Ecuador Attractions

All different types of holidaymakers’ tastes are fully satisfied in Ecuador. If you have limited time, choose the top destinations in this country, which will help you to understand it fully. Start your trip around Ecuador from its capital Quito. As every capital it is a cultural and economic center of the country. Moreover it offers the tourists the collection of churches, monasteries and convents, the most popular site is the Neo-Gothic church, built in 1892. If you consider yourself the art-lover, use the chance to see the Guayasamin Museum with its rich art collection. Banos is the perfect place for exploring the beautiful Andes Highlands. This region is famous for the hot springs and picturesque landscapes. Latacunga became popular because of the fact that the Cotopaxi, the highest active volcano in the world, is located nearby. The nature lovers will appriciate the visit to the Cotopaxi National Park, because it is a home to different plants and animal species. Pay attention that the park also has its own museum. Spend Saturday morning in Otavalo, small town in Ecuador, visiting the Poncho Square, where carpets, blankets, belts and all other kinds of hand-made things are sold.

Without any doubts a must-visit is the Galapagos Islands, listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage site. The Galapagos Islands consist of 13 major volcanic islands and more than 40 smaller ones. The islands suggest the tourists some of the rarest and most spectacular animals, all the opportunities for the sailing, snorkeling and scuba diving. Colonial life can be experienced in a town of Cuenca. First of all it is felt in the architecture of numerous churches, museums and art galleries.