Los destinos principales de Ecuador son una mezcla espectacular de cultura, naturaleza, y tradición. Estos destinos incluyen los increíbles ecosistemas de las Islas Galápagos, las pintorescas ciudades de Quito y Cuenca, y las playas perfectas para el surf de Montañita. Los destinos principales ofrecen a los viajeros lo mejor de lo mejor en Ecuador. Tienden a poseer una gran variedad de actividades - incluyendo opciones con aventura, naturaleza, y cultura - y buenos restaurantes. Intente visitar al menos un puñado de estos destinos durante su viaje a Ecuador.

Quito

Northern Sierra

In Quito, you can walk down a sunny city street and take a step back in time. According to UNESCO, Quito’s Old Town is the “best-preserved historic center” in Latin America. Historic tours here will take you to some gorgeous Spanish cathedrals.

Quito is Ecuador’s capital city, as well as a sophisticated metropolis with a thriving art scene and high-end cuisine. Travelers here are spoilt for choice with places to stay — browse collections from renovated colonial mansions or cutting edge contemporary hotels, along with plenty of options for families and budget travelers.

Take a city tour that stops at the Mirador de Panecillo, which offers a sweeping view of the massive city. Just outside of Quito, you can take some of the country’s most breathtaking hikes to places like the Cotopaxi Volcano and the Mindo Valley.

Guayaquil

Coast

Guayaquil is Ecuador’s largest city and, at first glance, the one most likely to overwhelm the senses. It’s a younger city than Ecuador’s colonial destinations, and brims with the potential of the next generation.

Get your bearing with a stroll along the Malecón 2000, a waterfront walkway lined with a variety of modern shops and restaurants. Nearby, you can check out the local art scene in the Las Peñas neighborhood, where you can stroll past historic homes and browse attractive galleries.

Leave from this port town for whale watching tours off the coast of Salinas. Guayaquil is also the setting off point for flights and cruises to the Galápagos. The majority of accommodations here are modern, upscale, and beautifully appointed.

Santa Cruz

Galapagos

If you're planning a trip to the Galápagos, chances are good that the bustling island of Santa Cruz is on your itinerary. But this isn't just a place to spend the night — it’s also home to some of the top attractions in the Galápagos Archipelago, like the tortoises at the Charles Darwin Research Station and the white-sand beach of Tortuga Bay.

Santa Cruz’s landscape is full of surprises, like the sinkholes called “Los Gemelos” and the lava tunnels near the research station. Take a walk into the highlands, which are a different world from the tropical beaches. These contrasting environments in a relatively small area are part of what make the Galápagos so compelling.

Just because you're on a volcanic rock in the middle of the ocean doesn't mean you can't splash out. This island is home to some of the most opulent accommodations you can find in the Galápagos. Of course, you may opt not to stay on shore for long — lots of cruises depart from here, taking you to the more remote islands where you can see the incredibly rare wildlife that make these islands famous.

Baños

Central Sierra

Baños is named for the many geothermal baths at the base of the Tungurahua Volcano. Besides the many steamy pools, this area is surrounded by forests that rush with cascades and swift-moving rivers.

Travelers come here for the spas as much as the zip-lining, rafting, and canyoning. Tours here can also introduce you to some of the indigenous community and a landscape unlike anywhere else. While you're here, you can also plan a hike along the Waterfall Route to see the Pailón del Diablo Waterfall.

Find rooms here that feel like nicely appointed cabins in the woods. These offer a cozy place to retire from the lush, volcanic landscape.

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