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  • Charles Darwin Station

    A location in the Galápagos Islands to see the region's famous wildlife.

  • Tortuga Bay

    A location in the Galápagos Islands to see the region's famous wildlife.

  • Las Tintoreras Islet

    A location in the Galápagos Islands to see the region's famous wildlife.

  • Yasuní National Park

    An excellent spot for bird watching, wildlife photography trips and learning about the Indigenous communities protecting this ultra-diverse biosphere.

  • Quilotoa Loop

    A popular hiking destination with emerald-green waters and a stunning view of the Andean mountain range, located south of Quito.

  • Latacunga

    A town near the Quilotoa Loop where buses and transportation for day tours to the crater can be booked.

  • Pillaro

    A town in Tungurahua where villagers prepare all year for La Diablada Pillareña, a festival steeped in tradition and spirituality.

  • Tungurahua

    A province where Pillaro is located, and where La Diablada Pillareña takes place.

  • Ambato

    The closest urban city to Pillaro, making it a convenient stop when exploring the Central Highlands or attending La Diablada Pillareña.

  • Plaza Grande

    A must-see landmark in Quito's UNESCO-recognized historical center.

  • Metropolitan Cathedral

    A must-see landmark in Quito's UNESCO-recognized historical center.

  • Iglesia de la Compañía de Jesús

    A must-see landmark in Quito's UNESCO-recognized historical center where you can admire the gilded colonial churches.

  • Iglesia Convento de San Francisco

    A must-see landmark in Quito's UNESCO-recognized historical center where you can admire the gilded colonial churches.

  • Catedral Metropolitana

    A must-see landmark in Quito's UNESCO-recognized historical center.

  • Palacio Arzobispal

    A place in Quito with restaurants to taste quiteños’ favorite treats.

  • Otavalo

    A city in the Northern Highlands where visitors can immerse themselves in Indigenous culture at artisan workshops, local music stores and festivals.

  • Mount Chimborazo

    A well-loved volcano and snow-capped hiking destination along the Avenue of Volcanoes.

  • Volcán Cotopaxi

    A well-loved volcano and snow-capped hiking destination along the Avenue of Volcanoes.

  • Montañita

    A prime surf destination on Ecuador’s coastline.

  • Canoa

    A prime surf destination on Ecuador’s coastline.

  • Ayampe

    A prime surf destination on Ecuador’s coastline.

  • National Park Machalilla

    The go-to spot for nature-loving individuals hoping to catch a glimpse of unique wildlife.

  • Los Frailes

    A secluded beach ideal for relaxed retreats, given it has calm water and few hotels.

  • Playa Tortuga

    A secluded beach ideal for relaxed retreats, given it has calm water and few hotels.

  • Playa Rosada

    A secluded beach ideal for relaxed retreats, given it has calm water and few hotels.

  • Puerto López

    A location in Manabí where humpback whales migrate every May, attracted by the warm waters of the Machalilla National Park.

  • Manabí

    A province where Puerto López is located, known for the humpback whales that migrate every May.