Attractions of Ecuador

To help inspire or plan your trip to Ecuador, some of its major attractions for travellers are shown below, including some of the best natural, historical, cultural and adventure sites in the country. These include all of UNESCO World Heritage Sites for Ecuador which represent the best of the world's cultural and natural heritage.
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Ecuador mainland - Trekking opportunities

Banos and Sangay National Park
Banos and Sangay National Park The town of Banos is situated in Sangay National Park, a beautiful region of Ecuador's central highlands. The town is located on the hillside of the Tungurahua Volcano (5016m) with two other volcanoes in the park - the active Sangay Volcano (5230m) and the extinct El Altar Volcano (5139m). The town's surroundings can be explored on foot, bike and horse with white-water rafting also available nearby. Banos is also famous for its baths fed by thermal springs whose mineral-laden waters are supposedly good for your health. UNESCO World Heritage Site: Sangay National Park

Banos and Sangay National Park

Banos and Sangay National Park

The town of Banos is situated in Sangay National Park, a beautiful region of Ecuador's central highlands. The town is located on the hillside of the Tungurahua Volcano (5016m) with two other volcanoes in the park - the active Sangay Volcano (5230m) and the extinct El Altar Volcano (5139m). The town's surroundings can be explored on foot, bike and horse with white-water rafting also available nearby. Banos is also famous for its baths fed by thermal springs whose mineral-laden waters are supposedly good for your health.

UNESCO World Heritage Site: Sangay National Park

Galapagos Islands - Trekking opportunities

Isabela
Isabela is the largest of the Galapagos Islands, 125km long, and is formed from five volcanoes of which two are still active. It is the best site in the Galapagos for trekking, with the climb to the top of the Sierra Negra Volcano in the south of the island being the highlight. The caldera here is 12km wide and the second largest in the world after the Ngorongoro Crater in Tanzania. From the summit there are spectacular views across the north of the island and towards Santiago to the northeast. Close to the caldera lies Volcano Chico which is extremely active and constantly emitting sulphurous gases. The nearby Tintoreras Islands can be reached on small boats to view marine iguanas, giant turtles, Galapagos penguins and sea lions as well as many bird species. UNESCO World Heritage Site: Galápagos Islands

Isabela

Isabela is the largest of the Galapagos Islands, 125km long, and is formed from five volcanoes of which two are still active. It is the best site in the Galapagos for trekking, with the climb to the top of the Sierra Negra Volcano in the south of the island being the highlight. The caldera here is 12km wide and the second largest in the world after the Ngorongoro Crater in Tanzania. From the summit there are spectacular views across the north of the island and towards Santiago to the northeast. Close to the caldera lies Volcano Chico which is extremely active and constantly emitting sulphurous gases. The nearby Tintoreras Islands can be reached on small boats to view marine iguanas, giant turtles, Galapagos penguins and sea lions as well as many bird species.

UNESCO World Heritage Site: Galápagos Islands