The Galápagos are volcanic islands that are part of the country of Ecuador and straddle the equator. The islands were explored and mapped by seafarers going back to the 15th century, though they weren’t made famous until Charles Darwin’s scientific expedition in the 19th century aboard the famous Beagle. The islands are considered one of …
Quito, formerly known as San Francisco de Quito, was founded on the ruins of an Incan city. In 1978, this huge city was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Quito has some of the best-preserved historic centers. This city has a rich pre-Colombian history and has a lot to offer to tourists. Thanks to …
Ranging from the misty jungles and roaring waterfalls of the Amazon in the east to the salt-sprayed Pacific seaboard in the west, Ecuador encompasses everything from wondrous cloud forests to brooding volcanos, Andean peaks and Incan ruins between its borders. Check out the top 15 spots that every traveler here should be sure to have …