The Galapagos Islands

Islas Galapagos

Attractions in Ecuador Despite the strict rules of the visit, the famous Galapagos archipelago, washed by the waters of the Pacific Ocean, attracts a large number of tourists.

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Vulcan Road

Cotopaxi

Attractions in Ecuador The valley, covered with nine peaked peaks of the country, the key of which are Chimborazo (6310 m) and Cotopaxi (5897 m), cut through the Pan-American Highway, which allows you to visit most of Ecuador's cities.

Cotopaxi

Ecuador, Andes Mountains

Attractions in Ecuador The highest active volcano in the world is the volcano Cotopaxi, which is 200 km south of Quito. The road to the volcano is called "avenue of volcanoes", along it wild horses, domesticated llamas, deer walk quietly, hummingbirds and Andean chibis fly out from the thickets.

Cuenca

Cuenca

Attractions in Ecuador Enjoy the stunning atmosphere of the beautiful Ecuadorian city in a colonial style, will give a trip to Cuenca, the main treasure valuable for tourists, from Quito which consists of provincial privacy.

Sangay

Morona-Santiago

Attractions in Ecuador A unique corner of wildlife on the slope of the volcano of the same name is in the volcanic region of the Andes. The uniqueness of the park "Sangai" is that there are eight high-altitude belts of vegetation. The park includes 324 lakes, three of Ecuador's highest volcanoes.

Chimborazo

Chimborazo

Attractions in Ecuador On the edge of the earth, or more precisely in the territory of the mysterious country of Ecuador, the furthest reaches of the volcano Chimborazo, which joins the mountain system of the Western Cordillera of Andes, prop up the shaggy clouds. Its height reaches six thousand two hundred and sixty-seven meters above sea level.

In Spanish, Ecuador means "equator" .The colorful country stretches on both sides of this imaginary line, combining amazing natural beauty: the Andean mountain system, sleeping and active volcanoes, Amazonia, the Galapagos Islands .At the same time, the cultural heritage of Ecuador, represented by the majestic architectural creations and works of art of local masters, is no less diversified .Local original culture and vibrant Latin American traditions pervade this place with a special fabulous atmosphere .Not for nothing Ecuador is ranked among the most promising tourist countries of South America .

In Spanish, Ecuador means "equator". The colorful country extends on both sides of this imaginary line, combining amazing natural beauty: the Andean mountain system, sleeping and active volcanoes, Amazonia, the Galapagos Islands.

First of all, it is worth mentioning the capital of Ecuador - the city of Quito, which is rightly considered the most beautiful city of the continent .Quito is located high in the mountains, so that from any part of the city beautiful scenery opens .The very same capital itself is distinguished by its original architecture, woven from a mixture of baroque and pre-Columbian styles .Actually, all this is expressed in the main attraction - the medieval church of Jesus Christ, located in the heart of the city .To decorate the church, gold was not spared: both the exterior decorations and interiors are massively decorated with exquisite gilding .

Quito is one of the world's first sites inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List.

Among the most outstanding sights of Ecuador is the active volcano Cotopaxi - the highest point of the country (almost 6 000 m). Snow-covered slopes of the volcano are perfectly visible from Quito. Along with Cotopaxi, the Chimborazo volcano also enjoys a tourist interest - an equally picturesque place. By the way, these are the key points on the Volcanoes Road, literally embodying the greatness of the Ecuadorian nature.

The Vulcan Road runs along a picturesque valley bordered by parallel mountain ranges. Here are concentrated 9 of the 10 highest peaks in Ecuador. More than half of the country's population lives in the valley, and in some of the most inaccessible places, the way of life of hereditary Indians has not changed for centuries.

No less magical worlds open the mysterious Galapagos Islands. This is a fairly remote and isolated archipelago, only partially explored and inhabited by people. The islands formed an original ecosystem that affects the species diversity of animals and plants. Here you can find giant turtles, penguins, sea iguanas and countless colorful birds. In a word, for connoisseurs of the wild nature of a more interesting place, perhaps, not find.

The best starting point for traveling through the jungle is the city of Tena - a tiny settlement in the Amazonian tropics, existing on scanty incomes from the production of cinnamon .Meanwhile, tourists appreciated the uniqueness of the local natural conditions .In particular, the river of the same name with the city is recognized as an excellent place for rafting and kayaking .And the resort attractions of Ecuador are fully represented in Montanite - a former fishing village and the current center for nightlife, surfing and beach entertainment .The tourist potential of Ecuador is unspeakably great and diverse and, what is most intriguing, is not yet fully disclosed .