Ecuador Road trips
2 curated road trips in Ecuador — Avenue of the Volcanoes, Quilotoa Road Circuit. Mapped stops, distance, duration, best season, and practical route notes.
These 2 routes range from 200 to 450 km and from 3 to 5 days, across 1 country. Top picks: Avenue of the Volcanoes, Quilotoa Road Circuit.
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IconicAvenue of the VolcanoesThis classic Ecuadorian highland drive follows the spine of the Andes from Quito toward Chimborazo, linking a chain of volcanic peaks, market towns, and broad alpine valleys. Expect dramatic snowcapped summits, fertile farmland, and frequent roadside viewpoints in one of South America’s most iconic mountain corridors.Permit required
IconicQuilotoa Road CircuitThe Quilotoa Loop is a high-Andean circuit west of Quito that links market towns, canyon viewpoints, and the brilliant crater lake of Laguna Quilotoa. The route heads out via the back roads through Isinliví, Sigchos, and Chugchilán, then closes the loop back to Latacunga through Zumbahua on the main paved highway. Expect winding paved and gravel roads, big altitude swings, and stop-start driving through Indigenous communities, farmland, and dramatic volcanic scenery.SUV onlyOff-road sectionsPermit requiredLoop / circuit