9 days along the Ecuadorian Andes

• Quito 🏙️ – Capital of Ecuador, first UNESCO World Heritage city, home to colonial churches and historic plazas.
• Otavalo 🧺 – Famous for its Indigenous market and vibrant handicrafts.
• Papallacta 💦 – Andean hot springs surrounded by páramo landscapes and mountain trails.
• Tambopaxi (Cotopaxi National Park) 🌋 – Scenic lodge inside the park with views of the Cotopaxi volcano.
• Tigua 🎭 – Known for colorful mask-making workshops and traditional Andean art.
• Quilotoa 💎 – Stunning crater lake with turquoise waters at the heart of an extinct volcano.
• Riobamba / Chimborazo 🏔️ – Gateway to Ecuador’s highest peak, Chimborazo, and the historic Urbina train station.
• Alausí 🚂 – Traditional town famous for its railway heritage and scenic Andean views.
• Ingapirca 🏛️ – Ecuador’s most important Inca archaeological site.
• Cuenca 🎨 – Colonial city, UNESCO World Heritage site, known for its museums, architecture, and toquilla straw hats.
• Cajas National Park 🌿 – High-altitude park with lagoons, páramo landscapes, and unique biodiversity.