Located an hour and a half south of Quito, the Avenue of the Volcanoes is a long corridor lined by 11 snowy peaks framing the Latacunga-Ambato Valley. It was baptized by the famous German explorer Alexander Von Humboldt, who was...
Cuenca
Ecuador's most beautiful city is normally referred to as the "Athens of Ecuador" because many notable writers, philosophers, artists and poets were born here. Founded by the Spaniards in 1557 on the grounds of an important Inca center, Cuenca...
Ecuadorian Amazon
Located east of the Andes range, the Amazon Basin is one of the most biologically rich areas in the world and the largest remaining tropical forest. In Ecuador, this rainforest is home to thousands of indigenous inhabitants, who make up nearly 200 distinct...
Galapagos
Made up of 13 large islands, six smaller ones, and over 40 islets, the Galapagos are located 600 miles west of the Ecuadorian coastline. Its wonders span from the most varied and incredible geological formations--lava flows, blowholes...
Guayaquil
The city of Guayaquil lies on the shores of the mighty Guayas river. One of the most important ports on the Pacific coast of South America, this is a modern city of skyscrapers, large avenues, luxurious hotels and finance centers. The city has...
Mindo Cloud Forest
Mindo is located on the west side of Quito in a deep valley surrounded by native Andean forest, represented by vegetation of three different life...
Otavalo
Located two hours by car from Quito, this small town of some 2,200 inhabitants is justly famous for its friendly people and their colorful market, held on Wednesdays and Saturdays. The market dates back to pre-Inca times when jungle products were...
Quito
Quito is located at 9,217 feet above sea level making it the second highest capital city in the world after La Paz. Declared Cultural Patrimony of Mankind by UNESCO in 1978, the city is rich in history and much of the old colonial town is well...
Ecuador - Galapagos
