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.