The Andes form a rocky spine that separates Ecuador's lowland coastal plains and its treasured share of the Amazon jungle. Amidst this backbone of majestic mountains and ancient volcanoes extends, for hundreds of kilometers east and west, a bucolic tapestry of rolling fields, high-altitude paramo grasslands, waterfalls, lakes, and charming colonial towns. In addition to serving as the physical center of Ecuador, La Sierra, as the Ecuadorian Andes are known, is home to nearly 50% of the country's population, as well as the city of Quito, Ecuador's capital city.

The Ecuadorian Andes have achieved a balance of natural and manmade splendors sure to please everyone. Travelers may look forward to climbing Cotopaxi, the highest active volcano on Earth, bird watching in the cloud forests of Mindo, shopping for handcrafts in the world famous market town of Otavalo, or exploring the culturally rich mountain cities of Quito and Cuenca. Moreover, enjoying Ecuador's Andean region is easy because it boasts an extensive tourist infrastructure, including wide selections of lodging, restaurants, national parks, and guides. Quintessential Ecuador, La Sierra is the most visited region in the country, and with all it has to offer, it's easy to see why.Choose where you want to go, how you want to get there, and what you want to do, and rest easy with the knowledge that EQUATORINFORMATION has the resources and experience to make it happen.For those wild explorers, we recommend our complete 13 days tour "Ecuador Adventure". For information about this tour, please click on it's linkOur tours in the Ecuadorian Andes include: