100 Reasons to choose Ecuador for your next vacations!
Ecuador occupies an area of 256.370 km2 and is divided in four distinct regions that range from the topographical diversity of the Amazon to the natural wonder and cultures of the Andes; to the ecological sandy beaches along the Pacific Coast to the legendary Galápagos Islands. These are the unique 4 worlds of Ecuador. The country accounts for the largest biodiversity in the world per square kilometer:
375 species of amphibians; 350 species of reptiles; 1600 species of birds; 320 species of mammals; in the Galapagos Islands 1900 exclusive heritage species. Almost all birds and mammals that live on the islands are endemic; Ecuador has the 10% of the vascular plants - representing 2% of the total surface of the Earth; 2nd country endemic vertebrate diversity per unit area; 3rd country with more diversity of amphibians (400 species); 4th place, 17% of species worldwide in the country (bird species in the world); 5th place in diversity of butterflies... etc.
The Galápagos Islands, 1000 km far from the main land, are within the Ecuadorian territory boundaries and are located in the Galápagos National Park...
Most international airlines offer daily flights to Ecuador from North America, South America and Europe. The cities of Quito and Guayaquil possess brand new and modern international airport facilities, an efficient and comfortable private tourist transport,...
Only in Ecuador can you scale the second highest active volcano in the world (Cotopaxi 5.897m); navigate along the main tributaries of the Amazon river; cross the equatorial line by horseback; surf in the Pacific Ocean; visit Inca archaeological sites...
Quito is considered as the safest capital city in South America. In Ecuador, there are the same kind of social problems than anywhere else, but in a lower scale, due to the impressive small population that lives in the country...
These are 13 distinct indigenous nationalities that inhabit within Ecuador´s borders, and each asserts its unique cultural identity. Some of them, especially in the Amazon Region, have had little contact with the modern world and maintain the Cosmo-visionary traditions of their ancestors...
Being situated at the Equator has its advantages!
Ecuador is the ideal country to visit at any time of the year, every month brings its own surprises!...
The government of Ecuador have created 50 protected areas in the whole country since 1978. In Ecuador the public protected areas represents approximately 20% of the total national territory. Hunting seasons don't exist in Ecuador, every single specie of plant and animal is totally protected by law...
Ecuador, thanks to its rich diversity, always has something new to offer that is just waiting to be discovered. Free from mass tourism exploitation, the country is a paradise for those who want to visit four distinct and fascinating worlds...
Whether you plan to spend your vacation ding family activities, as a couple, with a group, as a single traveler or if you are a senior citizen, Ecuador is you destination because it offers all sorts of alternatives and choices.
