ADVENTURE
Ecuador is a renowned destination for adventure tourism. Its extraordinary biodiversity, as well as its rich climates and landscapes, make it a paradise for adventurers from all over the world.
ANDES
MINDO
Mindo is a town located between the highlands and the coast. However, it has an Amazonian essence.
Mindo is only about 80 km (49,7 mi) northeast of Quito. It has a hot climate that ranges from 15°
to 24° C (59° - 75° F) throughout the year. Rainfall is typical here, as is its overflowing nature.
Mindo is famous for its cloud forest, wide diversity of bird species, and variety of butterflies,
which number around 90 species. Locally, it is considered a weekend destination. However, travelers
from all over the world visit it daily thanks to the tour packages that include this nature and bird-watching
destination. Trained guides accompany most of the passengers and help them live an exciting selection of adventure
activities such as:
- Tubing
- Canyoning
- Rafting
- Canopy
- Day and night hiking. Cycling
- Flying over the valley. Chairlifts
- The most beautiful butterflies
- Bird watching
BAÑOS
Baños de Agua Santa is a small town that rises between the central Andes and the Amazon of Ecuador. It is located specifically
in the province of Tungurahua. It has a climate ranging between 11 ° C and 25 ° C (51.8° - 77° F). According to historical data,
Baños had no founder or date of foundation. When the Spanish arrived in this place, they called it IPO in the Puruhá language,
so it is considered that its origin is in the Puruháes people. Nowadays, Baños is one of Ecuador's most visited tourist destinations
thanks to its beautiful landscapes and natural scenery that invite visitors to feel the adrenaline of a good selection of sports
and adventure activities that take place here, such as:
- Canyoning
- Rafting
- Canopy
- Hiking
- Waterfall trekking
- Bungee jumping
AMAZON
NAPO
The Ecuadorian Amazon extends to the country's east, behind the Andes mountain range. Indeed, the Andes occupies about 49% of Ecuador's
continental territory, approximately 120,000 km², comprising the provinces of Orellana, Napo, Sucumbios, Pastaza, Zamora, and Morona Santiago.
Surprisingly, the Amazon region of Ecuador is more than twice the size of Costa Rica and 3 times the size of the Netherlands or Switzerland.
In this jungle region, travelers will find spectacular landscapes, beautiful forests, impressive rivers, and waterfalls. Therefore, its
scenarios are ideal for experiencing adventure sports in the middle of the jungle, the province of Napo being one of the most popular to
practice them.
Some of the adventure sports that travelers practice in this region are:
Some of the adventure sports that travelers practice in this region are:
- Rafting
- Kayaking
- Canyoning
- Cycling
- Hiking
