The small South American state of Ecuador is located on the Pacific coast. The northern part of the country is crossed by the equator, from which the country got its name. Along the western coast there is a lowland, the central part is occupied by high mountain peaks of the Andes, the eastern part is mangrove, tropical forests. But the main pearl of Ecuador is the Galapagos Islands.
Holidays in Ecuador are attractive because at the same time, in one trip, you can visit three ecosystems:
- rainy jungle forests;
- hot deserts;
- snowy mountain peaks and giant volcanoes.
Tours to Ecuador - an unforgettable vacation regardless of the season.
Ecuador amazes with the richness of flora, fauna and natural landscapes. In addition to beaches, tropics, colonial-era attractions and high-altitude mountain tours, this country is attractive for its holidays and festivals associated with religious dates. They are held throughout the year in a spectacular, noisy and fun way, using ancient Indian rituals and folk motifs.
In addition to traveling around the country, tours to Ecuador are also a tasting of local cuisine. How can you refuse the culinary dishes of the Indian peoples who lived here in the pre-colonial era? The tables of Ecuadorians are occupied by stewed meat, soups, fish, rice dishes, vegetables, grains and eggs. As a side dish, locals use fried bananas, cassava, corn and other local crops. All of them are based on ancient Indian traditions.
Tourists spending their holidays in Ecuador can cross the country in one day, visiting tropical beaches, the Amazon jungle, the foot of the active volcano Cotopaxi and visiting the workshops of local artisans. The best period for scuba diving and beach holidays in Ecuador is from September to November. Prices during this season are the highest. For hiking and mountain routes, the period from August to February is better suited.
Tours to Ecuador include the following programs:
- A trip to the Galapagos Islands;
- A cruise across the country;
- A combined tour with a visit to Colombia, Peru, Bolivia;
- Active recreation in the mountains;
- A visit to the country's natural reserves;
- Studying colonial architecture and Indian traditions;
- The Amazon jungle.
The volcanic landscape of the Andes explains the presence of hot springs in the mountains of Ecuador. Tourists love to relax in the mountain resort of Baños, which attracts them with a stunning panorama and a mild subtropical climate. Young people are attracted by the skillful cocktails and evening discos of the resort of Atacames. It is located near Canoa and is famous for its good surfing conditions, deserted beaches and stunning nature. The southern coast of the country is famous for the resort of Salinas. A great place for surfers is Montanita. A good alternative to the Galapagos Islands is the island of Isla de La Plata. The price of a tour to a particular resort depends on the season.
Having visited this small country, it is impossible not to pay attention to
- Cotopaxi National Park;
- hot springs of Baños;
- scuba diving in the Galapagos;
- excursions to the jungle;
- Saturday Indian market in Otavalo;
- colorful capital Quito;
- city with colonial culture - Cuenca.
