Yasuni National Park is Ecuador’s largest conservation area. The total area of the park is about ten thousand square kilometers. T …
Mindo Reserve is located on the slopes of the mountains at altitudes from 1,000 to 4,700 meters. The territory of the reserve cove …
The Pakacuna Botanical Garden is located in Quito, the capital of Ecuador, which was declared a Historic Heritage of Humanity by U …
The Yanakocha Reserve was established in 2001 to protect rare bird species. It covers an area of 1,080 hectares, which includes hi …
Cotopaxi National Park is located in Ecuador, 60 km south of Quito and is the most visited park in this country. It was founded in …
In the city of Quito, which is located in Ecuador, there are many interesting attractions, for example, there are two parks that a …
Not far from the Ecuadorian city of Otavalo is the world famous Condor National Park. This reserve was organized to save the endan …
The El Angel Nature Reserve was established in 1992 to protect 16,000 hectares of natural and unique landscapes, where the main ve …
Not far from the capital of Ecuador, Quito, lies a picturesque and bright valley, which is called Kumbaya. This place is considere …
Ecuador’s most beautiful waterfall, Pailon del Diablo or Devil’s Cauldron, is located near the town of Banos, one kilometer from t …
Chimborazo volcano is located in Ecuador and due to its location on the equator is the most distant point of our planet, if you co …
Mount Tungurahua is located in the Ecuadorian Andes in the Sangay National Park, and is an active volcano. From Spanish, its name …
Lake San Pablo is the largest in Ecuador, it is located in the province of Imbabura near the city of Ovalo. It amazes with the rio …
Pichincha is an active volcano and one of the most active in Ecuador. It is associated with the name of the central province of Pi …
Naris del Diablo is a mountain located in Ecuador and interesting to tourists because it can be reached by old railway. In honor o …
The City Cathedral in Quito is located on Independence Square. This is a large majestic building with white walls and a tiled roof …
The Guapolo Church, located in Quito, the capital of Ecuador, has long been a popular pilgrimage site for Catholics. It is located …
Pululagua volcano is located in the north of Pichincha province in Ecuador, in the northern part of the Andes. The diameter of its …
The statue of the Virgin Mary on the hill of Panesillo is a symbol of Quito, a popular place among citizens and guests of the city …
Lake Limpiopungo is located in Ecuador, near the city of Latacunga, at an altitude of 3800 meters above sea level and is famous fo …
The Toachi River, located in Ecuador, is very popular with tourists due to the fact that this small Andean river seems to have bee …
The waterfalls road in Ecuador is 25 kilometers of untouched beauty. This road stretches from the town of Bonhos to the town of Pu …
There is such an amazing place in Ecuador, near the Amazon basin, which is called the “Waterfalls Road”. It is called so for a rea …
Baños is a relatively young city, quite popular among tourists. This small town amazes with its stunning landscapes. Surprisingly, …
The Piranium River, in Ecuador, in South America, better known as Panyacu, has its name for good reason. This tributary of the Ama …
Sincholagua is an extinct volcano located 45 kilometers southeast of Quito, the capital of Ecuador. This mountain is climbed less …
The third largest extinct volcano Kayambe, is an integral part of the Andes mountain range. It is located 70 km from the capital o …
The volcano with the sonorous name Antisana is located in the Ecuadorian province of Napo, 50 kilometers southeast of the city of …
Lake La Mico or Mikacocha is located in Ecuador, near the capital of this country Quito. This lake is primarily famous for surpris …
Independence Square is located in the heart of the old city of Quito - one of the most lively and colorful places of the capital. …
If you move along the longest famous Panamanian highway from Quito to the north, you will see a beautiful landscape. Among all the …
From a bird's-eye view, the Ambuca Valley, which stretches in the province of Imbabura in northern Ecuador, resembles a patchwork …
Guayabamba Valley is located between the two cities of Ecuador Quito (capital) and Otavalo, which are connected by the world's lon …
The small town of Otavalo is located about 90 km north of the capital of Ecuador Quito. The city at the foot of the volcano Imbabu …
The Church of La Company, built in the Baroque style, is considered the richest Christian temple in all of Latin America. Its cons …
To begin with, this church of La Balbanera is located in the town of Cahamba in Ecuador and it is indeed the oldest church built b …
In 1470, the Incas captured Quito and made it the capital of the kingdom. Then, in the 30s of the sixteenth century, this territor …
The Church of San Francisco can be considered the same age as the city of Quito – its construction began just a few weeks after th …
The observation deck in the Guapulo Valley (a suburb of Quito), in Ecuador, is one of the few places where you can see several att …
Quito is the unique capital of Ecuador, located on the slopes of the Andes and declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The city retains colonial architecture, lively street culture and views of snow-capped peaks, making it an ideal destination for those looking for a mix of history and nature. Here it is easy to feel the atmosphere of South America: squares and churches coexist with modern cafes and botanical gardens, and the urban rhythm is gradually replaced by the tranquility of high-mountain valleys.
The man-made sights of Quito amaze with the richness and diversity. In the historic center are the Cathedral on Independence Square, the Church of La Company with magnificent Baroque decoration and the Church of San Francisco, which stores centuries-old legends. On the hill of Panesillo stands the statue of Virgen del Panesillo, from where panoramas of the city open, and nearby you can see the elegant chapel of Balbanera and the palace of the government. The Pacacuna Botanical Garden and old squares such as Ponchos Square in Otavalo complement Quito's cultural map, and the historic railway to Mount Naris del Diablo adds romance to travel.
The natural pearls around Quito are astounding in scale and variety. Yasuni National Park is the largest protected area in the Amazon, while Mindo and Yanakocha Reserves offer bird watching and rainforest. In the vicinity you can see the majestic volcanoes: Cotopaxi, Chimborazo, Pichincha, Antisana, Kayambe and extinct peaks of Sincholagua and Imbabura. Falls lovers will find the impressive Paillon del Diablo and the Falls Road route with Manto de Novia and Machai locations. The lakes of San Pablo, La Mica and Limpiopungo add color and are ideal for walking and taking photos against the backdrop of the Andes.
On our site, all these places are available on an interactive map: you can quickly see the location of attractions, read brief descriptions and reviews, mark points of interest and build an optimal route. A convenient tool allows you to make day and multi-day routes around the city and surroundings, combining man-made monuments and natural objects in a logical travel program.
You can explore Quito on your own, walking through the old city, the parks of El Ejido and La Alameda, or go to the surrounding reserves. For those who want a deeper understanding of local history and nature, guided tours are available from experienced local guides: they will guide you through the hidden observation decks of Guapulo, tell legends about temples, show you the best points for bird watching and help you safely climb volcanoes. Excursions and private guides will turn acquaintance with the city into a rich and lively adventure.
Come to Quito to discover contrasts, from colonial facades to wild Andean landscapes. Walk through the squares, climb to the observation decks, go to volcanoes and lakes, taste the local cuisine and collect your routes. Quito is waiting for travelers who are ready to discover new things, and promises to leave in mind a lot of vivid impressions.
