Ecuador-Destination Spots

Quito

Quito is one of the most popular places for tourists who visit Ecuador. It is second highest capital in the world, located at 2,850 meters above sea level. The capital also lies at the heart of a phenomenon known as “Avenue of Volcanoes”, the two parallel lines of volcanoes which run along the Andes’ spine. It is a very lively city with many sights that one can see when traveling beautiful parts of Ecuador. This city is home to the Middle of the World monument located at the Equatorial Line.  Quito’s new attraction Teleferico, enables tourists to enjoy the sights of beautiful Ecuador at an elevation of 4,000 meters. Beautiful mountains and spring weather all year long provides for a perfect getaway for many travelers whenever they want to visit.

Galapagos Islands

Relatively young compared to the history of the world, the Galapagos sprouted out of the Pacific from a sub oceanic lava vent on the ocean floor. The Galapagos Island is an unmatched destination for anyone who wants to spend time outdoors. At the moment there are sixty named islands, where you can see sea birds, sea lions, finches and iguanas. Along with rare species, its unique fauna provides for an unforgettable experience. This wonderful gifts of nature cannot be seen anywhere in the world, except 600 miles away from the coast of Ecuador. These islands offer some of the world’s best scuba diving so you can take a look at aquatic life. The Devil’s Crown is a submarine wonderland that should not be missed. This place provides a home for giant tortoises and sharks can be found sleeping harmlessly at the bottom. Every month, there are different things that are happening on Galapagos Islands which means every visit is a new visit.

Amazon Basin

Amazonian ecosystem is one of the richest plant and animal communities in the world. Ecuador’s Amazon basin is famous for its heavy forests, where trees reach astounding heights of 46 meters. The region’s diverse flora and fauna attracts many tourists every year who come to see nature’s beauty at its best. The Amazon River starts as hundreds of tiny streams high in the Peruvian Andes that will begins to merge into larger rivers as it rushes down the slopes through the Ecuador. During its long journey to the sea, the Amazon River varies in color. Some of the tributaries are called “white” rivers although the color in reality is more comparable to murky yellow or tan. The “black” rivers have dark water due to its depth but the liquid is clearer than the “white” rivers. At the point of Manaus, where the Rio Negro flows in the muddy Amazon, there is a dramatic union between these two rivers. For miles these two rivers would flow side by side clearly defined until they finally merge. This part of Ecuador is full of national parks that protect the extraordinary habitats of the Amazon basin.