Ecuador packs more activities and adventures within its small borders than many countries twice its size.
The Galapagos Islands draw tourists of all ages from around the world, while those seeking adventure can attempt to climb the country's highest snow-capped volcanoes.
The charming pueblo of Banos is a universal favorite, while surfers and party people head for the Pacific coast town of Montanita.
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Recommended Reading
- The Origin of Species – by Charles Darwin
- The Panama Hat Trail: A Journey from South America – by Tom Miller
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- Mitad del Mundo: Visiting the Equator in Quito
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Last Updated on September 25, 2021 by Dave Lee
Dave is the Founder and Editor in Chief of Go Backpacking and Feastio. He's been to 66 countries and lived in Colombia and Peru. Read the full story of how he became a travel blogger.
Mathieu Tallard
Sunday 8th of May 2016
Is going to Ecuador coast a good idea despite recent earthquake there or it is gone a be like a war zone?
Dave
Sunday 8th of May 2016
I believe it's primarily the west coast that was affected, and a lot of the cool stuff to see and do in Ecuador is in the interior and eastern half (the Amazon).