Ecuador officially the Republic of Ecuador is a representative democratic republic in South America, bordered by Colombia on the north, Peru on the east and south, and by the Pacific Ocean to the west. It is one of only two countries in South America, along with Chile, that do not have a border with Brazil. The country also includes the Galápagos Islands in the Pacific, about 1,000 kilometers (620 mi) west of the mainland.
Quito
The Plaza de la Independencia in the middle of
the Andes is a real jewel of a place. The famous battle between the
Spanish and the Indians were fought here. Surrounded by four incredible
buildings comprising of the Government Palace, the Municipal Palace, the
Cathedral and the Archbishop's Palace, is a must-visit place in
Ecuador.
El Sagrario, located next to the Cathedral, was
originally constructed for the cult of the Holy Sacrament. This highly
ornamented, Baroque style structure is a famous tourist place of
Ecuador.
With over 8,670 acres San Francisco Church and Plaza
is the oldest Church in Quito, built between 1536-1580. Renowned for
its architectural styles from Baroque on the interior to a Moorish
ornamented ceiling, tourists must not miss this place while on a trip to
Ecuador.
Otavalo
Two hours north of Quito on the Panamerican highway the Otavalo
area is a small town of about 50,000 inhabitants and home to the famous
Otavalo Indians. One of the popular places to visit in Ecuador, the many
lakes in the province provides lovely boat cruises in the midst of its
unspoiled natural settings.
Banos
One of the popular places to visit in Ecuador,
tourists flock here for the famous hot springs, the scenery and the
accessibility to the jungle via Puyo and Misahuallí. Tungurahua known as
‘The Black Giant', the largest volcano in Ecuador also pulls spectators
and adventurers in large number. Brave hearts can take a climb on this
mountain, which is though a volcanic hill but is still quite an easy
climb.
Galapagos Islands
Known as the living museum of evolutionary changes, this
Archipelago with its free and fearless animals is very different from
any others found elsewhere in the world. It makes visitors wonder about
their very existence on our planet like that of the giant ‘Galapagos'
tortoises that gave the islands its name. Besides variety of birds and
marine mammals such as sea lions, dolphins and whales are also found.
The islands are also proud holders of distinctive plants like mangroves
and endemic cacti. One must not forget to take a cruise through this
enchanting Galapagos Islands.
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