Sierra of Ecuador

Sierra of Ecuador

The Andean region of Ecuador known as "La Sierra", is formed by the following provinces: Carchi, Imbabura, Pichincha, Cotopaxi, Tungurahua, Chimborazo, Bolivar, Canar, Azuay and Loja. The Inter-alley covers only a fifth of the surface of Ecuador, but 44.9% of the population lives in these valleys along the Ecuadorian Andes, where the average temperature is 14-20 º C.
The Andes of Ecuador is known for its majestic mountains and active volcanoes and hot springs surrounded by dense foliage, rain forests and fertile lands, colorful Indian markets, beautiful colonial towns, old farms and historic towns, all under a dramatic blue sky and clouds playful that can only be admired in the mountains of this latitude. The Andean region of Ecuador is the most visited in the country due to its cultural diversity. Cities and towns of historical interest and importance d as Quito, Cuenca, Baños, Riobamba, Loja, Vilcabamba, Ambato and Otavalo handicrafts such sites, and Tigua Salasaca are located in the Sierra region. Some national parks with an abundant variety of flora and fauna protect an important area of ​​the mountains. Cotopaxi National Park, National Park Llanganates Ecological Reserve Cotacachi Cayapas, The Angel, Cayambe-Coca Iliniza, Antisana, wildlife reserve Chimborazo, protected afforestation Pichincha, Mindo-Nambillo Pasochoa and botanical reserve Pululahua.
The Andean region is easily accessible from the capital of Ecuador, Quito, Ecuador offers the most developed tourism industry, provides a variety of activities and tours, accommodation, hotels, restaurants with a variety of international dishes and typical of Ecuador, as well as shopping centers for shopping and cultural activities.
The Ecuadorian Andes region can be visited throughout the year, but if you prefer a dry climate, from June to September and from late November to mid January is better. From February to May, October and November are considered rainy seasons, with hot and sunny in the morning and rain in the afternoon almost every day. The Sierra region is well known to experience our four seasons in any ordinary day.
Traveling the Ecuadorian Andes, learn more about their indigenous inhabitants, artwork of the artisan, admired spectacular scenery and stay in our hotels, hostels, farms and inns, lodging luxury ecological resources. If you are looking for a culture and tour in the mountains or adventure trips such as rafting white water, bird watching and wildlife viewing in rainforests, hiking and climbing mountains, mountain biking, , you may want to climb mountains as Cotopaxi, Chimborazo, Iliniza, Antisana, Cayambe or would like to participate in community-based ecotourism programs. You must contact our
Serious and experienced tour operators, they will have a program to meet your needs.