Where Nature Wears Every Color — Ecuador Awaits
Ecuador
Quito
Quito, Ecuador’s Andean capital at 2,850m, enchants with UNESCO Old Town’s baroque churches and Plaza de la Independencia. Ride TelefériQo to 4,050m for volcano views, explore Mitad del Mundo equator line. Savor locro soup, chocolate tours. Cool 10–22°C year-round; dry Jun–Sep ideal for clear skies and high-altitude hikes.
Galapagos
Galápagos, Ecuador’s volcanic archipelago 1,000km off the coast, captivates with unique wildlife: giant tortoises, blue-footed boobies, marine iguanas. Snorkel with sea lions in crystal coves, hike lava tunnels on Isabela, spot penguins on Bartolomé. Dry Jun–Dec ideal for calm seas and mating dances; warm-wet Jan–May for lush greens.