Visiting Galápagos National Park feels like stepping into a new world far removed from our everyday reality. These volcanic islands, located on the equator about 600 miles from Ecuador’s coast are renowned for their distinct wildlife that influenced Charles Darwins evolutionary theory. Upon arrival in Galápagos you’ll notice that animals…
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A Guide to Ecuador’s Best Beaches
Home to the Amazon rainforest, the Andes mountains and the Galapagos Islands, it comes as no surprise to learn that Ecuador is one of the most biodiverse countries on Earth – and that’s without even having mentioned its mesmerizing Pacific coastline. All along the country’s idyllic coast, you’ll find scenic…
Best Cities to See in Ecuador: A Quick Guide
Whether it is beautiful beaches or stunning mountain scenery, astounding colonial-era architecture, or bustling indigenous markets, Ecuador’s cities are as diverse as the country’s incredible landscapes, with each of them having their own distinctive look and feel to them. Exploring bustling port cities and sleepy fishing villages along the Pacific…
17 Top Tourist Attractions in Quito
Set high in the rolling foothills of the Andes Mountains, Quito is a sprawling metropolis filled with cultural and historical treasures. Founded by 16th-century Spanish conquistadors on the site of an ancient Incan city, the capital of Ecuador boasts the biggest and best-preserved historic center in the Americas. Featuring an…
6 Incredible Day Trips from Quito You’ll Never Forget
Ecuador’s capital, Quito, is an exciting place to visit. At 2,850 meters (9,350 feet) above sea level, it is the world’s second highest capital and the only one on the equator. It’s got one of the best preserved old towns in all the Americas. After exploring the capital and all…
How to Spend the Perfect 2 Weeks in Ecuador
As the name implies, the nation of Ecuador straddles the equator itself, bringing together the Northern and Southern hemispheres. Ecuador is a vibrant, fascinating country in South America, and it makes for an incredible destination. If you’re planning an upcoming trip to Ecuador, be prepared for everything from volcanoes to…
10 Best Places to Visit in Ecuador
Named for the equator than runs through the country, Ecuador is a country that offers something for everyone. This begins with almost 1,000 miles of coastline with great beaches, thence to the Andes Mountains and tropical rainforests of the Amazon Basin. It even extends out to the remote Galapagos Islands…
The Top 10 Tourist Attractions in Ecuador
Ecuador is a land of rich cultural and historical attractions, all set within a backdrop of natural wonders, with landscapes that range between lush, tropical rainforests and glaciated volcanoes. Whether exploring the exquisite churches of the nation’s capital, Quito, or whether whitewater rafting down pristine tributaries of the great river…
6 Reasons to Take a Galapagos Islands Cruise
The Galapagos Islands aren’t usually the first destination that people think of when they consider taking a vacation, but it’s one of the most remote and beautiful places in the world. There’s a little something for everyone there, and more to do than just your traditional vacation for many reasons:…