Ecuador & Galapagos
The size of Colorado, Ecuador is a volcanically lush and colorful country divided into three regions: the coast; the Andes; and El Oriente (the East), famous for its abundant birdlife, wild orchids, mountain village festivals, indigenous cultures, incredible natural beauty, biodiversity and the Galapagos Islands.
Where Should I Go?
Quito
The colorful Spanish colonial capital city at 10,000 ft elevation is home to fine architecture, colorful markets, museums and botanical gardens.
Amazon Rainforest
Known as the Oriente, the Ecuadorian Amazon Basin, cut through with rivers and streams, is among the most accessible in South America.
Andes Mountains
“The Avenue of the Volcanoes” is home to towering snow capped volcanoes and unique indigenous villages.
Otavalo
A beautiful mountain valley town two hours north of Quito, internationally famous for its colorful Saturday indigenous arts and craft market full of fantastically colored handmade textiles and a wonderful music scene.
Cuenca
The charming colonial city was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is considered to be the most beautiful city in Ecuador.
Mindo Cloud Forest
A nature paradise of waterfalls, hummingbirds and orchids.
Pacific Coast
1,200 miles of tropical beaches, fishing villages, the large port city of Guayaquil, abundant marine life and hot humid weather.
Galapagos Islands
“The enchanted Islands” are a UNESCO World heritage Site comprising 19 islands 600 miles from mainland Ecuador offering visitors one of the most unique wildlife encounters in the world; animals have not developed any fear of humans and can be observed and photographed from touching distance.
When Should I Go?
Ecuador is situated on the equator but because of varying elevations, climates are different throughout the country and it’s not uncommon to experience all four seasons in one day.
Amazon Rainforest – hot, humid and rainy year-round
Pacific Coast – Often cloudy with daily highs around 85F, Jan-April is a short wet season, hot and humid, rest of the year is warm and pleasant
Andes Mountains – Temperature depends on altitude and can change very quickly, average temperature is 59F, dry season is usually June-September
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