Ecuador perfect destination
Quito is the capital of Ecuador, located in the northern part of the country. It will amaze you with all its art and history. Quito is known for its treasures of colonial churches, paintings, sculptures and carvings. Ecuador’s colonial art combines the European Renaissance and Baroque style with the indigenous and mestizo influences. These pieces of art are considered some of the most valuable in America. Quito was the first city in the world declared “World Cultural Heritage Site” in 1987.
The Jungle The Ecuadorian jungle, full of greenery, is a unique part of the Amazon basin and its biodiversity cannot be found anywhere else on the planet. Share it with indigenous communities and learn about the magic of plants, traveling in canoe or trekking through the jungle. Travelers can look forward to this exotic paradise full of secrets and wildlife. The rainforest is considered to be one of the most important "lungs" on Earth - take a chance, and discover it yourself.
Galapagos Islands The Galapagos Islands are a living museum of evolutionary changes, placed in Ecuador . The UNESCO declared Galapagos as "World Natural Heritage Site" in 1978. After 7 years, in 1985, it was declared "World Biosphere Reserve" for all its different and fearless animals and its nature. This unique volcanic archipelago inspired the famous Charles Darwin in writing his theory of the "origin of the species". But also the waters around the islands are well known as a paradise itself, declared in 1994 as a "Marine Reserve", the second largest Marine Reserve in the world.
A cruise is definitely the best way to visit many of the islands in a short period of time.
Puerto Lopez – The best beaches of Ecuador are located in the Manabí province. Puerto Lopez offers peace, a perfect climate and water temperature and an unforgettable, exotic gastronomy. This is a perfect place to depart to the interesting "Isla de la Plata ".
Cotopaxi Nacional Park Cotopaxi Nacional Park is Ecuador 's most visited mainland park. It covers an area of about 33,390 hectares . Cotopaxi is the highest active volcano, at 19,348 feet (5897m) in the world. It is located at the centre of Cotopaxi National Park . It offers excellent hiking, climbing, and mountain biking opportunities along with visitor facilities and administration services. Visit a paradise with volcanic landscapes, natural habitat of condors, deer and other animals.
Otavalo Market.- the real beauty of this place lies in its people, and with them, their market. This saturday market is the biggest, the most important and spectacular indigenous market in Ecuador and South America.
Papallacta -these hot Springs located only two hours from Quito, in the Eastern part of Ecuador, is the best place to take a bath in hot, relaxing, natural waters while feeling the contrast of the cold paramo.
Baños Baños is a small city located at the skirts of the Tungurahua Volcano. Baños is the "door" to the Amazon Rainforest in Ecuador . This Andean town is surrounded by hills and volcanoes and has hot spring waters and impressive waterfalls. Nature lovers discover a unique spot! This is a perfect place for extreme sports and exciting adventures.
QuilotoaQuilotoa is an impressive volcanic lagoon located at 3800 meters ( 12,400 feet ) between Zumbahua and Chugchilan. Its emerald colored waters cover two kilometers of salty and sulphuric water. At this lagoon you'll alse be able to find handicraft made by people from Tigua, a village located nearby Quilotoa.

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