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Frigate bird on the Galápagos Islands, Ecuador (Photodisc)

Destinations in Ecuador

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Ecuador Overview

Ecuador likes to boast that it is really four distinct destinations: the Galápagos Islands, the Amazon basin, the high Andean Sierra, and the Pacific coast. In fact, it's much more. Quito offers up both colonial gems and modern pleasures. Cuenca is yet another colonial treasure, with the Inca ruins of Ingapirca nearby. You can visit not only the rainforests of the Amazon basin, but also the cloud forests of Mindo and Bellavista, the dry forests of the southern Pacific lowlands, and the high-altitude paramo of the Central highlands. Active travelers can ride horses on the Andean plains, or mountain bike down the slopes of active volcanoes. Bird-watchers can add to their list from the more than 1,600 species found here. With so much physical and cultural variety, there are plenty of excellent experiences and adventures for any type of traveler. Read More

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Feature Articles

On Huaorani Time
Kate Siber treks into the jungle of Ecuador to spend four days at an ecolodge run by the Huaorani tribe.
Galápagos Rising
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This exotic archipelago used to be the sole domain of Darwin fanatics. Not anymore.
Black Sheep Inn
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A gateway to Andean Adventure
Latin America Times Two
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The Ballad of Lonesome George
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Damned with us and damned without us, the Galápagos continue to attract hordes of nature-loving visitors. But whether you're drawn by the majesty of Darwin's discoveries or mesmerized by the brutal spectacle of survival, remember this: Evolution happens.

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Trip Ideas

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A Diving Evolution: Galapagos, Ecuador
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Making Darwin Blush: Sailing the Galapagos Islands
The River Wide: Kayaking Ecuador's Amazon

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GORPtravel Adventure Trips & Guided Tours

Galapagos Aboard the Eric, Flamingo & Letty
JOURNEYS International
from $2925, 11 days
The fleet of three identical first-class motor-yachts, M/Y Eric, Flamingo I, and Letty, were custom-designed for Galapagos excursions, offering...
Galapagos Islands Cruise
ROW Adventures Intl Div.
from $2925, 7 days
Yachting and small ship tours like those aboard the Eric, Flamingo, Letty Yachts are the traditional method for Galapagos Island adventuring. Few...
Galapagos Small Ship Cruises
AdventureSmith Explorations
from $2095, 11 days
Set along the equator, some 600 miles off the South American coast of Ecuador, is a crown jewel of the natural world. The Galapagos Islands live up...
Multisport in Galapagos - Tortuga
Active South America
from $2999, 10 days
The Tortuga is a fantastic and unique way to see the Galapagos Islands. Unlike many Galapagos operators who stay on large cruise ships and do day...
Multisport in Ecuador - Tucan
Active South America
from $2999, 11 days
The Tucan is an extraordinary way to see Ecuador in a short period of time. It's packed with exciting and varied physical activity, wonderful...