El Pedregal Ecuador close to Quito: Sweeping Landscapes for those searching tranquility

El Pedregal is located 52 kilometers from Quito, in the foothills of the Rumiñahui Volcano. This community has received recommendations from international media outlets including. Hacienda El Porvenir, Santa Rita and El Tambo formed a tourist group called Tierra del Volcán which originated in 1999 and employs people from nearby communities including Güitig (famed for its mineral water), Machachi and Loreto.

Visitors to El Pedregal are impressed by the landscapes, the tranquility and the services offered. In addition to horseback riding, there is mountain biking, hiking, bird watching and camping. Horseback rides last two hours. But there is an option for a two-day excursion. For mountain bikers, there are 30 kilometers of trails which do not exceed an incline of five degrees. Dining options include tenderloin marinated in mortiño sauce.

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Although the Cotopaxi Volcano is the biggest attraction of El Pedregal, on a clear morning you can spot Pasochoa, Sincholagua, Corazón, the Illinizas, Viudita and Atacazo. This area is also where one can find condors. Their nests are on Rumiñahui, Quilindaña and Sincholagua. Read Article