Avenue of the Volcanoes | Tailor-made luxury Ecuador Holidays

The Avenue of the Volcanoes begins just outside Quito’s suburban sprawl. Immense cones of rock tower on all sides like sentinels. You will catch glimpses of Ruminahui, the mighty Chimborazo (6,310m) and the perfect cone of Cotopaxi as you travel through, depending on the mood of the weather.

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The countryside surrounding Quito is dotted with country house haciendas. Many of these inns are owned and run by Ecuadorian families providing guests with a service and experience which is second to none. These rural retreats, many located in dairy farming ‘cowboy country’ are ideal for perhaps exploring on horseback or seeing some of the country’s most colourful markets/rose farms.

Top 5 reasons to visit the Avenue of the Volcanoes:

1 - Cotopaxi National Park: home to the perfect snow-capped cone of Cotopaxi at nearly 6000m high, the world's second-highest active volcano. Climbing Cotopaxi would be a great highlight of any trip.

2 - The Devil’s Nose: for train enthusiasts, board one of the new panoramic carriages which are now riding the stretch of rail between Alausí and Sibambe-Alausí. highlight is the thrilling 800-metre (2630-foot) descent via zigzags cut into the rock of the Devil's Nose.

3 - Indian Markets: in the highlands of Ecuador you can find many traditional markets where indigenous people sell handmade goods, produce and livestock to make a living. Three of the most important markets are the Ambato Market , Latacunga and Saquisili markets where you are sure to catch a glimpse of traditional Ecuadorean life.

4 - Roses: with its privileged position on the equator and ideal weather conditions much of the countryside around Quito has also been transformed by the flower industry which has become one of Ecuador’s biggest exports.

5 - Hacienda San Agustin de Callo: get your fix of Inca heritage and hacienda comfort in one. Nestled in the foothills of the Cotopaxi Volcano, San Agustin is built on the site of an important Inca Palace. It’s the perfect base to explore the National Park and surrounding Andean villages.

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