Antisana National Park National Park
Ecuadorian national park protecting volcanic massif and páramo
Antisana National Park protects the slopes of the Antisana volcano east of Quito; mountaineers and birdwatchers visit for high-Andean scenery, glacier-capped peaks and endemic wildlife.
Antisana National Park at a Glance#
How to Get to Antisana National Park#
Antisana National Park is east of Quito. From Quito, take the E35/Panamericana south-east toward Papallacta; access points and rural roads lead from towns like Baeza and El Chaupi. Due to altitude and rough roads, many visitors hire guides or join organized tours.
Tips for Visiting Antisana National Park#
- High-altitude conditions prevail; allow time to acclimatize if coming from low elevations.
- Hire a licensed guide to access remote refuges and to arrange tractor or 4x4 transport to highland bases.
- Pack layers and rain protection - even tropical Ecuador's páramo can be unexpectedly cold and windy.
Best Time to Visit Antisana National Park#
Best visited in the dry season (June-September) for clearer weather and safer mountain travel.
Weather & Climate near Antisana National Park#
Antisana National Park's climate is classified as Tundra - Tundra climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 0°C to 11°C. Abundant rainfall (1208 mm/year), wettest in July.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Acceptable | 1° - 11° | 3° | 76 mm | overcast | 87% | 3.6 m/s | 1.9 very high | 12.0h |
| February | Acceptable | 1° - 11° | 3° | 91 mm | overcast | 88% | 3.4 m/s | 1.8 very high | 12.0h |
| March | Poor | 2° - 10° | 4° | 104 mm | overcast | 88% | 3.2 m/s | 1.8 very high | 12.0h |
| April | Poor | 2° - 11° | 4° | 104 mm | overcast | 89% | 3.2 m/s | 1.8 very high | 12.0h |
| May | Poor | 2° - 11° | 4° | 106 mm | overcast | 90% | 3.3 m/s | 1.7 very high | 12.0h |
| June | Poor | 1° - 10° | 2° | 130 mm | overcast | 90% | 4.0 m/s | 1.7 very high | 12.0h |
| July | Poor | 0° - 9° | 1° | 141 mm | overcast | 89% | 4.7 m/s | 1.7 very high | 12.0h |
| August | Acceptable | 0° - 9° | 1° | 94 mm | overcast | 88% | 4.5 m/s | 1.8 very high | 12.0h |
| September | Acceptable | 1° - 10° | 2° | 82 mm | overcast | 86% | 4.1 m/s | 1.9 very high | 12.0h |
| October | Poor | 1° - 11° | 3° | 104 mm | overcast | 86% | 3.4 m/s | 2.0 very high | 12.0h |
| November | Poor | 1° - 11° | 4° | 106 mm | overcast | 86% | 3.4 m/s | 1.9 very high | 12.0h |
| December | Acceptable | 1° - 11° | 4° | 70 mm | overcast | 87% | 3.5 m/s | 1.8 very high | 12.0h |