A car travels at the foot of the Cotopaxi Volcano, some 60 kilometers south of Quito, Ecuador, Oct. 1, 2013. The Cotopaxi Volcano, one of the highest active volcanoes in the world, is the second ...

QUITO, Ecuador -- Winter mountain vacations mean a variety of things to travelers -- often skiing, as in my case. And in summer, the mountains may suggest hiking or biking. There is another kind of ...

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Experience Ecuador’s natural beauty in 4K, featuring a mix of mountains, forests, and coastal landscapes. This visual overview captures the country’s geographic variety and vibrant ecosystems.