Ecuador is a country that is known for its exquisite natural beauty and fascinating culture. Many visitors to the country plan to spend time hiking mountains and volcanoes.

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The Andean region (also known as the Sierra and the Highlands) is the most visited region in the country. Its cultural and natural diversity spans grassy highlands (páramo), cloudforests, mountain lakes, active volcanoes, thermal baths, Indian markets, colonial towns and haciendas. Running the length of Ecuador and splitting the country into two from north to south the mountains and valleys of the high Andes form the heart of Ecuador. Quito, the capital of the country, is located at 2,900 meters in a valley on the western slopes of Pichincha volcano where you can find countless cities and towns to visit and stay at, as one travels north to south in the highlands.

 

The Mojanda Lakes in Ecuador is a series of three remote lakes that are located at an elevation of roughly 3800 meters above sea level. The attraction is surrounded by rolling hills of long, yellow Paramo grass and a striking native forest a short distance away. There are also two nearby mountains that seem to stand as protectors over this unusual natural attraction. Fuya-Fuya is located to the east of the lakes, while Yanahurco (Black Mountain) is located to the west.

 

These attractions are located just  few hours  from Quito!