Top 10 Things to Do in Ecuador (Ecuador Travel Guide)
This list of top 10 things to do in Ecuador shows you the highlights of the country along the avenue of the volcanoes in the Andean region
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Ecuador is one of the most diverse countries in the world though it's comparably tiny. Beside the Galapagos Islands (which is the #1 tourist destination in Ecuador) the country has a lot more to offer, therefore I focussed on La Sierra in this video which is a paradise for landscape lovers and outdoor adventurers.
Another reason to visit the Andean region is that you have the chance to dive into the local culture and get a real feeling of Ecuador. The places to see in Ecuador I focussed on in this short video are the result of my own travels along the center from north to south and are easily doable in 2 weeks time.
Things to do in Ecuador covered in this video:
01) 00:36 - Otavalo market in Otavalo
02) 01:00 - Hike the Cuicocha lake
03) 01:25 - Middle of the World, Mitad del Mundo & Quitsato in Cayambe
04) 01:48 - Quito, capital & UNESCO World Heritage
05) 02:08 - Termas de Papallacta (hot springs)
06) 02:24 - Cayambe Coca National Park
07) 02:45 - Quilotoa & Shalala viewpoint
08) 03:13 - Tren Crucero & Nariz del Diablo (Devil's nose)
09) 03:47 - Inka ruins in Ingapirca
10) 04:04 - Cuenca & it's beautiful old town
What are your best things to do in Ecuador?
I’m looking forward to more tips from other travelers and Ecuador experts. Have you been and know of some cool places? Let us know in the comments below!
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As part of Team Germany aka #TeamDe I was exploring the Andes region in Ecuador (La Sierra) within the Feel Again Project. In this project 18 artists from 4 different countries are exploring the 4 different regions of Ecuador:
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BEST TOUR NEAR TO GUAYAQUIL - CANYONING BUCAY.
Near to Guayaquil is the best Canyoning route of Ecuador. Bucay Canyonin Level IV and Canyoning Pro. In this route there are Waterfalls the 25, 45, and 96 meters the high. the route is inside the cloud forest in Bucay, in the mountains range western of Ecuador.
LOS 10 LUGARES MAS TURISTICOS DEL ECUADOR
LOS 10 LUGARES MAS TURISTICOS DEL ECUADOR - Parte 1
Ecuador es un país diverso en muchos sentidos, tiene una gran variedad de climas, desde las nieves eternas de sus volcanes, pasando por el clima templado del callejón interandino y terminando en las cálidas playas del litoral ecuatoriano y de las Islas Galápagos.
Esta variedad de climas ha permitido posicionar al Ecuador como un sitio ideal para el turismo ecológico, de aventura y de descanso. Encuestas realizadas a turistas nacionales y extranjeros sobre lugares bonitos de Ecuador han dado como resultado un listado de los destinos turísticos más visitados de nuestro país:
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Top 10 los lugares mas hermosos del Ecuador
Plan the best road trip from Quito to Alausi in Ecuador
visitecuadorandsouthamerica.com - There are lots of great reasons to get from Quito to Alausi by car. You can get lots of tips and information on what to do, see and eat along the way in the blog.
You will be able to admire spectacular landscapes along the avenue of the volcanoes, colorful valleys, picturesque villages with talented artisans, meet and learn about indigenous people, eat ice cream, buy local products and much more.
You can read the whole article in the blog: visitecuadorandsouthamerica.com
Baños Termales de San Vicente - Santa Elena
Conoce éste complejo natural, donde antes fue el cráter de un volcancito y que hoy es aprovechado por sus beneficios estéticos y neurálgicos por los miles de visitantes que ansiosos de mejor salud, llegan hasta acá en Baños Termales de San Vicente en la provincia de Santa Elena.
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Day3 (on the road) - driving to Otavalo-Peguche on 10 Day Ecuador & Amazon Adventure (May 2014)
Saturday by noon (May 24, 2014), we left the Middle of the World (La Mitad del Mundo) and back on the Gate1 tour bus, heading to the beautiful mountains!
The weather was wonderful and the 3.5 hours drive was almost a breeze as we kept busy enjoying the beautiful scenery, especially the immense Lake San Pablo
(our next hotel accommodations will be right by this lake's side, at the amazing Cabañas del Lago, San Pablo)!
(some of us took a nap as our Gate1 driver, Johnny Jesus, did such a great job driving so smoothly)
Half way, we did make a STOP for refreshments and leg stretching!
OTAVALO - The city that you always return to -- here you can have a true understanding of the Ecuadorian culture and people.
The landscapes, mountains and people make Otavalo a place that you will always want to return to.
One can visit small Indian villages near Otavalo like Peguche, Agato, Carebuela and Iluman, where they produce textiles, blankets, bags, etc.
PEGUCHE is an indigenous Quichua community in Imbabura province just north of Otavalo, surrounded by high mountains and inactive volcanos like Imbabura (5380 mt.) to the South, Cotacachi (5940 mt.) to the North West and Fuya Fuya (4950 mt.) to the South West.
Also near Peguche are Pablo Lake and Mojanda Lake and the popular attraction Peguche waterfall.
The production of local arts and crafts is the main economic activity. The natives of this area, Pegucheños, are pioneers in making and designing textiles and often travel around the world as handcrafts merchants.
Their skillful hands have inherited the Pegucheño traditions in weaving, creating marvelous textiles out of a diverse number of materials for tapestries, blankets, sweaters, jackets, purses and many other items.
Pegucheño textiles are known world wide for their excellent quality and attractive designs.
OUR next stop: the gorgeous Peguche waterfall -- a natural park admired by both Ecuadorian and foreign tourists.
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[Unique Ecuador] The North Route! Carchi, Imbabura, Pichincha Pt 1 of 2
This semester's trip was to the northern provinces of my beautiful Ecuador!
We visited La Gruta de la Paz, Laguna de Cuicocha, El Tren de la Libertad, El Cementerio de Tulcan
Tourism at its BEST!
Hosteria Ecologica Riomonte, Quito, Ecuador, HD Review
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Showcasing a barbecue and sauna, Hosteria Ecologica Riomonte is located in Quito, just 0.7 miles from La Carolina Park. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant. Free private parking is available on site.
A terrace or balcony are featured in certain rooms. The rooms are equipped with a private bathroom fitted with a bathtub or shower.
You will find a gift shop at the property.
There are lots of activities in the area, such as biking and fishing. Iñaquito Mall is one mile from Hosteria Ecologica Riomonte, and El Ejido Park is 1.2 miles away. The nearest airport is Mariscal Sucre Airport, 10 miles from Hosteria Ecologica Riomonte.
Train ride over Noriz Del Diablo (Devil's Nose) in Ecuador
Built between 1897 and 1908, restored in 2011, section of the Trans Andean railroad connecting Quito and Guayaquil, the Devil’s Nose, a mountain with almost perpendicular walls was a biggest construction challenge. To overcome this obstacle a zigzag railroad was built that climbs more than 500 meters in less than 12 km with steep ascents and descents. It today remains an impressive piece of engineering. Book you ride at TrenEcuador.com