Holidays in Ecuador offer a microcosm of South America. Ecuador is not a big country but it has dramatically contrasting sights and many places are only a day’s bus ride from the capital Quito. Ecuador is a country of bold contours and bright colours. You’ll find beautiful beaches, tropical rain forests, windswept highlands, ice capped volcanoes and pristine colonial architecture. The country holds more varieties of mammals and amphibians per square metre than most other countries on the planet. This extraordinary concentration of wildlife is due to its unique geographical position and varied terrain. Ecuador is on the equator between Columbia to the north and Peru to its south and east. Ecuador’s west coast looks out across the Pacific Ocean.
Astounding range of birds, animals and geography
Seaside resort holidays on the northern coast
Guided walking in the Andes
Impressive contemporary art galleries in Quito
Local customs and products in the markets in Otavalo and Saquisili