{"id":4662,"date":"2021-08-06T14:43:23","date_gmt":"2021-08-06T06:43:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/?page_id=4662"},"modified":"2024-08-28T23:12:13","modified_gmt":"2024-08-29T03:12:13","slug":"why-travel-to-ecuador","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/why-travel-to-ecuador\/","title":{"rendered":"Why travel to Ecuador?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1200\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Dpb_knT4EYE?autoplay=1&amp;playlist=Dpb_knT4EYE\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote is-style-default has-border-color has-text-color\" style=\"border-color:#f5f5f5;color:#6d6d6d\"><blockquote><p>Ecuador: A country right on the equator with some of the most incredible terrain imaginable, straddling part of the Andes, occupying part of the Amazon, and featuring stunning beaches on the Pacific coast. Magical moments await!<\/p><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"find-your-next-adventure-in-ecuador\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Find your next adventure in Ecuador<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"640\"  height=\"854\"  data-id=\"4663\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAoAAAANWAQMAAABUE6\/mAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAFpJREFUeNrtwYEAAAAAw6D5U9\/gBFUBAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAPAMORQABsNAN2gAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\"  alt=\"Explore Quito, Ecuador\u2019s Historic Andean Capital\"  class=\"wp-image-4663 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/1-quitos.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/1-quitos.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/1-quitos-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/1-quitos-110x147.jpg 110w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/1-quitos-200x267.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/1-quitos-380x507.jpg 380w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/1-quitos-255x340.jpg 255w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/1-quitos-300x400.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/1-quitos-550x734.jpg 550w\" ><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Explore Quito, Ecuador\u2019s Historic Andean Capital<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"692\"  height=\"1000\"  data-id=\"4664\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAArQAAAPoAQMAAAAVy\/+hAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAGxJREFUeNrtwYEAAAAAw6D5U1\/gCFUBAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA8AxXzwABRNue7wAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\"  alt=\"Bask in the waterfalls and hot springs in Banos\"  class=\"wp-image-4664 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"(max-width: 692px) 100vw, 692px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/2-banos.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/2-banos.jpg 692w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/2-banos-208x300.jpg 208w, 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src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAwMAAAPoAQMAAAC4b7AhAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAHVJREFUeNrtwQENAAAAwqD3T20PBxQAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA8Gp+3wABbkEFJwAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\"  alt=\"Visit the Inca ruins in Ingapirca\"  class=\"wp-image-4665 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"(max-width: 771px) 100vw, 771px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/3-Ecuador_ingapirca_inca_ruins.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/3-Ecuador_ingapirca_inca_ruins.jpg 771w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/3-Ecuador_ingapirca_inca_ruins-231x300.jpg 231w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/3-Ecuador_ingapirca_inca_ruins-768x996.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/3-Ecuador_ingapirca_inca_ruins-110x143.jpg 110w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/3-Ecuador_ingapirca_inca_ruins-200x259.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/3-Ecuador_ingapirca_inca_ruins-380x493.jpg 380w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/3-Ecuador_ingapirca_inca_ruins-255x331.jpg 255w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/3-Ecuador_ingapirca_inca_ruins-300x389.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/3-Ecuador_ingapirca_inca_ruins-550x713.jpg 550w\" ><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Visit the Inca ruins in Ingapirca<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"640\"  height=\"423\"  data-id=\"4666\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAoAAAAGnAQMAAAAdQnRzAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAADhJREFUeNrtwQENAAAAwqD3T20PBxQAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMCVAYXXAAGeNbcxAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC\"  alt=\"Go on the ultimate dive trip in the Galapagos\"  class=\"wp-image-4666 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/4-galapagos.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/4-galapagos.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/4-galapagos-300x198.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/4-galapagos-110x73.jpg 110w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/4-galapagos-200x132.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/4-galapagos-380x251.jpg 380w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/4-galapagos-255x169.jpg 255w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/4-galapagos-550x364.jpg 550w\" ><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Go on the ultimate dive trip in the Galapagos<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"612\"  height=\"426\"  data-id=\"4667\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAmQAAAGqAQMAAACf1cqmAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAADdJREFUeNrtwQENAAAAwqD3T20PBxQAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAwI8BgcwAAWOxJ\/gAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Grab a bargain at the bustling Otavalo Market\"  class=\"wp-image-4667 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"(max-width: 612px) 100vw, 612px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/5-otavalo-1.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/5-otavalo-1.jpg 612w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/5-otavalo-1-300x209.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/5-otavalo-1-110x77.jpg 110w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/5-otavalo-1-200x139.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/5-otavalo-1-380x265.jpg 380w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/5-otavalo-1-255x178.jpg 255w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/5-otavalo-1-550x383.jpg 550w\" ><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Grab a bargain at the bustling Otavalo Market<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1000\"  height=\"664\"  data-id=\"4668\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAA+gAAAKYAQMAAADaOEDSAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAGhJREFUeNrtwTEBAAAAwqD1T20JT6AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA+BkbfAAHo6fZYAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC\"  alt=\"Ride the Tren Crucero across Ecuador\u2019s spectacular Andes\"  class=\"wp-image-4668 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/6-train-1.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/6-train-1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/6-train-1-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/6-train-1-768x510.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/6-train-1-110x73.jpg 110w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/6-train-1-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/6-train-1-380x252.jpg 380w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/6-train-1-255x169.jpg 255w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/6-train-1-550x365.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/6-train-1-800x531.jpg 800w\" ><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Ride the Tren Crucero across Ecuador\u2019s spectacular Andes<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"640\"  height=\"960\"  data-id=\"4675\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAoAAAAPAAQMAAACfLFq4AAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAGJJREFUeNrtwTEBAAAAwqD1T20LL6AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAB4GC\/PAAHaBJtgAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC\"  alt=\"Enjoy the nightlife in Quito and Guayaquil\"  class=\"wp-image-4675 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/colin-lloyd-4WPMW-My63c-unsplash.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/colin-lloyd-4WPMW-My63c-unsplash.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/colin-lloyd-4WPMW-My63c-unsplash-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/colin-lloyd-4WPMW-My63c-unsplash-110x165.jpg 110w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/colin-lloyd-4WPMW-My63c-unsplash-380x570.jpg 380w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/colin-lloyd-4WPMW-My63c-unsplash-255x383.jpg 255w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/colin-lloyd-4WPMW-My63c-unsplash-300x450.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/colin-lloyd-4WPMW-My63c-unsplash-550x825.jpg 550w\" ><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Enjoy the nightlife in Quito and Guayaquil<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"640\"  height=\"800\"  data-id=\"4670\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAoAAAAMgAQMAAACJaEE6AAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAFZJREFUeNrtwYEAAAAAw6D5U1\/hAFUBAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAACvAf0gAAHNCW\/DAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC\"  alt=\"Find the best beaches in Salinas, Ecuador\u2019s popular resort town\"  class=\"wp-image-4670 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/beaches-1.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/beaches-1.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/beaches-1-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/beaches-1-110x137.jpg 110w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/beaches-1-200x250.jpg 200w, 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src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAoAAAAHgAQMAAAAPH06nAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAD1JREFUeNrtwQENAAAAwqD3T20ON6AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA4M8Al+AAAUvMG0oAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"Discover the heritage-listed medieval city of Cuenca\"  class=\"wp-image-4671 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Cuenca.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Cuenca.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Cuenca-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Cuenca-110x83.jpg 110w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Cuenca-200x150.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Cuenca-380x285.jpg 380w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Cuenca-255x191.jpg 255w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Cuenca-550x413.jpg 550w\" ><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Discover the heritage-listed medieval city of Cuenca<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1024\"  height=\"731\"  data-id=\"4669\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAABAAAAALbAQMAAABe+mAWAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAHJJREFUeNrtwTEBAAAAwqD1T20MH6AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAOBtwagABDPypBQAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\"  alt=\"Go on an epic kayak tour in the lush Amazon rainforest\"  class=\"wp-image-4669 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/amazonkayak-1024x731.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/amazonkayak-1024x731.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/amazonkayak-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/amazonkayak-768x548.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/amazonkayak-1536x1097.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/amazonkayak-110x79.jpg 110w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/amazonkayak-200x143.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/amazonkayak-380x271.jpg 380w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/amazonkayak-255x182.jpg 255w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/amazonkayak-550x393.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/amazonkayak-800x571.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/amazonkayak-1160x828.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/amazonkayak.jpg 1920w\" ><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Go on an epic kayak tour in the lush Amazon rainforest<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"when-to-visit-ecuador\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">When to visit Ecuador<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Ecuador\u2019s weather varies depending on which part of the country you plan to visit. The weather generally varies by geography, with temperatures fluctuating across different altitudes rather than by latitude. With its proximity to the equator, you can expect temperatures to easily top 30\u00b0C in the lowlands. It gets colder in the mountains, while coastal areas see distinct wet and dry seasons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1024\"  height=\"685\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAABMsAAAM1AQMAAABUnOQGAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAJJJREFUeNrtwTEBAAAAwqD1T20IX6AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA4DPEmAAFXv46HAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC\"  alt=\"Why travel to Ecuador?\"  class=\"wp-image-4677 size-full pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/weather-1-1024x685.png\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/weather-1-1024x685.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/weather-1-300x201.png 300w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/weather-1-768x514.png 768w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/weather-1-110x74.png 110w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/weather-1-200x134.png 200w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/weather-1-380x254.png 380w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/weather-1-255x171.png 255w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/weather-1-550x368.png 550w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/weather-1-800x535.png 800w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/weather-1-1160x776.png 1160w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/weather-1.png 1227w\" ><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Surprisingly, the best time to visit Ecuador&#8217;s beaches is during the <strong>rainy season from December to May<\/strong>. Mornings tend to be sunny, with rain falling in short bursts in the late afternoon. The\u00a0dry season from June to November\u00a0brings muggy, cold, and overcast days that can stay for long periods.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Wet weather is expected in <strong>the Amazon<\/strong> year-round, though December to May is particularly wet. Try to <strong>visit between June and November<\/strong> for best visibility to observe wildlife.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Seasons up in <strong>the highlands<\/strong> are more consistent. You can expect days to be hot and sunny all year round, though nights can be bitterly cold, so dress accordingly. It\u2019s generally advisable to <strong>hike the mountains during the dry season<\/strong>, between <strong>June and November<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1024\"  height=\"683\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,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\"  alt=\"Why travel to Ecuador?\"  class=\"wp-image-4678 size-full pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/weather-2-1-1024x683.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/weather-2-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/weather-2-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/weather-2-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/weather-2-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/weather-2-1-110x73.jpg 110w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/weather-2-1-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/weather-2-1-380x253.jpg 380w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/weather-2-1-255x170.jpg 255w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/weather-2-1-550x367.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/weather-2-1-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/weather-2-1-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/weather-2-1.jpg 1920w\" ><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><strong>The Galapagos Islands<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Peak season<\/strong> stretches from <strong>June to September<\/strong> and from <strong>late December to January<\/strong>. The Galapagos Islands can get very crowded, so it&#8217;s best to book your trip well in advance!\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>However, <strong>peak season doesn\u2019t quite coincide with the best weather<\/strong>. You\u2019ll find the best months to visit the Galapagos are between <strong>December and May<\/strong>. While they are the warmest months and wet weather might be on the cards, <strong>the seas are much calmer<\/strong>. June to November may be drier but much chillier, and visibility for divers becomes poorer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"estimated-flight-prices-from-popular-cities\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Estimated flight prices from popular cities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-travelpayouts-shortcodes ticss-7d7ee509\"><script src=\"\/\/tp.media\/content?promo_id=4044&amp;shmarker=340249&amp;campaign_id=100&amp;target_host=search.jetradar.com&amp;locale=en_us&amp;currency=usd&amp;limit=10&amp;powered_by=false&amp;destination=UIO\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"highlights-of-ecuador\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Highlights of Ecuador<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#quito\">Quito<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#the-galapagos\">The Galapagos<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#guayaquil\">Guayaquil<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#banos\">Banos<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"quito\">Quito<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-vertically-aligned-top is-image-fill is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/gabriela-larreategui-2zTKa-7fcrw-unsplash-1-700x1024.jpg);background-position:50% 50%\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"700\"  height=\"1024\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAA2sAAAUAAQMAAADjmFhwAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAKFJREFUeNrtwQENAAAAwqD3T20ON6AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAODPACseAAFIo09OAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC\"  alt=\"Quito\"  class=\"wp-image-6800 size-full pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/gabriela-larreategui-2zTKa-7fcrw-unsplash-1-700x1024.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/gabriela-larreategui-2zTKa-7fcrw-unsplash-1-700x1024.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/gabriela-larreategui-2zTKa-7fcrw-unsplash-1-205x300.jpg 205w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/gabriela-larreategui-2zTKa-7fcrw-unsplash-1-768x1123.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/gabriela-larreategui-2zTKa-7fcrw-unsplash-1-110x161.jpg 110w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/gabriela-larreategui-2zTKa-7fcrw-unsplash-1-200x293.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/gabriela-larreategui-2zTKa-7fcrw-unsplash-1-380x556.jpg 380w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/gabriela-larreategui-2zTKa-7fcrw-unsplash-1-255x373.jpg 255w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/gabriela-larreategui-2zTKa-7fcrw-unsplash-1-300x439.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/gabriela-larreategui-2zTKa-7fcrw-unsplash-1-550x805.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/gabriela-larreategui-2zTKa-7fcrw-unsplash-1-800x1170.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/gabriela-larreategui-2zTKa-7fcrw-unsplash-1.jpg 875w\" ><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>Quito is Ecuador\u2019s bustling capital and cultural epicenter, often considered one of South America\u2019s most scenic cities for it sits high in the Andes, flanked by active nearby volcanoes, including the Pichincha and Cotopaxi Volcanoes. Founded on the ruins of an Incan city, Quito offers a wonderful mix of old and new \u2014&nbsp;today, it remains an eye-opening destination that provides visitors with a great introduction to Ecuador\u2019s diverse architecture, colonial history, authentic cuisine, and unique landscape. Wander the cobblestone streets of the iconic 16th-century <strong>Centro Historico (Old Town)<\/strong>, the largest and best-preserved colonial center in Latin America \u2014 and also the world\u2019s very first designated UNESCO World Heritage city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We highly recommend taking a private tour of the city&#8217;s old streets with a local guide to get the most out of your visit. Discover picturesque plazas and historical treasures, including famous churches that showcase impressive centuries-old architecture, from the awe-inspiring neo-Gothic <strong>Basilica of the National Vote<\/strong> to the striking <strong>Metropolitan Cathedral of Quito<\/strong>. For breathtaking views, head up the 200-meter-high volcanic peak of <strong>Panecillo Hill<\/strong> to see its famous aluminum statue, the world\u2019s tallest representation of a winged Virgin Mary. From here, score incredible views of the entire city sprawled before you.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-3 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1920\"  height=\"1281\"  data-id=\"6803\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,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\"  alt=\"Quito, 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width=\"1920\"  height=\"1281\"  data-id=\"6801\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,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\"  alt=\"Quito, Ecuador\"  class=\"wp-image-6801 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/andres-medina-99QFzhPTbUI-unsplash.jpg\"  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src=\"data:image\/png;base64,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\"  alt=\"Quito, Ecuador\"  class=\"wp-image-6802 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/mauricio-munoz-EOFUPSOYApc-unsplash.jpg\"  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style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/galapagos-penguin-1664625_960_720.jpeg);background-position:50% 50%\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"960\"  height=\"720\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAA8AAAALQAQMAAABluYv3AAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAGtJREFUeNrtwQENAAAAwqD3T20ON6AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAB4MlRfAAGc3xFUAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC\"  alt=\"Galapagos\"  class=\"wp-image-6807 size-full pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/galapagos-penguin-1664625_960_720.jpeg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/galapagos-penguin-1664625_960_720.jpeg 960w, 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800w\" ><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>An unparalleled bucket list destination that boasts one the planet\u2019s most incredible destinations for wildlife-spotting, the Galapagos Islands are where you go to get up close and personal with sea lions, marine iguanas, prehistoric-looking giant tortoises, penguins, albatross, and a smorgasbord of other creatures big and small. Consisting of 19 islands sitting in the Pacific Ocean, 1000 kilometers from the Ecuadorian coast, the Galapagos\u2019 extremely isolated geographical location also puts it at the juncture of three ocean currents, making it home to one of the richest marine ecosystems on Earth. The islands have been called a unique \u201cliving museum and showcase of evolution\u201d and are known as a source of inspiration for Charles Darwin\u2019s theory of evolution by natural selection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The various islands here offer different experiences \u2014 wildlife enthusiasts should venture to the little town of Puerto Ayora on Santa Cruz Island to check out the <strong>Charles Darwin Research Station <\/strong>before visiting the isolated strip of <strong>Tortuga Bay<\/strong> to catch sight of the iguanas, Sally Lightfoot crabs, brown pelicans, and Black Sea turtles that nest here. For hikers who aren\u2019t afraid of rocky terrain, the landscapes of the active <strong>Sierra Negra Volcano<\/strong> on Isabela Island offer a unique opportunity to discover remnants of lava fields and craters from its 2005 eruption. Scuba diving in the Galapagos is also a treat, with <strong>Shark Point<\/strong>, <strong>Gordon Rocks, Tijeretas Hill<\/strong> and a plethora of other dive sites promising unbelievable marine life encounters.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-3 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"509\"  height=\"339\"  data-id=\"6831\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAf0AAAFTAQMAAAAJFEdVAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAACxJREFUeNrtwTEBAAAAwqD1T20LL6AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA4GVYTAAGaBrb6AAAAAElFTkSuQmCC\"  alt=\"Galapagos sea lion\"  class=\"wp-image-6831 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"(max-width: 509px) 100vw, 509px\"  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height=\"427\"  data-id=\"6808\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAoAAAAGrAQMAAABqgLQIAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAADhJREFUeNrtwTEBAAAAwqD1T+1tB6AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAADgDIcbAAEnbF1FAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC\"  alt=\"Galapagos crabs\"  class=\"wp-image-6808 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/rod-long-CkwqazrTIwU-unsplash.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/rod-long-CkwqazrTIwU-unsplash.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/rod-long-CkwqazrTIwU-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/rod-long-CkwqazrTIwU-unsplash-110x73.jpg 110w, 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src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAzgAAAOEAQMAAABXSgbPAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAHFJREFUeNrtwQENAAAAwqD3T20PBxQAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAD8GG2vAAGlOMisAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC\"  alt=\"Guayaquil\"  class=\"wp-image-6814 size-full pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"(max-width: 824px) 100vw, 824px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/andres-medina-49_PpVFXbGg-unsplash-1-1.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/andres-medina-49_PpVFXbGg-unsplash-1-1.jpg 824w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/andres-medina-49_PpVFXbGg-unsplash-1-1-275x300.jpg 275w, https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/andres-medina-49_PpVFXbGg-unsplash-1-1-768x839.jpg 768w, 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beaches of the Pacific and the famous Galapagos Islands, visitors to the colorful Ecuadorian port city of Guayaquil will fast learn that there is more to the destination than just being a stopover to other parts of the region. Venture downtown to find cafes and art galleries, stop by the <strong>Plaza Guayarte<\/strong> for street art and great food, take a leisurely stroll down the 2.5-kilometer <strong>Malec\u00f3n 2000<\/strong> riverfront promenade by the Rio Guayas, relax in one of the many beautiful parks, catch a dinner-and-show spectacle on <strong>Captain Morgan\u2019s Pirate Ship<\/strong>, discover the beautiful hillside enclave of <strong>Cerro Santa Ana<\/strong>, and more!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Guayaquil also boasts a number of easy day trip destinations to fill your itineraries. Escape just 90 minutes away to the idyllic mangroves that populate the waterways of <strong>Puerto El Morro<\/strong>. Here, a small boat tour will bring you right into the heart of the home of wild bottlenose dolphins and bird species like herons, gulls, and blue-footed boobies. For nature a little closer to the city, explore the looping trail of the <strong>Cerro Blanco Protected Forest<\/strong> for howler monkey encounters. If you\u2019re interested in chocolate, embark on a cocoa farm tour out in the rural countryside to see how Ecuadorian chocolate is made from scratch!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-3 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"508\"  height=\"339\"  data-id=\"6817\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAfwAAAFTAQMAAADm1ixrAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAACxJREFUeNrtwTEBAAAAwqD1T20LL6AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA4GVYTAAGaBrb6AAAAAElFTkSuQmCC\"  alt=\"Guayaquil\"  class=\"wp-image-6817 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"(max-width: 508px) 100vw, 508px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/www.tourhero.com\/en\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/istockphoto-1297519788-170667a.jpeg\"  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