 |
Places To Visit In Ecuado
Check out these places to visit in Ecuador below
Ecuador is divided into three different climatic zones – sierra, costa and selva (the mountains, the coast and the jungle). The culture, climate and geographical features of these three regions are very different and this means that even if you go on a short trip to Ecuador, it will feel like three separate vacations in one! There are many places to visit in Ecuador and as it has a great road network and excellent domestic airlines, it will make it quite simple to unite a relaxing time on the sunny beaches with a jungle holiday as well as enjoying some Andean beauty. And the wonder of wonders is that all this can be done even on a very short holiday! That’s true value for money, don’t you agree.
The coast will offer you some wonderful beaches and there will be something to please every member of your family. You could opt for very relaxing, laid back beaches like Montañita or prefer the five star resort hotels in Manta and Salinas. Ecuador's Amazon Basin's jungle is considered to be one of the unspoilt natural beauties of the world and a lot of it is protected under international law. This rain forest shelters a remarkable number of wildlife and each year more species are discovered. Compared to the rest of South America, Ecuador is ahead in the tourism business by planning many programs and having lodges run by and for the local indigenous population. You have to visit the Andes mountains if you go to Ecuador since they are at the heart of the country and something which is an absolute must-see. There are loads of places to visit in Ecuador including the amazing Cotopaxi volcano and national park, the merry chaos which is part and parcel of the local markets at Sasquisili and Otavalo. You will be busy having fun every minute you spend in Ecuador.
The following are some places to visit in Ecuador even if on a short trip: Las Penas was constructed in the 1500’s and it was the first residential area of Guayaquil. It was completely ruined by a fire in 1896 and was then rebuilt in the neoclassical style. It offers a very nice walk on cobblestone paths among restaurants and art galleries. There is a great casual club and restaurant called Arthur’s Place at the end of this street. The need for commercial development has led to the destruction of most of the wonderful mangroves in Ecuador. Puerto Hondo Mangroves is located at 17 km on the highway to Salinas which a non-profit ecological organization has managed to salvage and protect. It is open everyday between 9 am and 4 pm, and visitors can go to the environmental center and also take a boat ride through the mangrove. The Botanical Garden is definitely one of the places to visit in Ecuador. It is a beautiful garden with about 700 species of plants including around 80 kinds of orchids on display. It is situated in the Cuidadela Las Orquideas at Av. Francisco de Orellana. There is a $3 admission fee and the gardens are open everyday from 8 am to 6 pm. Santa Ana Hills lying adjacent to Las Penas has been redeveloped into a prominent tourist destination. There are numerous bars, galleries and restaurants on the street. The renovation of Malecon on the Guayas River has popularized Guayaquil. The Malecon runs around 1.5 miles and is a histoeical port. It now has many kinds on entertainment, food and monuments too. Return From Places To Visit In Ecuado To South America Travel
|