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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 $20 BOOK WITH VIATOR Quito Airport Arrival Transfer to Hotel
    4.4
    Duration: 45 minutes
    Tours from $20 »
    FROM $49 BOOK WITH VIATOR Otavalo, Cotacachi and Cuicocha Tour With Optional Hotel Pick-Up - "Small Group"
    4.1
    Duration: 9 hours
    Tours from $49 »
    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 $118 BOOK WITH VIATOR Full Day Quito City Tour Including Teleférico and Mitad del Mundo
    4.7
    Duration: 9 hours
    Tours from $118 »
    FROM $69 BOOK WITH VIATOR Full-Day Tour Cotopaxi National Park - All included from Quito
    4.7
    Duration: 9 hours
    Tours from $69 »
    FROM $20 BOOK WITH VIATOR Transfer to Quito Airport with Hotel Pick-up
    4.3
    Duration: 45 minutes
    Tours from $20 »
    FROM $35 BOOK WITH VIATOR Old Town Quito Sightseeing, Food, Culture Small Group or Private Walking Tour
    4.7
    Duration: 4 hours
    Tours from $35 »
    FROM $79 BOOK WITH VIATOR Otavalo Tour from Quito Visiting Cayambe, Indigenous Market, Small groups
    4.7
    Duration: 10 hours
    Tours from $79 »
    FROM $62 BOOK WITH VIATOR Cotopaxi Full-Day Small Group Tour from Quito
    4.9
    Duration: 10 hours
    Tours from $62 »

    Places to visit in Ecuador

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

    Regions of Ecuador

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

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    Popular 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: 3 hours
    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: 3 hours
    El Chato - Giant Tortoise Reserve ©
    Nature / Park
    El Chato - Giant Tortoise Reserve
    Puerto Ayora
    4.7
    Duration: 3 hours

    Nature in Ecuador

    Laguna Quilotoa ©
    Water Body
    Laguna Quilotoa
    Cotopaxi Province
    4.8
    Duration: 4 hours
    Los Tuneles ©
    Geologic Formation
    Los Tuneles
    Puerto Villamil
    4.7
    Duration: 3 hours
    Las Grietas ©
    Geologic Formation
    Las Grietas
    Puerto Ayora
    4.4
    Duration: 3 hours
    El Cajas National Park ©
    National Park
    El Cajas National Park
    Cuenca
    4.8
    Duration: 30 minutes

    Hidden gems in Ecuador

    Sierra Negra ©
    Volcano
    Sierra Negra
    Isabela
    4.3
    Duration: 6 hours
    Galapagos Eco Fishing ©
    Fishing Charter / Tour
    Galapagos Eco Fishing
    San Cristobal
    4.5
    Duration: 4 hours
    Centro de Crianza Tortugas Gigantes Arnaldo Tupiza Chamaidan ©
    Zoo
    Centro de Crianza Tortugas Gigantes Arnaldo Tupiza Chamaidan
    Puerto Villamil
    4.4
    Duration: 3 hours
    Wreck Bay Diving Center ©
    Scuba / Snorkeling
    Wreck Bay Diving Center
    San Cristobal
    4.6
    Duration: 4 hours

    Kid-friendly things to do in Ecuador

    Asilo de la Paz
    Zoo
    Asilo de la Paz
    Floreana
    5.0
    Duration: 3 hours
    Punta Pitt ©
    Hiking Trail
    Punta Pitt
    San Cristobal
    4.3
    Duration: 3 hours
    Playa Mann ©
    Beach
    Playa Mann
    San Cristobal
    4.3
    Duration: 3 hours
    Playa de los Alemanes ©
    Beach
    Playa de los Alemanes
    Puerto Ayora
    3.9
    Duration: 3 hours

    Museums in Ecuador

    SAMAY Latin Art ©
    Art Gallery
    SAMAY Latin Art
    Puerto Ayora
    4.6
    Duration: 1 hour
    Casa Museo Guayasamin ©
    Art Museum
    Casa Museo Guayasamin
    Quito
    4.8
    Duration: 3 hours
    La Capilla Del Hombre ©
    Specialty Museum
    La Capilla Del Hombre
    Quito
    4.7
    Duration: 1 hour
    Galeria Exotico Ecuador ©
    Art Gallery
    Galeria Exotico Ecuador
    Puerto Ayora
    4.7
    Duration: 3 hours

    Shopping in Ecuador

    Chocolapagos Darwin's Favourites
    Gift & Specialty Shop
    Chocolapagos Darwin's Favourites
    Puerto Ayora
    4.8
    Duration: 3 hours
    Otavalo Market ©
    Flea Market
    Otavalo Market
    Otavalo
    4.1
    Duration: 3 hours
    Olga Fisch Folklore ©
    Gift & Specialty Shop
    Olga Fisch Folklore
    Quito
    4.5
    Duration: 3 hours
    Plaza Lagos ©
    Gift & Specialty Shop
    Plaza Lagos
    Guayaquil
    4.7
    Duration: 3 hours

    Featured attractions

    KAJOL LAVAN TRAVEL ©
    Parasailing / Paragliding
    KAJOL LAVAN TRAVEL
    Banos
    4.8
    Duration: 4 hours
    Casa Cultural Trude Sojka ©
    Specialty Museum
    Casa Cultural Trude Sojka
    Quito
    4.8
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Rio Muchacho Organic Farm ©
    Farm
    Rio Muchacho Organic Farm
    Canoa
    4.4
    Duration: 3 hours
    Servi Taxi Banos ©
    Taxi / Shuttle
    Servi Taxi Banos
    Banos
    5.0
    Duration: 4 hours

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