Ecuador has so many wonderful places

If you're planning your next vacation, keep in mind that Ecuador has many gorgeous sites to visit and things to do. Although it appears small on the map, the diversity is astounding. Ecuador has coasts, waterfalls, wildlife, Amazon, high mountains, paramo ecosystem, national parks, impossibly blue mountain lakes, lush green hills, and the region's many rare bird species are, including 28 that are unique to the islands, is the main draw here. There are 13 species of Darwin's famed finches, as well as the Galápagos penguin, flightless cormorant, and waved albatross., indigenous markets, Incan ruins, and deep valleys. While nations like Peru and Colombia will almost certainly always remain higher on people's bucket lists, Ecuador deserves its due.

Ecuador, which was once a part of both the Inca and the Spanish Empires, has many influences from both. These enduring influences are perhaps most visible in the people's rich culture and the magnificent colonial architecture of Quito, part of which has been designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.