Ecuador is a vibrant and colourful country which really took me by surprise. Its diverse landscapes, ancient culture and colonial history make it a fascinating and intense place to visit.
Patrick Chase, Latin America Specialist, 01993 838618
A diminutive country that boasts a wonderfully diverse array of sights, Ecuador is a pocket-sized version of all that is synonymous with Latin America. It has a landscape dotted with smoking volcanoes, well-preserved colonial towns, vibrant and colourful indigenous markets and vast tracts of sultry Amazon rainforest.
But Ecuador has one unique feature all of its own - the magnificent Galapagos Islands. Famous for their wide variety of fearless wildlife and as the inspiration for Charles Darwin’s theory of evolution, a cruise around these fascinating islands is one of the world’s great travel experiences.
Proving the old maxim that the best things really do come in small packages, Ecuador has more than enough to provide any visitor with an enthralling trip.
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Selected Highlights
Our specialists have travelled the length and breadth of the country to research the best places to stay and things to do. Here they list a few of their favourite “unmissables”.
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Browse for souvenirs in Otavalo Market
Otavalo market is world renowned for its colourful textiles and art work. The traditional people from this area still uphold their customs, with...
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Take the Devil's Nose train journey
The Devil's Nose is a famous piece of rail track, named due to the fact that so many people died in the construction of the switchbacks down the side...
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Experience the transition from Andes to Amazon
Ecuador is like a mini version of South America. It has everything from high Andes to steamy Amazon jungle and tropical lowlands. Travelling from...
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