi