How could God be partial to the Northern Highlands of Ecuador while giving away natural wonders to earth? Most artistic placement, most abounding water reserves, richest collection of birds — you will find them all here. Tempted? Read on.
Stand at latitude zero degrees at Quito, the capital of Ecuador. The yellow line of La Mitad del Mundo or the Middle of the World runs through Quito! Stand with one foot in the Northern Hemisphere and other one in the Southern Hemisphere — master of both worlds! Quito is also sorrounded by a number of volcanoes such as Cotopaxi, Antisana, Sincholagua and Cayambe to the east and Illiniza, Atacazo, Pichincha and Pululagua to the west, which can serve as a good trekking ground for you. Enclosed by volcanoes and forested mountains, the city is also dotted with a surfeit of rich colonial places to visit.
Next on the itinerary is the Land of the Lakes, Imbabura, where you can wet your palms with the magic of rippling water flowing at the feet of the snow covered Cotacachi and Mojanda. Being surrounded by the amalgamation of waters is a thrilling and elevating feeling and will surely lift your spirits. You could also enjoy the merriment of folklore, culture and the indigenous markets in the high mountains of Imbabura. A land draped in rich threads and textile woven by the Otavaleno Indians, creates a magic web that you will never want to escape.
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