Ecuador is one of the most rewarding destinations in South America. It is a country with an immense cultural wealth. Your territory conjugates four natural regions: the Sierra or Andes, Coast or littoral, Orient or Amazon and Insular Region known as the Galapagos Islands, which offer a wealth of soil, Climatete, mountains, moorland, beaches, islands and forests, which the turn are home to thousands of species of flora and fauna.
Ecuador is not only rich in nature is also rich in its people, since their territory has 13 nationalities and 16 indigenous peoples' customs, traditions, languages and multiple. The peoples of the Amazon Quichua, Huaorani, Achuar, Shuar, Cofan, Siona-Sequoia, Shiwiar and Zaparo. In the Andes are the Quichua de la Sierra with colorful people as the Saraguros Canaris and Otavalo. The coast is home to change Awa, Chachi, Cayapas Tsáchilas and Huacavilcas. And in the cities live mainly mestizos, whites and Afro-Ecuadorians.


The Sierra region, also called Andean region, is rich in cultural diversity, impressive mountains, volcanoes and mountains that provide a variety of landscapes, modern cities where artistic and cultural trends emerging and historically significant cities that have kept their treasures intact architectural and today are visited and admired by tourists and foreigners, who are the best souvenirs of your visit. The provinces that are in this region are: Azuay, Bolivar, Canar, Carchi, Cotopaxi, Chimborazo, Imbabura, Loja, Pichincha and Tungurahua. Below will find a striped the cities we find in this region.

QuitoQuito is one of the most beautiful cities in South America, Climate has a spring and a spectacular setting. AreaAltitudeClimate360 km22850 msnm10º C a 25º C
CuencaCuenca is considered the Athens of Ecuador as one of the most beautiful cities in the country with a large sample of colonial art. AreaAltitudeClimate120.13 km22550 msnm7º C a 25º C
AmbatoAmbato is also known as "Cuna de los Tres Juanes" and "Garden of Ecuador." Annually celebrates the Feast of Flowers and Fruits.AreaAltitudeClimate70.3 km22577 msnm14º C a 20º C
IbarraIbarra is a city with a wonderful natural environment, known as the white city that always comes back.AreaAltitudeClimate1126 km22225 msnm8º C a 24º C
OtavaloOtavalo am a native, famous city for the manufacture of tissues of textiles, that has a 400 years history.AreaAltitudeClimate528 km22530 msnm10º C a 25º C
RiobambaRiobamba, known as the "Sultan of the Andes", is undoubtedly the most beautiful city and magnificent landscapes. AreaAltitudeClimate1150 km22754 msnm6º C a 23º C
GuarandaGuaranda is also known as "The City of Seven Hills." His carnival is a tradition for all its inhabitants and in Ecuador.AreaAltitudeClimate1897 km22668 msnm4º C a 24º C
LatacungaLatacunga, beautiful city, quiet, peaceful and very safe, you will reach the whole province, its lakes, valleys and haciendas.AreaAltitudeClimate1506 km22850 msnm10º C a 25º C
LojaLoja "South Sentinel" has a privileged natural environment and is willing to show a deep, intimate and powerful cultural expression.AreaAltitudeClimate1883 km22100 msnm16º C a 21º C
VilcabambaVilcabamba is a beautiful valley known as the longevity of its inhabitants, is surrounded by a stunning natural setting.AreaAltitudeClimate300 km21500 msnm18º C a 28º C
BañosBaños de Agua Santa is one of the most tourist cities of Ecuador. Here you can perform a myriad of adventure activities.AreaAltitudeClimate1073 km21800 msnm15º C a 25º C
Santo Domingo de los TsáchilasSanto Domingo is a beautiful city surrounded by breathtaking scenery of rainforest, rivers, waterfalls and wildlife.
MindoMindo is a major ecological attractions that have the Ecuador, its cloud forest is home to hundreds of birds.AreaAltitudeClimate50 km21250 msnm19º C a 26º CThe coast region or littoral has the tallest mangroves in the world, beautiful cities, a warm people and beaches for all tastes, from the most crowded where you find people from all nationalities and where you can make sports such as surfing because of its excellent waves, even the hidden and protected, where you can marvel at its extraordinary beauty and enjoy a moment of healthy recreation and relaxation with family and friends.
The region is characterized for a climate warm and it wither southwards, and tropical humid north. The provinces of the Ecuadorian coast are: Esmeraldas, Manabi, Guayas, Los Ríos, El Oro, Santa Elena and Santo Domingo de los Tsáchilas. The main cities in the region are:

GuayaquilGuayaquil, known as the Pearl of the Pacific, is a city that holds history and tradition, and is the main port of Ecuador.AreaAltitudeClimate5237 km24 msnm23º C a 32º C
EsmeraldasEsmeraldas is a major river port, bright and welcoming, has a tropical charm, its population is mostly black.
AtacamesAtacames are one of the more well attended beaches more in the Ecuadoran coast, for your enormous movement and your night life. AreaAltitudeClimate512 km220 msnm21º C a 32º C
MontañitaMontañita es el sitio de visita obligado para la gente joven, que acude atraída por sus campeonatos internacionales de surf.
MantaManta is one of the main seaports and fishing of the Ecuadoran coast and an important resource for its tourism.
Bahía de CaráquezBahia Caraquez constitutes a true attraction for the lovers of the nature for your exceptional environment and ecotourism.
SalinasSalinas has one of the best beaches of Ecuador, offers a great diversity of landscapes, sports and diversion. AreaAltitudeClimate73.57 km25 msnm22º C a 30º C
PortoviejoPortoviejo has many attractions: beaches, monuments, tourist and entertainment centers that attract local and foreign tourists.
MachalaMachala is known as the "Banana Capital of the World" for its large trade based on the cultivation of bananas.
BabahoyoBabahoyo is a city of sharp contrasts, and is identified by many stories and customs, including the development of local food.
QuevedoQuevedo is a city of Ecuador, north of the province of Los Rios. It is a developing city set in a fertile land.
General Villamil, PlayasPlayas is one of the centers of most important tourist attraction of the coast, its beaches are very popular for its warm waters.
ZarumaZaruma is one of the oldest cities in Ecuador, and is the largest producer of coffee, a lot of attention their particular urban layout.The Amazon region offers an incredible spectacle when it comes down from the Andes and opens a huge green carpet of lush vegetation, typical of tropical rainforests, which extends infinitely in the eyes. In the thick vegetation of a real natural laboratory where you can find the most varied kinds of medicinal plants and exotic animals that live among labyrinths of dense forests, with giant trees, which can reach tens of meters. Within ethnic groups that inhabit the forest maintain their own customs and languages and live outside the rest of the population, (Quichua, Shuar, Siona-Sequoia and Huaorani). The provinces of the region are: Sucumbíos, Napo, Pastaza, Orellana, Morona Santiago and Zamora Chinchipe.

TenaTena has become an ideal place for the descent of the whitewater and is considered the capital of the kayaking of the Ecuador.
PuyoPuyo is a city with many natural attractions and kind people that have become a thriving and progressive city.
Nueva Loja Known as Lago Agrio, oil is the epicenter of the country, from here we will also have access to know the secrets of the jungle.
ZamoraZamora, was named as the "Land of birds and waterfalls" because it is surrounded by a beautiful natural environment.
Francisco de OrellanaFrancisco de Orellana, also known as Coca is the capital of Orellana province, located northeast of Ecuador.The Galapagos Islands Region, is one of the Global Biodiversity Sanctuaries, which is why UNESCO in 1979, declared Natural Patrimony of Humanity and in 2001 extended the declaration for the marine reserve in 1985, was named as a Biosphere Reserve. Galapagos is the perfect place to understand the evolutionary changes that have ushered in a new perspective on life on the planet. Most of the flora and fauna in the islands are endemic, which makes it a paradise condiserada we can still enjoy our planet. The insular region is nearly a thousand miles west of mainland Ecuador and is comprised of 13 large islands, 17 small and 47 islets.

The Galapagos Islands located 950 miles from Ecuador in the Pacific Ocean, is one of the major tourist attractions and the country's scientific. The archipelago has four inhabited islands, where you can find a wide choice of hotels of all categories. It also has an extensive agricultural production, fisheries and livestock.
Santa Cruz IslandIn the island population is the largest settlement of Galapagos, as well as the offices of the Charles Darwin Station and the Galapagos National Park.
San Cristobal IslandThe only island with a freshwater lagoon, is characterized by the contrast between the beaches of white sand and black lava rocks.
Isabela IslandIt is the largest island in the archipelago, has six volcanoes, five of them active. In each of them inhabits a unique species of giant turtles.
Floreana IslandThe flamingo lagoon at Punta Cormorant is probably one of the most visited places on this island, a colorful scenery.
The Galapagos Islands are a World Heritage Site since 1978, recognized worldwide for its endemic species, by studies of Darwin, his theory of evolution. They have a mild climate, tropical, with temperatures ranging from 23 to 34 degrees year round. Galapagos is one of the most complex ocean systems and unique.
Española IslandThe Española Island is the more visited for the ornithologists since in it can find a great variety of specieses.
Santiago IslandSantiago has the most spectacular natural environments, here is a salt mine in ruins and unique species of fauna.
Fernandina IslandFernandina is one of the most exotic Galapagos Islands, you can marvel at the incredible volcanic landscapes.
Santa Fe IslandThe cliffs are a paradise of endemic marine iguanas from Santa Fe, a chance to see the spectacular cactus trees.
Baltra IslandSite of entry for most visitors to the Galapagos, here is the airport from where they will be brought to port to start your journey.
Seymour Norte IslandThe ideal place for hiking, swimming, enjoy snorkeling and diving. You will see the endemic Palo Santo trees.
Genovesa IslandKnown as the Bird Island, is home to masked boobies and red-footed, bird lovers will enjoy a lot there.
Bartolome IslandIt is the most visited of the islands, lunar landscape shows better than any other geological history of the Galapagos Islands.
Pinta IslandIsland is the original of the famous Lonesome George Tortoise. This island has no sightseeing places to go in there is any need for a special permit.
Rabida IslandRabida Island is considered the geographic center of the Galapagos Islands, is famous for its classic red soil.
Marchena IslandThe perfect place for those professional scuba divers as it is very rich in ichthyology, usually the water is clear and transparent.
Darwin IslandThere is no access to the interior of the Island, but allows professional diving around him, which has excellent vertical walls.
Wolf Island It is not accessible and do not allow the visit in the tourist field in its vicinity is used exclusively for diving.
Peru is best known as the land of the Incas. It is one of the tourist attractions and major world cultural. With more than 2500 kilometers of coastline which receive the waters of the Pacific, in addition to the many valleys and snowy mountains and the rainforests of the Amazon added to the various alternatives offered to the tourist tourist.
Peru has an endless number of natural and scenic beauty, cultural and historical. It has three major regions, a narrow coastal belt, the mountains of the Andes of greater width, and the Amazon rainforest. In these three different regions are different exotic plants and animals.
Peru is characterized by having one of the most diverse ecological systems.

LimaIt is Peru's capital and home to one of the most grand and monumental historic centers in Latin America.
CuscoIt is the capital of the ancient Inca empire. It is considered the main tourist center of Peru, because of its great monuments.
PunoPuno is located in the center of the vast plateau of Collao shores of Lake Titicaca. It is the folklore capital of Peru for its beautiful dances.
MancoraIt is one of the most beautiful and popular beaches for tourists and foreigners, seen as a small paradise.AreaAltitudeClimate100,19km229 msnm17º C a 26º C
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