Ecuador

Known for:

• The Galapagos Islands
• Eco-lodges and boat trips in the Amazon basin
• Trekking in the Andes
• Staying at Haciendas

We suggest you visit:

• Quito
• The Amazon Rainforest
• The Galapagos Islands
• The Otavalo area
• The Cotopaxi area
• Banõs
• Cuenca
• Mindo Cloud Forest

Cool things to do:

• Snorkel with sharks, sea lions and turtles in the Galapagos Islands- there’s nothing quite like it!
• Swim with hammerhead sharks through the “the alley” at Kick Rock
• Swing on a vine in the Amazon jungle
• Explore the jungle by foot, canoe and canopy
• Trek up to the edge of the Sierra Niegra volcano (the second largest crater in the world) and explore the surreal lava flows
• Visit a local market with a chef, learn about the various fruits and vegetables and watch while the chef makes sumptuous drinks and dishes from the purchases
• Take a ride on the Devil’s Nose train- sitting up top with a front row view!
• Riding mountain bikes down Cotopaxi Mountain
• Go horseback riding at a hacienda
• Kick back at the comfortable and historic San Augustin de Callo hacienda and get to know the lamas!
• Visit indigenous markets for textiles and leather goods

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Official Language: Spanish