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The Diverse Country of Ecuador Enthralls

Ecuador is rich in history and culture, set with landscapes ranging between glaciated volcanoes and lush, tropical rainforests. There issomething for everyone with many outstanding tourist attractions to visit during your Ecuador travel. The capital of Ecuador, Quito,

has exquisite churches, including La Compania, built in the early 1600s and a perfect example of Baroque architecture.

One of the most popular Ecuador travel destinations for tourists is Banos. This small city is at the foot of an active volcanoTungurahua and most jungle tours depart from Banos. The impressive Pailon de Diablo cascades from thousands of feet up and is avery popular tourist attraction. Adventure seekers rate Ecuador as one of the best places for jungle adventures, with kayaking andwhitewater rafting along the Tena River, which joins the Masahualli and then the Napo River.

The Southern Coastal region of Ecuador has world-famous resorts and scenic shorelines, which includes Montanita Town. Apart frombeing famous for its nightlife, bars, cafs and nightclubs, the area offer exceptional surfing. Travelling in Ecuador is notcompletewithout one of the great shopping experiences and the Otavalo Market does not disappoint. The indigenous people of Otavalo are

known worldwide for their handcrafted clothes, crafts and arts. Saturday is market dayin Otavalo where woven clothing, stonecarvings, wooden carving, jewelry, and tourist trinkets and gifts are displayed and sold.

The Galapagos Islands are probably one of the greatest attractions of Ecuadoreven with the strict tourist access control. It is a world-renowned ecosystem and enjoys a natural selection of different bird species, marine iguanas, penguins, sea lions and giant tortoisesare seen and can be approached. The natural habitat must be protected at all times and national park -certified tour guidesaccompany visitors.

Ecuador has no shortage of accommodation available to tourists ranging across several different price classes. Mainland Ecuador, forexample, has hotels for as little as $20 per person, per night. Galapagos Hotels, on the other hand, have much higher prices and youshould be prepared to pay at least double compared to similar hotels in Quito.

Galapagos hotels are found on four of their inhabited Islands, Floreana Island, Isabela Island, San Christobal Island and Santa CruzIsland. Although the Islands are known for their expensive accommodation, they also have very reasonable 2-star hotels ranging fromas little as $27 per person per night. The Hotel La Peregrina on Santa Cruz Island, for example, is right on the beachfront across thePelican Bay and is only $27 per night. Then you get, the more expensive Hotels such as the 5-star Hotel Iguana Crossing on IsabelaIsland from $275 per person.

Ecuador has a lot to offer tourists seeking an adventure or a vacation well off the usual beaten track. While the Galapagos Islands arequite remarkable, the remainder of the country has a substantial amount to interest the tourist.

Regardless of where you travel or stay in Ecuador it promises to be an unforgettable experience for adventurers, nature lovers,history and culture lovers, shoppers and surfers alike.

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Contact Information::Gray Line Ecuador

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