Considered one of the most difficult feats of engineering, the locomotive descent/ascent of Nariz del Diablo has exhilarating landscapes. The colonial town of Alausi is also beautiful and worthy of an overnight stay.
In the vicinity of the monument 'La Mitad del Mundo', you can take in the views of an inhabited extinct volcanic crater. There is also a novel museum where you can learn about the effects of latitude 0 longitude 0 and Ecuadorian culture.
Volcanic twin peak mountains standing at over 5000 meters located in 'La Avenida de Los Volcanes'. The exhausting ascent is well worth the panoramic landscape views with the peaks of nearby volcanos.
Neighboring the capital city of Quito, the province of Imbabura is close enough for day trips or weekend getaways. Visit some picture-perfect lakes during the day and then relax in the hot spring pools of Chachimbiro.
Spectacular views of a magnificent volcano located in a national ecological reserve that is also home to a scenic lake. There are several trails in a natural space that preserves the diverse flora and fauna.
There are several Volcano hikes in the vicinity of Antigua and Acatenango is one of the more challenging ones. However, the exhausting uphill trek was well worth the amazing view of an erupting volcano.