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Ecuador Travel Guide

Sea Lion on Espanola Island, Galapagos
Sea Lion on Espanola Island, Galapagos

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.

Table of Contents

  • Ecuador Travel Guides
  • Regional Travel Guides
  • Recommended Reading
  • Related Blog Posts - The Galapagos Islands
  • Related Blog Posts - The Rest of Ecuador

Ecuador Travel Guides

  • Things to Do
  • Food and Drink
  • Nightlife
  • Cost of Travel

Regional Travel Guides

  • Banos
  • Cuenca
  • Guayaquil
  • Montanita
  • Quito

Recommended Reading

  • The Origin of Species - by Charles Darwin
  • The Panama Hat Trail: A Journey from South America - by Tom Miller

Related Blog Posts - The Galapagos Islands

  • Blue Footed Boobies
  • Floreana Islands
  • Giant Land Tortoises
  • Packing List for the Galapagos Islands
  • Galapagos Sharks and Penguins
  • Swimming with Sea Lions in Gardner Bay
  • Tortuga Bay

Related Blog Posts - The Rest of Ecuador

  • 7 Safety Tips for Riding the Buses in Ecuador
  • Eating Cuy (Guinea Pig)
  • Enjoying Montanita
  • Falling for Cuenca
  • Hiking El Cajas National Park
  • How to Spend 24 Hours in Guayaquil
  • Mitad del Mundo: Visiting the Equator in Quito
  • Mountain Biking Cotopaxi Volcano
  • Riding the Quito Teleferico
  • Top 5 Ways to Get Wet 'n Wild in Banos
  • Walking the Historic Center of Quito

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