ECUADOR
GENEROUS LANDSCAPES & SHOWCASE OF BIODIVERSITY
Tucked in the geographical navel of the world, with stunning beaches and strong indigenous heritage, Ecuador checks every mark on a traveler’s bucket list. From the oldest city in South America with an incomparable historic center, Quito, to an incredible countryside with unique “hacienda-like” properties to enjoy. Discover local spices in Otavalo’s open markets, delight yourself making your own from bean-to-table chocolate, or become barista for a day. Blessed with a privileged year-round climate and hosting more biodiversity than any science book can hold, Ecuador is nature’s playground. From orchids to hammerhead sharks, from boobies to roses, Ecuador is generous: lush in diversity, offering challenging hikes around volcanoes, lakes, and canyons. In the Galapagos Islands, navigate its waters and walk its shores as you are followed by curious seals and blue-footed boobies. No documentary will ever capture the beauty of these islands, you have truly experience it to feel its cocooned nature.
Highlights
TO DO:
Follow the production trail to learn about some of the country’s high-profile exports, from the freshest roses to aromatic cacao and bananas.
Go on a wildlife spotting tour to see unique species such as the blue-footed booby, the Galapagos penguin, and the flightless cormorant.
Visit a local weaving family and learn about their art, as well as those artisans who preserve Ecuadorian handicrafts in the Otavalo.
Relax at a Hacienda for a few days and be pampered by Ecuadorian hospitality.
TO SEE:
Exuberant landscapes, indigenous markets, historical sites, colonial buildings, highlighted by a rich cultural scene.
Endemic flora and fauna to delight from the most expert naturalist and birdwatchers to aficionados alike, hosting more than species 25,000 species of plants and home to over one-sixth of the world's bird species.
In the Galapagos Archipelago, spy endemic species are not only the starting point to Darwin’s origin of species but also one of the most pristine spots on Earth.
Effervescent in life and rich in biodiversity, reconnect with nature and yourself in the Ecuadorian Amazon.
