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Categories: Alausi
Categories: Amazon Lodge
Ambato, Ecuador, a modern city 75 mi/120 km south of Quito, was rebuilt following a 1949 earthquake—little evidence of the colonial era remains. Ambato, however, is a good place to buy Salasaca Amerindian tapestries and other handicrafts as well as b...
Categories: Ambato
Categories: Angochagua
Categories: Arasha
Ecuador has several ruins left by the Incas and other Amerindians. The principal Inca site is Ingapirca. Others include Rumicucho, near Quito; La Tolita, near Esmeraldas; and Tomebamba in Cuenca (most of the ruins in this old provincial capital have ...
Categories: Archaeological Sites Ecuador
Baños (Banos de Agua Santa) is a premier destination in the central highlands of Ecuador in Tungurahua Province. Relax in the thermal springs, revel in the views of the waterfalls and Volcán Tungurahua, boat or bike to the Amazon basin,...
Categories: Banos
Categories: Bucay
Cayambe is a small town that lies at the foot of the Cayambe volcano in the highlands of Ecuador. Cayambe’s indigenous people are the descendants of the pre-Incan Kayambi people that later was conquered by Incan leader Huayna Capac in the mid-1...
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Also called "Puerto Francisco de Orellana," "El Coca" or "Coca" for short is the gateway into Ecuador's jungle tours into the Amazon Rainforest. It is the central hub where the Napo and Coca Rivers meet. Take a break...
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This agricultural town and artisan city is a healing mecca, a tranquil paradise that attracts retirees from all over the world. Cotacachi is famously known for its leather goods and handicrafts as well as its natural scenic beauty. Travelers can hike...
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Cotopaxi is located in Ecuador's Andes Mountains, and is known as the "Avenues of the Volcanoes." Visit Cotopaxi National Park and enjoy views of Cotapaxi Volcano, as well as the native flora and fauna near Lake Limpiopungo. The local A...
Categories: Cotopaxi National Park
Cuenca is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Ecuador that boasts old world charm, cobblestone streets and stunning colonial architecture, despite also being the third largest city in Ecuador. This Andean city offers a pleasant climate, colonial plazas, ...
Categories: Cuenca
The Ecuadorian Amazon is a fragile jungle that contains some of the planet's most bio-diverse ecosystems. It is is also home to thousands of indigenous peoples who have lived there for more than 10,000 years. Its 2% share of the Amazon is known a...
Categories: Ecuadorian Amazon
Every day the main street of Esmereldas is closed to traffic to provide a crowded promenade lined with shops, bars and restaurants. Half an hour to the south of the city lie the twin resorts of Atacames and Sua where superb beaches offer swimming opp...
Categories: Esmeraldas
The Galápagos Archipelago is a unique world heritage. Situated on the equator 600 miles off the coast of South America, this remote volcanic archipelago remains much as it was millions of years ago. Over the centuries, animal and plant life from the ...
Categories: Galapagos Islands
Categories: Galera-San Francisco Marine Reserve
This tropical city of over two million people spreads out along the banks of chocolate-colored Guayas River, about 12 miles from Gulf of Guayaquil. The river, navigable for the largest of ocean vessels, makes this one of the Pacific's most important ...
Categories: Guayaquil
Categories: Hacienda San Agustin de Callo
Categories: Ibarra
Categories: Ingapirca
Isla de la Plata lies off the coast of Ecuador, and boasts an abundant amount of wildlife. There are some nice hiking trails to the top of the Island. From there, the view is incredible and you can watch the frigate birds, boobies, and albatross...
Categories: Isla de la Plata
Categories: Isla Santa Clara
Categories: Kapawi
Categories: Lasso
Categories: Llangantes National Park
Machala, Ecuador, lies in the banana-growing region on the coast 75 mi/120 km south of Guayaquil. This agricultural boomtown is usually just a stopover on the way to or from Peru, though banana enthusiasts should spend some time at the World Banana F...
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Manta is one of Ecuador's major port blending colourful fishing villages, unspoilt beaches and unusual tropical dry forest to make this an important tourist destination and starting point for many exciting excursions. Make time to shop for local cra...
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Mashpi Cloud Forest Reserve is known for its abundant amphibian population, and is where new treefrog species has been discovered and are studied by scientists. Located in the Ecuadorian Choco forest, visitors can enjoy eco-tours, bird watching, and ...
Categories: Mashpi Cloud Forest Reserve
Categories: Montanita
Categories: Montecristi
Categories: Napo Wildlife Center
Otavalo is an indigenous town in northern Ecuador, surrounded by mountainous peaks. The Otavalo markets are famous, where homemade textiles and handicrafts can be purchased. Otavalo is also known for their traditional music and clothing.
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East of Quito is a route taken by Francisco de Orellana in 1542 that passed through the beautiful Andes Valley. Its hot springs led the explorer to this little town tucked away in the mountains called Papallacta. With very little accommodation availa...
Categories: Papallacta
Categories: Patate
Categories: Pedro Vicente Maldonado
Categories: Peguche
Categories: Plaza Island
Categories: Plazas Sur
Categories: Puerto Bolivar
Categories: Puerto Cayo
For the lover of the outdoors, Puerto Lopez is heavenly. It is the closest village to Machalilla National Park and also is a prime area from which to embark on boat rides to go whale-watching. Walk along dramatic sea cliffs at Sendero el Rocio, or go...
Categories: Puerto Lopez
Quito is a fantastic place to visit and the best place to start your Latin American journey. Quito is also the entertainment center in Ecuador with new bars and discos opening every week and also the best place to shop, either at the small souvenir ...
Categories: Quito
San Pedro de Riobamba is located in central Ecuador, in the Chambo River Valley of the Andes. Riobamba is a popular trekking and mountain climbing center of Ecuador, and is a base to climb Lost Pyramid of Puñay, El Altar, Carihuairazo, Sangay,...
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Salinas is a beach resort town in Ecuador, located approximately 124 km from Guayaquil. Enjoy fresh seafood at one of the many diverse restaurants, the vibrant night life, and popular watersports such as surfing, deep-sea fishing, jet ski, water ski ...
Categories: Salinas
Categories: San Clemente (Ecuador)
Categories: San Pablo Del Lago
Categories: Sangolqui
Categories: Santiago
The lowland city of Santo Domingo de los Colorados, Ecuador, is near the home of the Colorado Amerindians. These native people get their name from their unique appearance: They rub red dye on their skin and hair (colorado means colored red). The nati...
Categories: Santo Domingo De Los Colorados
Categories: Tena
The equator, which passes through northern Ecuador (and for which the country is named), is usually visited from Quito, 14 mi/22 km to the south. The best place to "see" the equator is at the Mitad del Mundo (Middle of the World) complex (phone 239-4...
Categories: The Equator
The world's most biologically diverse spot has amphibians, birds, mammals, and vascular plant and these organisms all habitat in Amazonian Ecuador - Yasuni National Park. The indigenous Huaorani tribe is a direct ancestral territory of the nation...
Categories: Yasuní National Park
A small colonial village in the highlands of Imbabura Province, it is here where agricultural farmland thrives. Tranquil and scenic Zuleta is surrounded by beautiful mountains where villagers still wear their traditional costumes on a daily basis. Cl...
Categories: Zuleta