Trips to Ecuador
Why travel solo to Ecuador?
What's the weather like?
Lying on the equator, Ecuador enjoys 12 hours of sunlight a day all year round. The coast tends to be warmer than the mountain regions, but the average summer temperature is 26ºC (76ºF), while winter temperatures average at 23ºC (73ºF).
Top three activities
1. Kayak or paddleboard through the Itabaca Channel
2. Hike to the caldera of the Sierra Negra volcano
3. Swim with marine wildlife in the Galápagos Islands
Top five dishes to try
1. Encebollado – fish stew
2. Caldo de gallina – chicken soup
3. Cuy – roasted guinea pig
4. Churrasco – grilled steak served with fried eggs
5. Seco – stewed meat served with plantain
Top places to visit in Ecuador
Quito
Ecuador’s capital city is built on the foundations of an ancient Incan city. Its well-preserved colonial center is rich with 16th and 17th-century buildings that blend together European, Moorish and indigenous influences. Head into Old Town to feast on traditional Ecuadorian food.
Tena
This ‘cinnamon capital’ with its colonial history is also the gateway to the Amazon rainforest. From a base here you can explore the jungle at night or hop on to one of the many expert tours during the day, but don’t overlook the city itself. The fast-flowing surrounding rivers also attract plenty of white-water rafters.
Galápagos Islands
Witness one of the greatest wildlife shows on earth on this remote archipelago, 600 miles off the Ecuadorian coast. The extraordinary collection of volcanic islands has to be seen to be believed. Chock-full of fearless land and marine creatures – which inspired Darwin’s theory of evolution – it’s a nature-lover’s dream.
Cuenca
This city is located in southern Ecuador’s Andes mountains known for its Tomebaba ruins. It still has a Historic Walled Town with steep cobbled streets and medieval castle ruins. Head into the central plaza to visit the blue-domed Catedral Nueva and the 16th-century Catedral Vieja, now a religious museum.
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