Things to do in Ecuador

A country small enough to cross in a day, spanning Andean volcanoes, Amazon rainforest, and the Galápagos Islands' famously fearless wildlife — all sharing the same currency as the US.

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What's worth your time in Ecuador

Snorkel with sea lions in the Galápagos

Adventure

Playful, curious sea lions often approach snorkelers directly, a wildlife encounter unlike almost anywhere else on Earth.

See giant tortoises in the Galápagos highlands

Nature

Wild giant tortoises roam freely on Santa Cruz Island's private ranches, some over 100 years old and unbothered by close observation.

Climb or trek Cotopaxi Volcano

Adventure

One of the world's highest active volcanoes, with a refuge hike suitable for most fitness levels and a technical summit route for climbers.

Explore Quito's UNESCO-listed colonial old town

Culture

One of the best-preserved and least-altered historic centers in Latin America, with baroque churches covered in gold leaf.