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Hiking in Ecuador Ecuador is a versatile country and is ideal for beautiful hiking trips. The varied landscapes provide a special experience while hiking. In addition to the beautiful hiking trails that Ecuador offers, the country is also known for its large number of mountains. This makes Ecuador very suitable for mountaineers. But what are the best tours for hiking in Ecuador? Hiking Ecuador and mountaineering in Ecuador Ecuador is about 7 times the size of the Netherlands. It is a fertile country with large differences in height on a relatively small surface. This ensures a wide variety of landscapes, which makes hiking in Ecuador attractive. Those who prefer to climb a mountain can also indulge themselves in Ecuador. There are no less than 1289 mountains and volcanoes in Ecuador that are high and/or distinctive enough to have their own name. More than enough options for people who want to climb Ecuador. Walk out of the city and into nature, it's possible in Ecuador. In Ecuador, nature is always close by, which makes hiking Ecuador very accessible. Apart from Guayaquil, most cities in Ecuador offer an accessible and safe way to walk from the center to the nature outside the city. Even from Quito you can walk and climb to the top of the Rucu Pichincha (4784 meters altitude)! Nevertheless, it is recommended to travel from the outskirts of Quito by cable car (Teleferico) towards the start of the main path. This saves an increase of 800 meters. The subsequent walk is 8 kilometers long and goes from 3117 meters to 4784 meters. It is a good first preparation for those who want to go mountaineering in Ecuador. Most famous mountains and volcanoes in Ecuador The Cotopaxi volcano (5897 meters above sea level) is the most famous volcano in Ecuador.