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Why Climb with Alpine Ascents in Ecuador?

Volcanoes of Ecuador

Ecuador Overview
New Itinerary: While our Ecuador program has been touted as one of the finest expeditions we offer over the past 20 years, we are thrilled to say, it just got better!
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We are blessed to have Jose Luis Peralvo, an Ecuadorian native as our Lead Guide along with local experts.
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Prior climbing experience is required, view our list of prerequisites: Read More

This is a demanding expedition and excellent physical condition is required.
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Why Climb With Us?

We invite you to read about the Key Elements of our Climb and Success Read More

Our program is also flexible for those who do not have enough time to complete the entire 16 day trip. There is the option for 9 days which includes an ascent of Antisana and a 12 day program that adds Cotopaxi as a second climb. Read More

This is an Alpine Ascents Signature Program.

What Former Climbers Say...


“Great program. The expedition was well organized and leadership was outstanding…AAI has the logistics dialed in on this one. No hitches in logistics. Everything went as smoothly as one could possibly expect.” Kurt G.   Read More

Base Camp and Beyond

Read our day to day itinerary for this expedition. Our schedule has been finely honed over the past 20 years.

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Schedule and Prices
See our Schedule for the 2011 season along with current prices and what is included in your expedition costs. Read More

Sign up for this trip over the phone or fill out an application online: Read More

La Companía de Jesús

It is one of the most well-known churches in Quito because of its central nave, which is covered in seven tons of gold leaf. It was modeled after the Church of the Gesł and Sant'Ignazio in Rome. Styled in Latin American Baroque, it took Jesuit priests 160 years to finish construction. Design elements include a near symmetrical facade, Moorish influence in the nave, and artwork by artists of the Quito School of Art. The bell tower was the tallest structure in colonial Quito, but was toppled by two earthquakes in 1859 & 1868. In the past twenty-years, the church has gone under heavy restoration, especially after a fire damaged the interior nave.