Quito

With Culture Trip, you can enjoy a guided walking tour of Quito and visit the equator as part of our exclusive eight-day Ecuador adventure, led by our Local Insider.
From the snow-capped peaks of the Andes mountains to the idyllic beaches of the Pacific Coast and the colorful colonial architecture of Quito, Ecuador is a country brimming with natural and cultural wonders. To help you plan your trip, we’ve selected the best destinations to visit and things to do in Ecuador.
With Culture Trip, you can enjoy a guided walking tour of Quito and visit the equator as part of our exclusive eight-day Ecuador adventure, led by our Local Insider.
Quilotoa is a volcano within the Illinizas Ecological Reserve, on the westernmost edge of the Ecuadorian Andes, renowned for its turquoise crater lake which formed around 800 years ago following its last major eruption. In roughly five hours, you can hike around the rim of the crater while admiring panoramic views of the lake itself and the surrounding nature. If you fancy a longer adventure, follow the Quilotoa loop (accessible by bus from the nearby city of Latacunga), which takes three or four days to complete and passes through the remote mountain villages of Quilotoa, Chugchilán, Isinlivi and Sigchos.
Stretching all the way from the Colombian border in the north to the Peruvian border in the south, Ecuador’s Pacific Coast is often overlooked by travelers but offers a refreshing change of scenery from the mountainous and jungle-covered interior. Salinas and Playas are two of the most popular resorts, while Montañita, slightly further up the coast, is renowned for its nightlife and outstanding surfing conditions. For peaceful, golden sand beaches without the crowds, Bahía de Caráquez, Los Frailes (part of the Machalilla National Park) and Mompiche are worth considering.
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