The Central Highlands of Ecuador offers the dramatic landscapes of the high Andes, with snow-capped volcanoes, grassy plains and precipitous valleys dissecting the cordillera.
An adventurers paradise awaits, with trekking, horse riding and cycling popular past-times along the so-called Avenue of the Volcanoes.
The recently restored Ecuadorian railway offers the chance for a change of pace and style, with a ride on the luxurious Tren Crucero, whilst haciendas in the Andes lure travellers to a few days of bucolic peace amongst the mountains.
