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Contemplate the highest active volcano in Ecuador. The snow-capped volcano tops out 19,337 feet above sea level. Cotopaxi National Park is the most-visited tourist attraction in Ecuador Mainland. Discover more than a mountain in this volcanic complex full of biological diversity. Get inspired by the Cotopaxi one of the best trips in Ecuador. Take a walk on volcanic sand trails and feel the fresh air of the Andes. Feel the height sensation from the Jose Rivas volcanic refuge located at 15,748 feet. Fun and adventure wait for you at the almost perfectly symmetrical volcanic cone. Perfect place to walk with your friends and test yourself. Visit and photography a mesotrophic lagoon which houses some native birds or migratory. Wildlife can be seen crossing from the entrance to the high spot of the Cotopaxi National Park. Cotopaxi was also an important indigenous settlement where a Pukara was built. Pukara means an indigenous military fortress.
Price: $118.00
Duration: 7-8 hours
Explore one of the oldest indigenous markets in South America. Visit Quitsato, the astronomical middle of the world. Standing on two hemispheres is only possible on the equator line. Visit the largest agave garden in South America. See a traditional workshop where textiles are still made by hand on a backstrap loom. Walk to the ancient waterfall where the natives used to initiate the ceremonies of the Inti-raymi or festival of the sun. Visit the Ñanda Mañachi; a workshop of Andean instruments. What day can I visit the Otavalo Market? The market operates everyday, however on Wednesdays there is a larger influx of people and on Saturdays the market is bigger because all the market merchants show their products.
Price: $119.00
Duration: 8 hours
Enjoy two day trips for one. This is a perfect tour for people who love adventure and out door activities. The journey is full of nature, wildlife and stunning scenic view. We will cross over a large part of the avenue the volcanoes, towns or villages. On the way, there are corn, potato and barley fields located at the bottom of the rugged hills. Indigenous communities who are located beside of the roads show their gastronomy, culture and ways of living and working.
Price: $250.00
Duration: 10 hours
A tour for nature lovers and culture explorers. Immerse yourself in the Ecuadorian Amazon and Andes, discovering giant silk-cotton trees, exotic wildlife, and vibrant traditions. Cruise the Napo River by motorized canoe with native guides who reveal the secrets of the rainforest. Visit an indigenous community on Cayman Island to learn about their culture, gastronomy, and history. Experience a night walk to spot tarantulas, frogs, and jungle creatures. In Baños, feel the adrenaline crossing a suspension bridge to the Devil’s Cauldron Waterfall, the Bride’s Mantle, and the Tree House with the Swing at the End of the World. An unforgettable Ecuador eco-tour full of biodiversity, adventure, and local life.
Price: $599.00
Duration: 96 hours
Otavalo is one of the most famous indigenous fair in the country; although the market has greater activity on Saturdays but it is open every day with an impressive variety of handcrafts, tapestries and weaving made by indigenous people of the surrounding villages. Meanwhile, tourists test their Spanish and bargaining skills at stalls vending colorful and inexpensive knitted sweaters, hats, gloves and much more.
Price: $113.00
Duration: 7-8 hours
Enjoy the volcanic scenery of the Andes. Explore "The Avenue of the Volcanoes". Mountains and green pastures are your companions on the journey. See local people who were descendants of Panzaleos (ancient civilization). Dare to taste a guinea pig that is roasted above hot charcoal, this meat is considered a delicacy to people who are living in the rural areas. Surprising yourself to see a beautiful water filled volcanic caldera. Hike down to the shore of the lagoon and feel the energy of this millennial lagoon that was the result of a volcanic eruption 800 years ago. Quilotoa witnessed the last journey of the Inca mummy.
Price: $115.00
Duration: 9 hours
Welcome to Ecuador, South America. Our English-speaking representative will be waiting for you to take you up from the Quito's International Airport. This airport transfer service will be comfortable and safe so that the beginning of your visit to Ecuador Mainland or Galapagos Islands is what you expected. Our representative will share important information about Ecuador and its tourist attractions. If you have several friends who go to different hotels, we can help you with our Airport Shuttle service. We work with all airlines and at any time.
Price: $40.00
Duration: 1-2 hours
Discover Ecuador’s top birdwatching destinations on this comfortable 2-day tour. Travel from the scenic high Andes, down through the lush subtropical forests of Mindo, and onward into the warm, humid tropical lowlands—experiencing Ecuador’s remarkable diversity in a single journey. Designed for nature lovers and senior travelers, this private experience visits three of the country’s most famous birding hotspots: Zuroloma Birding Place, Alambi Hummingbird Sanctuary, and the iconic Cock-of-the-Rock lek. Enjoy relaxed pacing, personalized service, and one night in the peaceful cloud forest of Mindo. With flexible schedules, expert guidance, and easy walking routes, this tour offers an unforgettable birding experience without rush or stress.
Price: $399.00
Duration: 48 hours
The Quito City Tour you were looking for. Explore the stunning Quito colonial architecture. Visit its charming squares, monumental churches, museums, viewpoint of the Virgen, taste the local cuisine, and listen to stories and legends. Walk through narrow streets surrounded by elegant residences built between the sixteenth and eighteenth centuries. The Plaza Grande with the Independence Monument. The Panecillo; Protective Mother of Quito, The Golden Church. The imposing church and convent of San Francisco de Quito. The charming street of La Ronda, Queen´s arch. Listen to a bilingual guide who tells you that the city was already inhabited more than 9,000 years ago. Quito was the first human settlement in the Andes Mountains. Learn about the legend of the devil who helped an indigenous master build the atrium of San Francisco.
Price: $75.00
Duration: 4 hours
Visit the Ecuador highlands and see many Andean landscapes on the Avenue of the Volcanoes. Little by little, you will discover different cultures and customs. Our eyes will be attracted by extensive plantations of barley, potatoes, turnips, oats and maybe on the way you will dare to savor a delicious and exotic guinea pig. Do one of the best activities in Ecuador; hiking in the middle of the Quilotoa Crater and feel a special connection with Pacha Mama (Mother Nature). Spend a nice day in the adventure capital of Ecuador. Walking on the old road used for many locals to cross over from the amazon region to highlands. Your adrenaline will flow when you go from one side to another over rivers either by ziplining or in Tarabita (cable car). If you dare, in a short time you will be under one of the 8 most beautiful waterfalls in the world. The crystalline waterfalls will purify your soul and desire you to stay in this place forever.
Price: $275.00
Duration: 48 hours
Visit a birdwatching premier place. Explore this nature reserve located above 9,843 feet. Admire highest peaks. Contemplate the Andean Condor who is the largest flying bird on earth. Capture with your camera playful hummingbirds like the Shining Sunbeam, Ecuadorean Hillstar, Black-Faced Ibis, Variable Hawk, Many-Striped Canastero, Black-Chested Buzzard-Eagle, Paramo pipit, Tawny Antpitta, Plumbeous Sierra Finch, Black Flowerpiercer and other species. Follow up Humboldt's footsteps. Drive by the old house area where the German naturalist Alexander von Humboldt stayed in 1802. After Humboldt, other famous explorers arrived such as James Orton, Theodore Wolf and Edward Whimper. Also, it is possible to spot Andean Duck, Yellow-billed Pintail, Silvery Grebe, Andean Coot. For having a great experience on this trip, bring your photography and birdwatching equipment. If it is your lucky day, not only will you see Condors but you will also be able to spot the famous Andean Spectacled Bear.
Price: $121.00
Duration: 7 hours
What to do on your last day in Quito? Escape the city and relax in the Papallacta hot springs, a natural sanctuary surrounded by stunning Andean landscapes. Located on the way to the Amazon jungle, Papallacta sits inside an ancient volcanic caldera that has been active for thousands of years. Its thermal waters are rich in minerals and known for their healing and therapeutic properties, helping to ease stress and rejuvenate the body. This peaceful mountain retreat is a true paradise for body and soul, offering spectacular views of the Andean páramo, crystal-clear lagoons, and unique high-altitude vegetation. Perfectly located between the Cayambe-Coca and Antisana ecological reserves, Papallacta is one of the best day trips from Quito for nature lovers and wellness seekers alike.
Price: $129.00
Duration: 6 hours
Enjoy a fully customized adventure in one of Ecuador’s top nature destinations. Explore the Mindo Cloud Forest, an impressive Biosphere Reserve in the western Andes that protects orchids, birds, mammals, amphibians, and lush vegetation. This evergreen forest also features waterfalls, rivers, trails, ravines, and archaeological sites. Located just 2 hours from Quito, Mindo offers a peaceful rural atmosphere and a wide range of activities: visit a hummingbird sanctuary, hike to waterfalls, cross the forest by cable car, explore a butterfly garden, discover orchids, enjoy a chocolate tour, go ziplining, visit the Yumbos museum, or try tubing on the Mindo River. All experiences are customizable to match your interests, creating a personalized itinerary designed just for you.
Price: $134.00
Duration: 8-9 hours
This tour based in 5 days allows to visit the second highest Volcano in Ecuador, Cotopaxi an active volcano based just 2 hours from Quito, Baños de Agua Santa with different adrenaline activities, from soaking in thermal springs and admiring waterfalls but the Amazon could become the highlight of this trip with so much to offer such as hikes in the rain forest, canoe trips, night walks, cascade visits, river tubing, visits to the local communities and much more.
Price: $1,008.00
Duration: 120 hours
Private sightseeing tour Introduction: Ecuador has a countless number of landscapes and one of the highlight is the Andes where are located countless volcanoes and one of this is Cotopaxi which is a mythical volcano with 5897 meters and the second highest in Ecuador. Surrounded by Inca ruins, lakes and wild horses grazing its highland grasses, it's a highlight of any trip to Ecuador. It is located only two hours south of Quito
Price: $125.00
Duration: 8-9 hours
Hello traveler. Ancestral culture and traditions. Volcanic lagoon. Indigenous communities in a single day. The best service in the company of our guide. Enjoy a great experience outside the city.
Price: $115.00
Duration: 10-12 hours
Visit impressive volcanic landscapes. Travel through Andean valleys full of color and tradition. Taste delicious dishes made with cereals grown in volcanic valleys. Spend a night in a traditional Spanish hacienda built more than 100 years ago. Photograph Ecuador's two most beautiful snow-capped mountains. Explore authentic indigenous markets. Visit rural areas and immerse yourself in the hustle and bustle of the locals. Chimborazo is the farthest Point from the Center of the Earth Not the highest mountain above sea level (that title belongs to Mount Everest), but Chimborazo is the farthest point from the Earth's center due to the equatorial bulge. Its summit (6,263 meters or 20,548 feet above sea level) is about 6,384 kilometers (3,967 miles) from the Earth's center, which is about 2 kilometers farther than Everest. Highest Mountain in Ecuador It is the highest peak in Ecuador, making it a key destination for mountaineers and adventure travelers.
Price: $290.00
Duration: 48 hours
Hello travelers. We are going to enjoy the best hot spring pools in Ecuador. We customize the tour to your liking. We offer quality and a great experience with our guides. On this tour we will visit Termas Papallacta, a beautiful complex in the middle of the Andes. We will make certain stops to photograph the landscape before reaching the pools. We offer a short walk upon reaching the Papallacta hot springs area. Relaxing day and contact with Nature. Disconnect from the noise of the city by visiting Termas Papallacta with us, just 1 hour and 15 minutes from the city of Quito.
Price: $100.00
Duration: 7-8 hours
Key Info for Visitors
- Currency: USD
- Languages: Spanish
- Climate: Subtropical Highland
- Timezone: America/Guayaquil
- Population: Approximately 6,000 residents
- Best Time to Visit: best time to visit is during the dry season (June to September).
- Visa Requirements Visitors from the United States, European Union, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and several other countries can enter Ecuador visa-free for tourism stays up to 90 days. Visa on arrival is generally not required for these nationals. Travelers should have a valid passport with at least six months validity. Some nationalities may apply for an e-visa prior to arrival. It is recommended to check the latest requirements before travel.
About Pifo
Pifo is a charming town nestled in the Andean foothills of Ecuador’s Pichincha Province. Its proximity to Quito makes it an accessible yet tranquil escape from the bustling capital. The town is known for its picturesque landscapes, mild subtropical highland climate, and rich cultural heritage. Visitors are drawn to Pifo for its authentic small-town atmosphere, traditional markets, and opportunities to explore nearby natural attractions such as volcanic parks and cloud forests. The area offers a blend of outdoor adventure and cultural experiences, including hiking, birdwatching, and visiting local artisan workshops. Pifo’s welcoming community and scenic surroundings provide a perfect setting for travelers seeking both relaxation and exploration in Ecuador’s highlands.
Pifo Tours & Experiences
- Top Attractions: Highlights of Quito
- Duration Range: Half-day or Full-day
- Group Size: Private or shared tours
- Difficulty Level: All Comfort Levels
- Recommended For: The best time to visit is during the dry season (June to September). Pack layers as temperatures can vary with altitude. Respect local customs and dress modestly when visiting religious sites. Carry some cash as smaller vendors may not accept cards. Stay hydrated and use sunscreen. Safety is generally good, but standard precautions should be taken, especially when hiking or traveling at night.
Average Tour Price: $80
Lowest Price Tour: $45
Highest Price Tour: $250
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Important Tour Information
- Bring comfortable walking shoes and appropriate clothing
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- Arrive at the meeting point at least 15 minutes early
- Carry valid identification and tour booking confirmation
Top Attractions
1. Cotopaxi National Park – A stunning park featuring the iconic Cotopaxi volcano, offering hiking, horseback riding, and breathtaking views. 2. La Virgen del Quinche Sanctuary – A religious site with beautiful architecture and cultural significance. 3. Pifo Central Market – A lively market showcasing local produce, crafts, and traditional foods. 4. Pasochoa Wildlife Refuge – A protected cloud forest area ideal for birdwatching and nature walks. 5. San Francisco Church – A historic church in Pifo known for its colonial architecture and community events.
Popular Activities
Hiking and trekking in nearby volcanic and forested areas are popular, including trails in Cotopaxi National Park and Pasochoa Wildlife Refuge. Birdwatching is excellent due to the rich biodiversity. Cultural experiences include visiting local markets, artisan workshops, and participating in traditional festivals. Adventure seekers can enjoy horseback riding and mountain biking. Photography enthusiasts will find ample opportunities to capture stunning landscapes and local life.
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Local Food & Cuisine
Pifo’s cuisine reflects traditional Ecuadorian flavors with an emphasis on fresh, local ingredients. Signature dishes include hornado (roast pork), llapingachos (potato patties), and ceviche. Street food like empanadas and tamales are popular snacks. Dining customs are casual and family-oriented. Noteworthy places to eat include local fondas (small eateries) serving homemade meals and a few restaurants offering regional specialties with scenic views.
Getting Around
Pifo is accessible by road from Quito via taxis, buses, or private car. Local transportation includes shared taxis and minibuses connecting to neighboring towns. Walking and cycling are common within the town. Transportation costs are generally affordable. Visitors often use taxis or rental cars for convenience when exploring surrounding natural attractions.
Travel Tips
The best time to visit is during the dry season (June to September). Pack layers as temperatures can vary with altitude. Respect local customs and dress modestly when visiting religious sites. Carry some cash as smaller vendors may not accept cards. Stay hydrated and use sunscreen. Safety is generally good, but standard precautions should be taken, especially when hiking or traveling at night.
Culture & Customs
Pifo’s culture is rooted in Andean traditions blended with Spanish influences. Social customs emphasize hospitality and community gatherings. Important festivals include religious celebrations such as the Feast of the Virgin of Quinche. Visitors should greet locals politely and ask permission before photographing people. Punctuality is flexible, but respectful behavior is expected in churches and public events.
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