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A destination you must visit

Choose Ecuador as your holiday destination! This beautiful country is a paradise everywhere you look at it. Let yourself be amazed by its culture expressed majestically in its churches, buildings and heritage cities

For example, in Quito, discover the Best Preserve Historic Center in South America. In the Coast, you’ll fall in love with its views, beaches and the abundance of fauna that they enclose. Increase your adrenaline by practicing a variety of adventure sports that Ecuador has to offer. And do not forget to delight yourself with the taste of its gastronomic diversity, which you’ll find while touring this country full of magic and charm…

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5 extraordinary reasons to visit Ecuador

1Galápagos: the islands that inspired Darwin

The great biodiversity and wildlife found in the Galápagos Islands are so unique that Darwin raised the Theory of Evolution based on it.

2 The Mitad del Mundo (Middle of the World monument) and the place where bodies weigh less

Ecuador is lucky enough to be located in the middle of the world, a very privileged area. This geographical feature allows the phenomenon of gravity to be exerted with less force in Quito; meaning that, here the bodies weigh slightly less than in other places around the world.

3The closest point from the Earth to the sun

In the province of Chimborazo stands the amazing Chimborazo Volcano. At 6268 m in height, this colossus is the closest point from Earth to the Sun.

4Humpback whales and their love ritual

Each year, the warm waters of the Ecuadorian Pacific are chosen by the humpback whales to perform their love ritual. Its sighting is a unique event between a mixture of respect and amazement.

5The 'Panama Hat' is made in Ecuador

The renowned straw hat or 'Panama Hat' is native to the Ecuadorian coast. In addition, it is a product demanded worldwide because of its distinguished craftsmanship.

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Parque Nacional Cajas: un paraíso en las alturas
   
A 30 km. al oeste de la ciudad de Cuenca se encuentra uno de los sitios naturales de mayor belleza del Ecuador: el Parque Nacional Cajas (PNC). Sus características paisajísticas, el valor arqueológico de la zona, la riqueza de flora y fauna (en especial la endémica), adicional a los más
Ecuador y sus 21 Pueblos Mágicos con tanto por descubrir
   

Ecuador es infinitamente diverso y nuestros cuatro mundos son un paraíso de vida y patrimonio, capaces de hacer vibrar tu espíritu con mágicas aventuras. En esta ocasión queremos presentarte a 21 localidades fascinantes que te esperan en los más preciosos rincones con historias y tradiciones únicas, espacios naturales sorprendentes, culturas

CASA YANGOE: Un espacio para el comercio justo y el esparcimiento
   

“Casa Yangoe” es un proyecto que nació en Quito con la finalidad de visibilizar el trabajo de campesinos, artesanos y pequeños productores, en un modelo de mercado justo que los permita crecer y tener acceso a una vida digna.

El proyecto que inició hace seis años con la alianza de 12

Descubre la Amazonía ecuatoriana desde la Hostería Ojo de Agua y su hotel container
   

Sabemos que adentrarte en las profundidades de la selva es parte de tu listado de aventuras por cumplir; sin embargo, también sabemos que siempre buscas sentirte como en casa. En la Amazonía ecuatoriana existe un lugar increíble donde estas dos alternativas se combinan para brindarte experiencias auténticas: Hostería Ojo de

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Featured Destinations

Quito

The also known as “Carita de Dios”, declared by UNESCO as the first Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 1978, has an infinity of places to discover and activities to be done that will surprise you.

Guayaquil

Cuenca

Yasuní

Galápagos

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Discover more about Ecuador

If you are planning your trip, you can’t leave the essential details of your stay for the end. Find out more about every aspect necessary to make your adventure in Ecuador a pleasant one.

Weather

Ecuador has a variety of microclimates, during the following seasons: summer (June-November) and winter (December.May)

Currency

Since 2000, the US dollar became the official currency in Ecuador

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(Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Cuba, North Korea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan, Somalia and Senegal).

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Featured Activities

Nature has everything for you! If you are adventurous or if you prefer relaxed activities, Ecuador has the best experiences to offer.

Diving

Ecuador is one of the best destinations in the world to explore underwater because the beauty of the entire South Pacific is concentrated in its colorful marine fauna, its underwater cliffs, corals and more. The Galapagos Marine Reserve, the Machalilla…

Trekking

Surf

Rafting

Bird watching

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Blossoming of the Araguaney

From December to February

Mangahurco, a parish in the border canton of Zapotillo in Loja Province, is dressed in yellow for the first couple of months every year when the araguaney blossom.

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WORLD TRAVEL AWARDS
AWARDS

Ecuador has won several awards in the tourism industry. Standing out not only for being the most chosen destinations in several areas but praised, in addition, for excelling in tourism products and services.

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