Ecuador is a typical tourist destination, but offers more vacation options. The Pacific coast offers relaxation beaches, while Amazon allows you to combine ecotourism and active sports from Tena to rafting. Finally, for the buffers of history, both Quito's old town and Cuenca look at the Ecuador colonial past.
High-quality South American tourist destinations such as Chile, Argentina and Brazil, Ecuador bordering Colombia and Peru. This is a small country with a reliably small size, approximately the size of the US state of Colorado. In spite of the latter, Ecuador, with its eleven national parks, covers a wide variety of terrain, including the well-known Cotopaxi and Tungurahua, from the west coast to the rainforest and the majestic peaks / volcanoes. As for indoor activities, close to museums and architectural sites, for those who like shopping, Ecuador, home of the "Panama" hat, offers plenty of goods from silver and leather to local craftsmen.
An Andean nation, the capital of Ecuador, Quito was one of the original UNESCO World Heritage Sites. More than 9000 meters above sea level, Quito is temperate, approaching the name of the "eternal spring city", even though it is only 15 miles from the Equator. The country's second largest city continues to preserve the medieval town of La Plaza Grande and Palacio del Gobierno and the cathedral. Another sight nearby is the San Francisco Monastery.
Beyond these traditional tourists & # 39; spots, the city itself includes hilltop roofs in the residential area. There are many informal neighboring restaurants nearby.
The Pacific coast of Ecuador is dominated by its largest city and main port, Guayaquil. On the coastal promenade of Malecon in 2000, where there are several restaurants and shops and contrasting nature and eco-preservation, Guayaquil is more than just starting western points. In addition to its 21st century offer, "La Rotonda" provides a historic context for mentioning the meeting between two of America's most famous liberators, San Martin and Simon Bolivar.
As already noted, Guayaquil is also an important starting point for those to the west, especially the Galapagos Islands of Ecuador, 600 miles to the sea. The great turtles there were named, the islands have a colorful story that pirates dwell four centuries ago. In contrast, ecotourism is a popular destination today. The number of rare animal species and plants is the main pull that was launched by Charles Darwin at the beginning of the 19th century. Restrictions apply in line with defense efforts, so you must plan ahead to join one of the small cruises.
Cuenca, the third largest city in Ecuador, still has a past stamp with cobblestone streets and colonial architecture. However, the most important public building dates back to recent times. The large, multi-domed "New Cathedral" was completed in the 20th century, while the "old cathedral" served as a museum.
Located near Cuenca, Amazon is Ecuador, covering six provinces. Tours often start at Baños for visitors looking for pink dolphins, rumpled monkeys, tripods and oversized rodents.
All in all, an Ecuadorian vacation offers all-inclusive historical and cultural tours for active, adventurous outdoor sports and eco-tours. In addition, Ecuador's different weather zones choose tropical lovers to go to beaches or rainforests, or for those who want to get out of the heat to enjoy Quito's temperate climate. Finally, Ecuador retained the Andean region's specialty while still being accessible to international travelers.
Source by Elizabeth Avery