Ecuador
Ecuador is the smallest country in the rocky Andean highlands. The country is as small as the US state Nevada. Though small but Ecuador is a beautiful country. It has great places to offer to its tourists. Ecuador has a collection of vivacious local cultures, finely conserved regal architecture, ethereal volcanic sceneries and thick rainforest.
Travel to Ecuador
The easiest and the safest way to reach Ecuador is by air. The international airports in Ecuador are at Quito and Guayaquil. They have a well connected network of flights from most of Europe and America. In order to cut your flying expenses you can first fly to Peru and then go to Ecuador via road. You can also get to Ecuador via road through Columbia. Ecuador has a well connected network of domestic airlines service with in the country. Actually speaking, Ecuador has an extra proficient air transportation arrangement than the majority of other Andean countries. It also has the asset of being a petite nation, and comparatively inexpensive, which permits even small budget travelers the alternative of an occasional internal flight. Other cheap option to get around the country is by buses. The buses in Ecuador cover large distances very quickly. Another option for a comfortable travel within the country is renting a car. Ecuador also has a reasonable railway connection within the country.
Attractions
Although, Ecuador is a small country but it has lot of attractions for its tourists. One of the most loved attractions in the country is the Galapagos Islands. The Galapagos archipelago is famous for its exclusive and courageous wildlife and as a Mecca for eco lovers. You can bathe with sea lions, glide eye-to-eye with penguins and stand next to a blue-footed booby as it feeds its juvenile. The infertile and volcanic scenery is matchless in its memorable exquisiteness. The islands stretch over 50000 square kilometers of the Pacific Ocean. The islands consist of thirteen main islands and six small islands. Another famous attraction of Ecuador is Parque Nacional Cotopaxi. The showpiece of Ecuador's most admired national park is the snowcapped and absolute seamless Volcan Cotopaxi, which is 5897 m high. It is Ecuador's second highest peak. Within the 33,393 hectares of national park that encloses the volcano, you will discover exceptional mountaineering and hiking opportunities. There are a handful of wonderful old haciendas presenting the whole thing from horseback ride to conducted climbs of Cotopaxi itself. The park presents a good gaze at the Andean grasslands and the sights everywhere are awe-inspiring. The flora and fauna is attractive with bird life that comprises the seldom seen furry critters and Andean condor such as white tailed deer, the 35cm high little red brocket deer, rabbits, the cunning colpeo which is an Andean fox and pumas. The rare Andean bear exists on the distant and rarely visited eastern inclines of the park. Another attraction in Ecuador is Isla Bartolome. Visiting this place is an experience of the lifetime. Bartolome has a volcanic cone that is simple to mount and provides enormous views of the other islands of Galapagos.
Language
The official language of Ecuador is Spanish. Other popular language spoken all over Ecuador is Quechua
Shopping
Shopping in Ecuador is as interesting as the country itself. Ecuador offers great mementos, handmade craft items, postcards and books for you to take home. You can get the best handicrafts, clothing made from local fibers woven by great artisans at a fairly reasonable price all over the markets in Ecuador.
Destinations in Ecuador
Quito
One of the most famous destinations of Ecuador is Quito. Quito is perhaps the most gorgeous city in South America. It is the capital of Ecuador. It emerges 2850m (9350ft) above sea level and only 22km (14mi) south of the equator. It brags a magnificent spring like weather in a stunning location. Mountains, with several snowcapped volcanoes, dominate the panoramas in Quito. Apart from some enormous museums and churches, paying a visit to El Panecillo, which means the little bread loaf, a mount with wonderful sights of the elderly town and a massive sculpture of the Virgin of Quito is worth the effort. Avenida Amazonas is Quito's lively modern attractive street, a good place to locate a cafe and gaze the local lives go by.
Guayaquil
Guayaquil is known all through Ecuador as the "Pacific pearl". It is the country's chief city and the most significant seaport. Most of the tourists visit Guayaquil to sail through the famous Guayas River. Other than the river, the city has whole lot of attractions of great museums and a superb botanical garden.
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