Ecuador

Four worlds in one small country: Galápagos, Andes, Amazon and Pacific Coast

Ecuador is the country of concentrated contrasts. In just a few hours you can go from snow-capped volcanoes to Amazon rainforest, from indigenous markets to tropical beaches, from colonial cities to the most extraordinary islands on the planet.

Ecuador is a country the size of the United Kingdom that contains four completely different worlds. The Galápagos Islands, where Darwin understood evolution and where wildlife still doesn't fear humans. The Ecuadorian Andes, with active volcanoes, indigenous markets and colonial haciendas. The Amazon, one of the most biodiverse regions on the planet. And the Pacific coast, with beaches, humpback whales and Afro-Ecuadorian culture. But what makes Ecuador special is not just its diversity, but its accessibility. Distances are short, internal flights cheap and tourist infrastructure excellent. You can have breakfast in Quito at 2,800 meters, lunch in the Amazon rainforest and dinner on the coast, all in the same day. And then there are the Galápagos. The archipelago that changed our understanding of the world. Volcanic islands where giant tortoises, marine iguanas, blue-footed boobies and sea lions live without fear of humans. A living laboratory of evolution that must be seen at least once in a lifetime.

Galápagos Islands

Darwin's archipelago: 13 volcanic islands with unique wildlife. Giant tortoises, marine iguanas, blue-footed boobies, sea lions and hammerhead sharks.

Andes and Highlands

The Avenue of Volcanoes with Cotopaxi and Chimborazo. Colonial Quito, Otavalo market, historic haciendas and Quechua indigenous communities.

Amazon

The most accessible tropical rainforest in South America. Lodges in the Yasuní reserve, navigable rivers, incredible wildlife and indigenous communities.

Pacific Coast

Beaches of Montañita and Salinas, humpback whale watching in Puerto López (June-September), Isla de la Plata and mangroves.

Galápagos: the origin

The islands that changed our understanding of the world. Wildlife that doesn't fear humans, active volcanoes and the most important evolution laboratory on the planet.

Experiences

Ecuador concentrates unique experiences in a small space: from swimming with sea lions to walking on active volcanoes, from getting lost in the Amazon jungle to bargaining in indigenous markets.

Snorkeling with sea lions

In Galápagos, swimming alongside playful sea lion pups that approach curiously. An animal connection experience hard to match.

Otavalo Market

The largest indigenous market in South America. Textiles, crafts and living Quechua culture. Saturdays are spectacular.

Amazon by canoe

Venturing into the jungle along rivers that are the only roads. Monkeys, macaws, pink dolphins and indigenous communities.

Quilotoa Crater

Turquoise volcanic lagoon at 3,900 meters. One of the most impressive landscapes in the Ecuadorian Andes.

Exclusive access to researchers and biologists

Who are involved in conservation projects, offering firsthand insight into their work and the chance to take part in unique educational experiences.

Horseback riding

One of the favorite horse rides takes you towards the Cotopaxi through a pine forest to plains just below the volcano with magnificent views of the surrounding mountains.

The Avenue of Volcanoes

Ecuador has more active volcanoes per square kilometer than almost anywhere else. Cotopaxi, Chimborazo, Tungurahua: snow-capped giants that dominate the Andean landscape.

Ecuador combines colonial haciendas in the Andes, jungle lodges in the Amazon and expedition ships in Galápagos. Each region has its unique accommodation style.

Ecoventura MV Origin

Pikaia Lodge

Hacienda Zuleta

Mashpi Lodge

Napo Wildlife Center

Casa Gangotena

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