Ecuador is a charming destination for all tourists, who love pure nature, historical sites, charming beaches, wildlife, adventure and water sports. At their disposal are numerous charming hotels in Ecuador, which provide premium quality service in addition to rather excellent rates.
You'll find so many must see things in Ecuador, so in order to help you to plan your vacation without missing several of them, here is a list of the most well-known tourist attractions in Ecuador.
1.Quito- Ecuador’s capital (and second-largest) city has a setting of fantastic natural elegance, overshadowed by the volcano Pichincha with its twin peaks of Ruco and Guagua. There you can find a few of the most incredible Ecuador hotels. Quito used to be a significant Inca city that was destroyed shortly before the arrival of the Spanish conquistadors. Despite the fact that no Inca traces remain, the city has preserved a lot of its Spanish colonial character, the cathedral in the Plaza de la Independencia (the oldest church in South America) and the numerous old churches and monasteries being among the most notable instances. Most of Quito’s colonial churches are located into the Old Town, components of which have been listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.
2.The Andean Highlands- The Pan-American Highway traverses the country from north to south, a spectacular route which passes through all of the principal cities of the Andean Highlands. There are a number of exciting cities there like Tulcán, Chota, in addition to the valley of Otavalo. South of Quito, the region of Latacunga and Ambato has a lot fine scenery, marked by an avenue of volcanoes. Two active ones are located inside of the Parque Nacional Sangay, a national park of exceptional beauty which has been listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. The park is characterized by a number of landscapes, ranging from rain forests to glaciers, and also various indigenous animal species, for example the mountain tapir as well as the Andean condor.
3.Guayaquil- Ecuador’s most significant city, Guayaquil is additionally the chief port and commercial center. A single day for certain won’t be enough to take a look at all its attractions therefore you can book a hotel in Ecuador and have a lot of fun. A great starting point for sightseeing could be the Rotonda, the city’s most historic landmark, which faces the gorgeous garden promenade of Paseo de las Colonias. Across the malecón are the Government Palace and city hall while, at the northern end, one can find the ancient fortress of la Planchada.
4.The Littoral- This is a narrow coastal belt. The chief ports supply visitors with a number of the best resorts for deep-sea fishing on the west coast. Extremely fascinating are the towns of Playas Posoria and Salinas, while Esmeraldas, one of the country’s main ports, is additionally known for its stunning beaches. The relaxing island of Muisne is also changing into a popular destination.
5.The Oriente- El Oriente is the term used by Ecuadorians to refer to the Amazon basin in eastern Ecuador. This is a primeval world of virgin forests and exotic flora and fauna, still generally inhabited by Indians. The principal towns of the area are El Puyo, Lago Agrio, Macas, Sucúa, Tena and Zamora. Tourist excursions are available along the rivers, which provide the principal method of transport. One of the main rivers in this area is the Napo which, like most of the rivers in the Oriente, is a tributary of the Amazon (which lies further east in Peru). Baños is worth visiting, taking its name because of the multiple springs and pools of hot and cold mineral waters. It is also the gateway to the Amazon region, passing through the spectacular gorge of the River Pastaza.
6.Galápagos Islands- Situated about 1000km west of the Ecuadorian mainland, the islands are bleak, barren and rocky. Made famous by Charles Darwin’s scientific voyage in the ‘Beagle’ throughout the 19th century, the islands’ specific wildlife â€" which involves giant tortoises, lizards and iguanas â€" remains probably the most exciting feature for the modern-day visitor. Some 50 per cent of the islands’ species are found nowhere else on the planet. The islands have been turned into a national park in an attempt to preserve their natural condition, and, in 1978, UNESCO declared the Galápagos to be ‘the universal natural heritage of humanity’. In 1998, the Government enacted a law for the ‘Special Regime for the Conservation and Sustainable Development of the Galápagos Province’, which states that the protection of the area is a state responsibility.
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