Ecuador as a preferred destination for travelers

Ecuador has unique exuberant landscapes and a privileged geographical position that allows it to be considered the country with the richest biodiversity and unique cultural manifestations in the world. It is the ideal destination for you to live your vacations in a special way. Having adventure and unforgettable experiences, for which these are the reasons why Ecuador is the preferred destination of world travelers.

DIVERSITY

Ecuador is one of the countries with the greatest diversity in the world and one of the countries with the greatest diversity by territorial extension, which makes it a special destination for nature lovers.

PROTECTION OF ECOSYSTEMS

Ecuador is the second country in Latin America with the largest territory dedicated to the protection of its ecosystems, with 33.26% of its territory under conservation or environmental management.

COUNTRY OF ORCHIDS

Ecuador is considered the "country of orchids" with more than 4,200 known species and 1,300 endemic species spread throughout the territory.

HOME OF THE HUMPBACK WHALES

The observation of humpback whales in the months of June to September in the coastal profile is one of the spectacles of nature that Ecuador invites you to discover.

FOUR ADVENTURE REGIONS

It is an ideal destination for travelers seeking adventure: starting from bird watching to snorkeling, going through walks in the Amazon Jungle such as the Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve or climbing mountains such as Tungurahua, Chimborazo or Cotopaxi, continuing with the practice of adventure sports such as descents in rapids and waterfalls, cable cars and even the experience of feeling the adrenaline of the swing at the end of the world.

GALAPAGOS

The Galapagos Islands are the main tourist attractions of nature in Ecuador, the Enchanted Islands are a Natural Heritage of Humanity and a natural treasure of great international attraction.

THE CLOSEST POINT TO THE SUN

The snowy Chimborazo is the closest point on earth to the Sun, measured from the center of the Earth. It is a majestic natural setting of great beauty for mountaineering lovers.

QUITO AND THE MIDDLE OF THE WORLD

The beautiful city of Quito, First Cultural Heritage of Humanity, better known as the capital of the Center of the World, has invaluable wealth and diversity in its Historic Center, a space worth visiting and admiring.

CUENCA

Another city worth taking into account to visit is Cuenca, known as the "Athens of Ecuador", and also declared by UNESCO as a Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

THE LUNGS OF THE PLANET

The Yasuní National Park is another must-see in Ecuador, where an impressive biodiversity is protected in the heart of the Amazonian Tropical Rain Forest.