Explore Ecuador: 5 Scenic Road Trips Across Diverse Landscapes

Avenue of the Volcanoes:

A 5-day adventure from Quito to Sangay National Park in Cotopaxi and Chimborazo, through the Andean mountains.

Spondylus Route:

A 7-day coastal trip along Ecuador's Pacific coast from Esmeraldas to Huaquillas takes in places such as Montañita beach and Machalilla National Park.

Lakes and Indigenous Culture:

Two days are spent on the E35 highway, starting from Quito and going towards Ibarra, the way is broken by a visit to San Pablo Lake, Otavalo for indigenous crafts, and Imbabura's lakes and historical sites.

Southern Highlands to Oriente:

Take a 4-day trip from Cuenca to Vilcabamba and go through Gualaceo, Chordeleg, Lorona Santiago for community tourism and Podocarpus National Park.

Chocó Andino:

For those traveling from Quito to Nanegal, a day trip to the cloud forests of Mindo and a stop at Nanegal to watch the Andean Spectacled Bear will be the highlights of the journey.

These roads give you great opportunities to see mountains, countryside, and other things famous Ecuador for. Say Ecuador is a perfect destination for road trips with its great diversity in landscapes, cultural experiences, and natural wonders.