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PLACES TO VISIT IN ECUADOR
Galapagos Islands and its biodiversity
There is no doubt that the Galapagos Islands are the main attraction of Ecuador. They are made up of 13 large islands and 42 islets full of biodiversity. There it is impossible to get bored: you can marvel at its giant tortoises, swim in crystal clear waters, be fascinated by its volcanic landscapes or learn at the Charles Darwin Research Station.
The Galapagos Islands are an archipelago in the Pacific Ocean located 972 km off the coast of Ecuador.
Average of boat excursions per person per day 250 USD
Chimborazo volcano, the closest point to the Sun
The Chimborazo volcano is located 150 km south of Quito and with its 6268 meters above sea level, it is the highest volcano in the Northern Andes. It is built on the Western Cordillera, being the southernmost volcano of this mountain range.
You can take walks and excursions in the Chimborazo area. The best known walks: The walk of the ice pickers, the old Camino Real, to the area of the vicuñas, the observation of flora and fauna within the reserve. The Polylepis and Machay Temple hiking trails stand out.
Admission is free and you can stay camping. The ascent to Chimborazo since you register you can do it by car to the first refuge (8km) or on foot. If you want to get to the second refuge, it is a 45-minute walk.
Cuenca, one of the most beautiful historic centers to see in Ecuador
Cajas National Park
Just 30 kilometers from Cuenca you can enjoy the beautiful Cajas National Park. It is one of the most beautiful in Ecuador and is a perfect place to enjoy the nature that the Ecuadorian Sierra can offer you.
Laguna de Lagartococha: On its shores it is possible to camp and the place is very popular for sport fishing. ...
Toreadora and Llaviucu Lagoons: Along the Cuenca – Molleturo road, the first lagoons to appear are Llaviucu and La Toreadora.
Its main attraction is its more than 270 lagoons that make up incredible landscapes.
The entrance to the Cajas National Park is free, however, due to security regulations, registration at the control offices is MANDATORY.
Tulcán Cemetery, one of the most curious places to see in Ecuador
In Tulcán, the capital of Carchi, you can visit a very curious place. Yes, it is a cemetery, but it is an open-air museum thanks to its figures made from cypress trees. They are a real blast!
Located in Tulcán on Av. Cementerio and Cotopaxi, in the center of the city, a few meters from Parque Isidro Ayora.
We toured the “Parque de los Recuerdos” with its natural sculptures representing the Pasto, Tolita, Jama-Coaque and Cotocollao cultures. In addition, we find stone sculptures, such as the Virgin of Quito. Finally, we went through the labyrinths formed with cypresses.
It is ironic to do tourism in the Tulcán cemetery. It is a place of respect for what it represents, but at times it was inevitable to happily walk around with the children, run, laugh and take pictures.
