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Ecuador

4.5
Landmarks · Sacred & Religious Sites · History Museums
With abundant opportunities to discover fascinating World Heritage Sites, a holiday in Ecuador remains among the most culturally enriching travel experiences. Home to the world's highest active volcano, this little country packs a big punch when it comes to tourist activities. Some of the most popular things to do in Ecuador include visits to its astonishingly biodiverse wilderness areas, home to some 1,500 bird species, 840 species of amphibians and reptiles, and nearly 20,000 plant species. Of course, the highlight of many Ecuador vacations is bound to be the Galapagos Islands, made famous by naturalist Charles Darwin. Aside from the stunning nature, Ecuador also boasts many historic cities filled with photogenic colonial-era churches, mansions, and plazas. Plan how to spend your time in Ecuador and other destinations in Ecuador using our Ecuador trip planner.
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    Top Ecuador tours

    FROM $49 BOOK WITH VIATOR Otavalo, Cotacachi and Cuicocha Tour With Optional Hotel Pick-Up - "Small Group"
    4.1
    Duration: 9 hours
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    FROM $15 BOOK WITH VIATOR The Original Quito City Tour in Trolley with Hotel Pick-up - "Small Group"
    4.2
    Duration: 5 hours
    Tours from $15 »
    FROM $121 BOOK WITH VIATOR Full Day Quito City Tour Including Teleférico and Mitad del Mundo
    4.7
    Duration: 8 hours
    Tours from $121 »

    Places to visit in Ecuador

    Puerto AyoraTrip planner BEST FOR: World heritage site, Nature / Park, Geologic Formation QuitoTrip planner BEST FOR: World heritage site, Religious Site, History Museum Puerto VillamilTrip planner BEST FOR: World heritage site, Geologic Formation, Nature / Park Puerto Baquerizo MorenoTrip planner BEST FOR: World heritage site, Landmark, Scuba / Snorkeling GuayaquilTrip planner BEST FOR: Pier / Boardwalk, Garden, Historic Walking Area

    Regions of Ecuador

    Galapagos IslandsTrip planner Pichincha ProvinceTrip planner Manabi ProvinceTrip planner Cotopaxi ProvinceTrip planner Santa Elena ProvinceTrip planner Imbabura ProvinceTrip planner Tungurahua ProvinceTrip planner Napo ProvinceTrip planner Guayas ProvinceTrip planner

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    Popular things to do in Ecuador

    Charles Darwin Research Station ©
    Nature / Park
    Charles Darwin Research Station
    Puerto Ayora
    3.8
    Duration: 3 hours
    Galapagos Beach at Tortuga Bay ©
    Beach
    Galapagos Beach at Tortuga Bay
    Santa Cruz
    4.8
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Las Grietas ©
    Geologic Formation
    Las Grietas
    Puerto Ayora
    4.4
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    North Seymour Island ©
    Island
    North Seymour Island
    Baltra
    4.8
    Duration: 2h 30 min

    Nature in Ecuador

    Laguna Quilotoa ©
    Water Body
    Laguna Quilotoa
    Cotopaxi Province
    4.8
    Duration: 4 hours
    El Cajas National Park ©
    National Park
    El Cajas National Park
    Cuenca
    4.8
    Duration: 30 minutes
    Las Tintoreras ©
    Island
    Las Tintoreras
    Puerto Villamil
    4.6
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Cuicocha ©
    Water Body
    Cuicocha
    Cotacachi
    4.7
    Duration: 2h 30 min

    Parks in Ecuador

    El Chato - Giant Tortoise Reserve ©
    Nature / Park
    El Chato - Giant Tortoise Reserve
    Puerto Ayora
    4.7
    Duration: 3 hours
    Concha de Perla ©
    Nature / Park
    Concha de Perla
    Puerto Villamil
    4.4
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Cormorant Point
    Nature / Park
    Cormorant Point
    Floreana
    5.0
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Galapaguera de Cerro Colorado ©
    Nature / Park
    Galapaguera de Cerro Colorado
    San Cristobal
    4.5
    Duration: 1h 30 min

    Kid-friendly things to do in Ecuador

    Museo Templo del Sol Pintor Ortega Maila ©
    History Museum
    Museo Templo del Sol Pintor Ortega Maila
    Quito
    4.8
    Duration: 30 minutes
    Playa de los Alemanes ©
    Beach
    Playa de los Alemanes
    Puerto Ayora
    3.9
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Urbina Bay ©
    Island
    Urbina Bay
    Isabela
    5.0
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Elizabeth Bay ©
    Island
    Elizabeth Bay
    Isabela
    4.6
    Duration: 2h 30 min

    Hidden gems in Ecuador

    El Garrapatero ©
    Beach
    El Garrapatero
    Puerto Ayora
    4.5
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Sierra Negra ©
    Volcano
    Sierra Negra
    Isabela
    4.3
    Duration: 6 hours
    Interpretation Center ©
    Natural History Museum
    Interpretation Center
    Puerto Baquerizo Moreno
    4.1
    Duration: 2 hours
    La Loberia ©
    Beach
    La Loberia
    San Cristobal
    4.6
    Duration: 2h 30 min

    Museums in Ecuador

    Galeria Aymara ©
    Art Gallery
    Galeria Aymara
    Puerto Ayora
    4.6
    Duration: 1 hour
    La Capilla Del Hombre ©
    Art Museum
    La Capilla Del Hombre
    Quito
    4.7
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Maki-Art Gallery
    Art Gallery
    Maki-Art Gallery
    Puerto Ayora
    4.6
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Maprae
    Art Museum
    Maprae
    Santa Cruz
    4.3
    Duration: 30 minutes

    Featured attractions

    Ohana Language School ©
    Surfing / Windsurfing / Kitesurfing
    Ohana Language School
    Montanita
    4.5
    Duration: 5 hours
    Quito Bike Tours ©
    Bike Tour
    Quito Bike Tours
    Quito
    5.0
    Duration: 4 hours
    Rio Muchacho Organic Farm ©
    Farm
    Rio Muchacho Organic Farm
    Canoa
    4.4
    Duration: 4 hours
    Aningatravel ©
    Canyoning / Rapelling Tour
    Aningatravel
    Banos
    4.7
    Duration: 8 hours

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