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Satellite view of the best driving roads in Ecuador

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Driving roads in Ecuador

All 1 hand-picked driving road in Ecuador on one interactive map, every one traced from real geometry and fact-checked.

Roads1hand-picked
Combined113 mi182 km of driving
High point3,605 m11,827 ft
Satellite map of Avenue of the Volcanoes, Ecuador

Avenue of the Volcanoes

E35Ecuador

113 mi · 3 h 27 min · 3,605 m summit

Collections featuring Ecuador

Andes Crossings

Switchbacks and ripio across the South American cordillera

13 roads · 722 mi

Volcano Roads

Drives up, around and into the world’s volcanoes

15 roads · 403 mi

Guides for this region

Nearby countries

Satellite view of Colombia Colombia2 roads · 119 mi Satellite view of Peru Peru3 roads · 169 mi Satellite view of Costa Rica Costa Rica1 road · 52 mi

Driving in Ecuador: common questions

What is the best driving road in Ecuador?
Avenue of the Volcanoes is the place to start. Named by Humboldt in 1802, the 200 km Inter-Andean corridor between Quito and Riobamba is flanked by unbroken chains of snow-capped volcanoes, more major peaks from one road than almost anywhere on earth.
How many great driving roads does Ecuador have?
1 hand-picked and fact-checked road, 113 miles of driving in all, every one mapped from real road geometry.
When is the best time to drive in Ecuador?
Most of the roads here are at their best in summer and autumn. Several of the higher routes close over winter, so check the season before a cold-weather trip.
What is the highest road in Ecuador?
Avenue of the Volcanoes is the highest, climbing to about 3,605 m (11,827 ft).