Title: Visit Ecuador: Best of Ecuador Travel 2025 | Expedia Tourism - Expedia.co.uk [Ecuador Hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/Destinations-In-Ecuador.d51.Hotel-Destinations)[Holiday Rentals in Ecuador](https://expedia.co.uk/Destinations-In-Ecuador.d51.Holiday-Rental-Destinations)[Ecuador Flights](https://expedia.co.uk/Destinations-In-Ecuador.d51.Flight-Destinations)[Ecuador Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Destinations-In-Ecuador.d51.Car-Hire-Destinations)[Ecuador Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Ecuador.d51.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Ecuador ## Tourist Guide ![Quito showing mountains, landscape views and farmland](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/69000/69956-Ecuador.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Quito featuring bird life](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/69000/69957-Ecuador.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Foch Square showing street scenes as well as a small group of people](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/66000/66327-Foch-Square.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Calle La Ronda featuring night scenes and street scenes as well as a large group of people](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/66000/66337-Calle-La-Ronda.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Ecuador](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/69000/69944-Ecuador.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) #### On South America’s northwest coast, find an equatorial paradise filled with tropical rainforests, snowy peaks, colonial towns and ancient civilizations. Ecuador greets visitors with three breathtaking regions of natural landscapes, encompassing verdant jungles, glorious beaches and the Andes. Prevailing indigenous communities, ancient Inca ruins and a legacy of colonial monuments make it a culturally diverse country, too. Ecuador, the Spanish word for “equator”, straddles both the northern and southern hemispheres. Ecuador’s biodiversity has attracted visitors for centuries, including the esteemed naturalist Charles Darwin. The Sierra, amid the eastern and western chains of the Andes, runs through the country’s heart. Start in Quito, Ecuador’s capital and one of the world’s highest cities. Wander narrow streets to discover an architecturally impressive city, which combines urban modernity with indigenous cultures. See Inca ruins at Cochasqui, admire colonial-era landmarks in Cuenca andrelax in the thermal baths of Baños. Drive or bike along the Avenue of Volcanoes and trek to the summit of the Cotopaxi and Chimborazo volcanoes. Ride the spectacular Devil’s Nose mountain train from Alausí to Sibambe. Oriente, stretching east from Sierra, is a sprawling wilderness of tropical rainforest. It’s a haven for multi-day treks, wildlife spotting and tours to indigenous communities. Spot over 500 bird species at Parque Nacional Yasuní. Paddle a canoe on the lakes of Reserva Faunística Cuyabeno. Tena is the gateway for white-water rafting adventures and trips into the Amazon Basin. The Costa region runs along Ecuador’s glorious Pacific coastline. Check out the fishing village of Canoa and the luxury resort of Muisne. Ride big waves at the backpacker hangout Montañita and go whale-watching in Parque Nacional Machalilla. Explore the eclectic neighborhoods of Guayaquil and the pristine beaches of Salinas. Visit the Galapagos, a fascinating collection of volcanic islands, home to endemic marine life and superb snorkeling. Ecuador is a small country when compared to its South American neighbors. The compact size and an excellent tourism infrastructure make getting between major attractions simple. In just one day, you can drive from the Amazon jungle to idyllic beaches via the Andes and coffee plantations. ### Popular cities in Ecuador [QuitoKnown for Tours, Cathedrals and Museums](https://expedia.co.uk/Quito.dx6053672) Bordered by volcanoes and the Andes mountains, Ecuador’s capital city has treasures of heritage architecture, colonial history and natural wonders. ## Reasons to visit - Catedral Metropolitana de Quito - Parque La Carolina - Independence Square [Explore city](https://expedia.co.uk/Quito.dx6053672)[Find hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/Quito-Hotels.d6053672.Travel-Guide-Hotels) [CuencaKnown for Cathedrals, Tours and Museums](https://expedia.co.uk/Cuenca.dx932) Escape to Cuenca! Enjoy its museums, cathedral and ruins. ## Reasons to visit - New Cathedral of Cuenca - Puente Roto - Plaza Rotary Market [Explore city](https://expedia.co.uk/Cuenca.dx932)[Find hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/Cuenca-Hotels.d932.Travel-Guide-Hotels) [GuayaquilKnown for Shopping, Walking and Business](https://expedia.co.uk/Guayaquil.dx1414) Love cafes, churches and sightseeing? Get away to Guayaquil! ## Reasons to visit - Santa Ana Hill - Malecon 2000 [Explore city](https://expedia.co.uk/Guayaquil.dx1414)[Find hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/Guayaquil-Hotels.d1414.Travel-Guide-Hotels) [GuayaquilKnown for Shopping, Walking and Business](https://expedia.co.uk/Guayaquil.dx6337570) Guayaquil is calling! Discover its cafes, churches, sightseeing and more. ## Reasons to visit - Santa Ana Hill - Malecon 2000 [Explore city](https://expedia.co.uk/Guayaquil.dx6337570)[Find hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/Guayaquil-Hotels.d6337570.Travel-Guide-Hotels) [Baños de Agua SantaKnown for Volcano, Recreation and Waterfalls](https://expedia.co.uk/Banos-De-Agua-Santa.dx500229) Baños de Agua Santa awaits: its waterfalls, rafting, sports and more! ## Reasons to visit - The Tree House - Tungurahua [Explore city](https://expedia.co.uk/Banos-De-Agua-Santa.dx500229)[Find hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/Banos-De-Agua-Santa-Hotels.d500229.Travel-Guide-Hotels) [MantaKnown for Beaches, Sea and Surfing](https://expedia.co.uk/Manta.dx6053676) Manta awaits: its beaches, casinos, culture and more! [Explore city](https://expedia.co.uk/Manta.dx6053676)[Find hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/Manta-Hotels.d6053676.Travel-Guide-Hotels) ### Popular places to visit ![Mitad del Mundo Monument featuring a square or plaza, a monument and a park](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/66000/66262-Mitad-Del-Mundo-Monument.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Monument to the Equator Stand with one foot in each hemisphere at this monument to the site where the equator is marked, then spend time in the accompanying planetarium and museum. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Monument-To-The-Equator-Quito.d6112398.Attraction) ![Cotopaxi National Park](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/66000/66223-Cotopaxi-National-Park.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cotopaxi National Park Visit this national park to discover an active volcano, explore mountain forests and Andean tundra, and say “hola” to a llama. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cotopaxi-National-Park-Ecuador.d6112407.Attraction) ## Regions in Ecuador ![Cotopaxi National Park featuring tranquil scenes](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/66000/66226-Cotopaxi-National-Park.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Cotopaxi Summit one of the world’s tallest volcanoes, hike through backcountry to authentic weekly markets and celebrate in the capital of this central Ecuadorian province. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cotopaxi.dx6239719) ![Esmeraldas](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/13c725c73acdc444cd4b40722c6348fb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Esmeraldas Ecuador’s Emerald Coast, hardly touched by tourism, is a ruggedly beautiful spot in the heart of the country’s Afro-Ecuadorian culture. 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