While exploring an isolated lagoon in the mountains of Ecuador, researchers found several colorful plants — one of which was a new species. The joint team of Ecuadorian, U.S. and German researchers ...

Cotopaxi, one of the highest volcanoes in the world and sacred to Andean people, rises into the sky at an elevation of 19,347 feet. Situated in the Andes Mountains of Ecuador, along the "Avenue of the ...

COTOPAXI, Ecuador -- Riding a mountain bike down the side of the world's highest active volcano, from just below its 14,770-foot-high snowline to its foothills, can literally take away your breath.

Scientists found a scaly animal with a “collar” lurking in the Andes mountains and discovered a new species, a study said. Photo shows a representative area of Ecuador. Photo from Reiseuhu via ...

Glaciers are seen on Ecuador's Chimborazo volcano - Copyright VATICAN MEDIA/AFP Handout Glaciers are seen on Ecuador's Chimborazo volcano - Copyright VATICAN MEDIA ...

A Tulsa couple just climbed more than 2,000 feet through Ecuador to raise thousands of dollars for Little Light House. "Mountains haunt you. I have probably turned around on 20, 30, 40 summits," said ...