Ecuador has plenty of geothermal unrest that makes visiting the country an explosive and exciting adventure. Both on the mainland and in the Galápagos Islands, you will find there is a plethora of volcanoes that provide exciting outdoor adventures.
Go bathing in Baños, a jungle-frontier town with steaming thermal pools full of allegedly health-inducing minerals. The inexpensive public bathhouses provide a relaxing and soothing Ecuador vacation. While Volcán Tungurahua causes a lot of trouble for the locals, it also allows for the large and relaxing natural Jacuzzi located nearby.
One of the most sought-after summits in Ecuador is the ice-cream-cone shaped Cotopaxi. This volcano is steep and one must properly acclimate before, but does not require much technical knowledge. The view from the top and into the crater is dizzying, due to both the altitude at 5,897 meters and the natural beauty of the site. Read more