WHY ECUADOR FOR YOUR NEXT VACATION?

In Ecuador you will have the chance to feel, enjoy and experience a nation rooted in ancient cultures and enjoy a stunning range of natural environments as well as a rich and diverse cultural heritage.
Ecuador has it all, a diverse flora and fauna, lots of different activities to do, both for adventures as well as for nature lovers, friendly inhabitants and a rich and ancient history. In short, there are many reasons to visit this beautiful and scenic country.

First of all, has Ecuador an outstanding and diverse flora and fauna. The nation’s drastic geographic and climatic variations have led to evolution of thousands of species of flora and fauna, most of which thrive in habitats protected by the State and by private organizations. Although it is one of the smallest countries in South America, Ecuador is home to rain forests, jungles, mountains, islands, lagoons, beaches, deserts, valleys, and snowcapped peaks. All of this can be found in the 24 areas which are protected by the State. There we find colonies of wild animals, among them caimans, anacondas, tapirs, dolphins, monkeys and more than thousand species of birds.

All of this is the explanation why Ecuador is one of the planet’s top 17 nations with respect to biodiversity.

Because of the countries diversity of eco-systems and climates there are lots of different activities to do. Ecuador offers adventures activities like; rafting, mountain biking, climbing, hiking and scuba diving. Ecuador has perhaps one of the world best wild water playgrounds. This is because it has one of the highest concentration of rivers per square mile in the world. Also Ecuador provides seemingly endless back roads and trails to explore for the mountain bike fans and although Ecuador is a small country, it offers an incredible diversity of mountains and ecosystems to explore.

Ecuador will also satisfy the visitors who are interested in culture and nature, with activities like bird watching, community tourism, whale watching and visiting indigenous markets. Bird watching can best be done in parks like Area Nacional de Recreación Las Cajas, Parque Nacional Cotopaxi or the Galápagos Islands were birds like parrots, toucans, herons, hoatzin (prehistoric birds) can be seen. Whale watching is one of the most exciting and unique activity in the world. Although whale-watching can be done along the entire Ecuadorian coast, the best spot is in Puerto López, a small fishing village in southern Manabí. This experience will make your trip to a unique experience. By visiting the Ecuadorian indigenous markets you will experience a sprawling mix of exotic colors, sounds, and smells. This way you will feel the real Ecuadorian culture.

Another reason for visiting Ecuador is for its friendly inhabitants, its history and culture. Ecuador's culture and history mirrors the diversity of its landscape. Like much of South America, the Ecuadorian culture blends the influences of Spanish colonialism with the resilient traditions of pre-Columbian peoples. The different groups create a diverse and unique culture with; Amazonian frontier towns, Pacific coast fishing villages, rambling old haciendas, packed markets, and colonial cities. Every town has its own identity and history. Modernization has not robbed Ecuador's cities and towns of their distinct local flavors. Mostly is this because, it is the people and not historical sites that are giving these places their character. Otavalo, long famous for its warm, enterprising indigenous people, continues its friendly tradition in the twenty-first century. The citizens of Banos, with its hot springs and agreeable climate, are welcoming visitors everyday with a warm smile.

Quito , the country's political center, has developed into a cosmopolitan city while maintaining its small own candor and geniality.

In conclusion there are countless reasons to visit Ecuador. The outstanding natural parks, the diverse ecosystems, the unique activities, the welcoming inhabitants, its rich cultural heritage, all of these, are motives to go and see this outstanding and unique country.

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