Avalanche on Cotopaxi – March 16, 2025 Cotopaxi, one of the world’s highest active volcanoes and one of Ecuador’s most iconic peaks, is a popular destination for mountaineers. Its towering summit at 5,897 meters presents a formidable challenge, with extreme weather conditions and unpredictable snow accumulation making safety precautions essential for any climb. On March 16, 2025, an avalanche was triggered at approximately 5,700 meters due to heavy snow accumulation…

Why the Summer Climbing Season is the Best Time to Summit Cotopaxi and Chimborazo Ecuador offers year-round mountaineering, but the summer months provide particularly stable weather and ideal conditions for high-altitude climbs. For those aiming to conquer Cotopaxi (5,897 m) and Chimborazo (6,263 m), proper acclimatization is key. Our Cotopaxi & Chimborazo expedition is designed to maximize success by ensuring a gradual adaptation to altitude before attempting these legendary summits.…

Plan Your Dream Trip to the Galápagos Islands with Ecuador Eco Adventure The Galápagos Islands are one of the most incredible destinations on Earth, with breathtaking landscapes, unique wildlife, and pristine waters perfect for snorkeling and diving. Planning your trip can feel overwhelming, but with Ecuador Eco Adventure, we make it simple, affordable, and unforgettable. Visiting the Galápagos Islands is more than just a vacation; it’s a journey to one…

Climb Cotopaxi and Chimborazo: Your Ultimate Guide to Ecuador’s Iconic PeaksEcuador is home to two of the most awe-inspiring peaks in the Andes: Cotopaxi, the world’s highest active volcano, and Chimborazo, whose summit is the closest point to the sun due to Earth’s equatorial bulge. These volcanoes offer unique challenges for climbers of all levels, making them bucket-list destinations for Ecuador mountaineering enthusiasts. With Ecuador Eco Adventure, you can conquer…

Top Mountaineering Tours in Ecuador: Climb Antisana, Cayambe, Cotopaxi & Chimborazo with Expert Guides Ecuador is home to some of the most stunning and challenging peaks in South America. If you’re an adventure seeker looking to conquer majestic mountains, our guided mountaineering expeditions at Ecuador Eco Adventures are perfect for you. With peaks like Antisana, Cayambe, Cotopaxi, and Chimborazo towering over the Andes, these climbs will take your breath away…

Is Chimborazo Open for Climbing?  Back on October 24th, 2021, there was a deadly avalanche in Ecuador´s highest peak, Chimborazo, triggered by a group of climbers that were attempting the summit, to the closest point from earth to the sun. 15 people involved 9 survivors, 3 confirmed dead 3 missings. Sadly they did not have any certified guide with them. We had climbed (Friday- Saturday) the night prior and had…

Travel to Isabela Island - Galapagos Isabela Island, also called Albemarle in English, is one of the youngest island of the Galápagos archipelago, but also the biggest, and is located at the west of the archipelago. Isabela is around 1 million years old and has around 1,500 inhabitants. Travellers can only access to the island by the sea, from Santa Cruz island via ferry, the biggest city of Isabela is…

Visit Santa Cruz - Galapagos Islands Santa Cruz Island, also called Indefatigable in English, is one of the most famous islands of the Galápagos archipelago. You can access to the island by the sea, taking a boat from San Cristobal island, or by the air. The airport is located at the north of the island, on another little island called Baltra. There are around 30,000 inhabitants on this island, which…

Visit San Cristobal - Galapagos Islandshttp://www.ecuadorecoadventures.com San Cristobal Island, also called Chatham in English, is one of the oldest islands of Galápagos. It is located at the east of the archipelago and is the capital of it. It is also one of the aerial access points to the Galápagos, as there is an airport on the island. San Cristobal counts between 5,000 to 6,000 inhabitants, and its biggest city is…

Exploring Yasuni Rainforest 2021 With more than one million hectares, Yasuni National Park is the biggest protected area of Ecuador. It is located in the provinces of Orellana and Pastaza, at the north of the country and near Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve. The park entered the National Parks and Protected Areas Program in 1979, in order to preserve its huge and rich biodiversity. Ten years later, in 1989, the park was…