Main Content
A sea lion emerges onto a beach in the Galápagos, home to evolutionarily unique animals.
Photograph by Steve Winter
Yes, it’s a great jumping-off point for the Galápagos, but this triangle-shaped nation nestled between Colombia to the north and Peru to the south and east offers a range of exotic attractions more suitable to a country several times its size. • Inca treasures abound, and wildlife and tropical birds thrive in coastal, rain forest, and rugged mountain terrain. • The capital, Quito, boasts a range of art galleries and fine-dining establishments that wouldn’t be out of place in London or San Francisco. • If you’re into stargazing, the Equator bisects this gemlike place—and gives it its name—offering stunning views of both hemispheres.
Related Features
-
Vanishing Amphibians
An exotic fungus is delivering the fatal blow to many amphibians already hit by habitat loss, pollution, and climate change.
-
50 Top Ecolodges: Mountains
Travel to the top of the world in style with these picks from Adventure magazine.
-
Path of the Jaguar
If forward-looking conservationists prevail, this wanderer of Central America will live on.
Ecuador Map
This requires the latest version of Flash Player. Click here to download.Advertisement
Travel With Us
Travel Top 10
-
Hideaways & Inns
Find a destination that's great for anyone in need of a getaway.
Travel Blog
-
Intelligent Travel
Cultural, authentic, and sustainable: This is your brain on travel.
Special Ad Section
-
Audio Slideshow
Take a photographic journey through Montana and hear Annie Griffiths Belt's narrative.
-
Adventure Videos
Check out adventure videos and go "Behind the Lens."
