Needless to say, the Galápagos National Park is the best known park in Ecuador. Expect to see a range of animals here, including blue-footed boobies, marine iguanas, and sea lions.
The Machalilla National Park is located along Ecuador's coast . This park has great whale watching and impressive white-sand beaches.
The Sangay National Park is situated in Ecuador's Central Sierra . This UNESCO World Heritage Site is home to three volcanoes and a wide range of plants and animals.
The Cayambe Ecological Reserve , located in the Northern Sierra , is one of Ecuador's most geographically diverse areas. Travelers can explore rainforests, alpine tundras, and lakes within this reserve.
Finally, in the Amazon , travelers can visit the Yasuní National Park or Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve , both of which offer access to dense rainforests and wild jungles.
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