Ecuador Tourist Attractions Guide

Ecuador is a mysterious South American country with the civilization of the ancient Inca Empire, primitive tribes of the Amazon, Spanish colonial culture and wonderful equatorial scenery. Quito, the capital of Ecuador, is known as the "Midline City of the World", with the Equator passing through it.

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Quito is located in the north of Ecuador, only 24 kilometers from the Equator. It is the capital of Ecuador and the closest capital to the Equator in the world. Because it is located on a plateau and has an altitude of 2852 meters, it is the second highest capital in the world after La Paz, Bolivia.

Quito has a high and steep terrain, so the climate is pleasant and the seasons are like spring all year round. It is an ideal summer resort and is popular among tourism enthusiasts around the world. The city of Quito is divided into two parts: a new city and an old city. The southwest is the old Urban area. Many places retain the Indian and Spanish architectural styles and were listed as a World Cultural Heritage Site in 1978.

The new city is located in the northern part of Quito, a bustling scene. The Pichincha Volcano on the east and west sides of the Urban area is very famous. It has an altitude of 4790 meters and has a permanent snowfall on the summit. There are 87 large and small churches and monasteries in Quito. The famous ones are the Church of San Francisco, the Cathedral of Jesus in Kompania, etc. The Church of San Francisco is regarded as a masterpiece of Baroque architecture and one of the models of Spanish-American religious architecture.

Bread Mountain at the southern end of Quito is about 200 meters high. On the top of the mountain, there is a large stone statue of the goddess of Quito. It is known as a symbol of the people of Quito fighting for independence and freedom. On the mountainside of Bread Mountain there is an ancient Inca temple that has now become a museum.

The old city of Quito, the capital of Ecuador, is 2850 meters above sea level. It was built on the ruins of the Inca city in the 16th century. Despite the 1917 earthquake, Quito remains the best-preserved and least changed historical center in Latin America. The Monastery of St. Francis and Santo Domingo, the church of La Compania and the Jesuit College, together with the ornate interior decoration of these buildings, have become a pure example of the "Quito Baroque Style", perfectly integrating Spain with the essence of Italy, Moores, Flemish and local art.

There are a number of white houses preserved in the city. They are short and their roofs are covered with red tiles that have faded with age. Each house has a iron-wood gate that leads to a spacious inner courtyard. The fountain in the courtyard is surrounded by gray paving stones embedded with yellow ox bones to form various geometric patterns. From the center of the city to the suburbs, along the eclectic outline of the city, there are narrow streets, dotted with huts on both sides, winding and stretching like open fingers, reaching nearly 3000 meters high in the clouds.

Perhaps it was the thin air that the Quito people adopted that slow pace and left people with such a sense of leisure time. The old Urban area of Quito is in the south of the city. It is known as the "Andean Museum" because of the many famous historical buildings left behind in the city. The churches, monasteries, and Equator Monument here are of high value both in terms of architecture and in aesthetic history.

Independence Square, Ecuador Independence Square is the center of the city of Quito. Around this square square, buildings full of late Italian Renaissance art stand tall. Most of these buildings are two-story and are equipped with finely carved stone doors. The Catholic Church at the southern end of the square, built in 1550 and completed in the 18th century, has a green tiled dome and a grey-white column supporting a porch. It is a mixture of Arab, Persian and Moorish architectural styles. On the outer wall is the name of the founder of the city of Quito inlaid with gold leaves, and the tomb of General Sucre is found in the courtyard. Opposite the church is the Main Palace, and the northwest corner of the square is the majestic Government Palace.

Santo Domingo Square in the southeast of the city, also known as Theater Square or Sucre Square, stands a statue of General Sucre in the center of the square, and at the east end stands the Santo Domingo Church and monastery, famous for its rich collection of wood carvings. The Castle of Sant 'Agustin here is where General Sucre personally signed the Ecuadorian Independence Agreement, and it still retains its original appearance. Near the square is the intersection of Rounda Street and Guayaquil Street. The street is narrow and ancient, lined with shops and bustling pedestrians. It is the prosperous commercial district of Quito. Not far from the square, Alameda Park is a famous tourist area in Quito. In the park, streams and springs are gurgling, small bridges are flying, winding paths lead to the secluded scenery, and birds are singing and fragrant flowers are fragrant. The park houses the oldest observatory in South America and the Simon Bolivar Monument and Art School.

Guayaquil Guayaquil is located on the Bay of Guayaquil in the Pacific Ocean. It is named because it is located on the west bank of the Guayas River and is known as the "Pearl of the Pacific Ocean". It is Ecuador's largest city and main seaport, the capital of Guayas Province, and the industrial and fishery center of Ecuador.

Although Guayaquil is close to the Equator, it is close to the bay, the sea breeze blows, and it is extremely cool. There are many tourist destinations. It is a good place to enjoy a better life. The city's buildings are colorful, the streets are crisscrossed and neatly laid out. There are many high-rise buildings on both sides of the main streets, with green shades and flowers blooming like brocade. The park in the heart of the street is surrounded by grass. High-rise buildings, white clouds, blue trees, and blue sky complement each other, making the whole city decorated with grandeur. Guayaquil has several buildings dating from the Spanish colonial period. In addition, there are several Roman Catholic churches. About 80% of the citizens are Catholics, and Catholics are very important to them.

Historical Center of Santa Ana in Los Rios of Cuenca The Historical Center of Santa Ana in Los Rios of Cuenca is a town in a valley surrounded by the Andes Mountains. It was founded in 1557. It is a typical inland colonial town located at the intersection of the railway tracks in the direction of Capistrano. There are 40 families preserved here, including three adobe buildings: Montanez, Rio and Silvas.

Construction workers and farm workers lived here between the late 18th and early 19th centuries, during which time, the megalithic church was built. It once flourished and was the economic center of the Spaniards and neighboring Indians, who were undergoing cultural integration. Many other homes were built by European immigrants in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The city's construction strictly complied with the right-angle urban construction plan formulated by Charles Cuenca, the then King of Spain, in 1527. For 400 years, the city's construction has followed the original construction plan.

Equator Monument Equator Monument is 95 kilometers north of the city of Quito. Anyone traveling to Ecuador should visit the famous Equator Monument, which is regarded as the "center of the earth." The Equator Monument is divided into two old and new ones. The old monument is located in the town of San Antonio, 24 kilometers north of the city of Quito, the capital of Ecuador. It is surrounded by mountains on three sides. It is 2483 meters above sea level and is about 10 meters high. It is built entirely of ochre red granite. The shape is square column shaped, with four Spanish letters E.S.O.N. denoting East, West, South and North engraved around it to commemorate French and Ecuadorian scientists who contributed to measuring the Equator and building the monument.

On March 21 and September 23 every year, the sun passes through the equatorial line and shines directly at the equator. Day and night are equal around the world. At this time, Ecuadorians will hold a grand event here to welcome the sun god and thank the sun for bringing warmth and light to mankind. Ecuadorians call this monument half of the world. Passengers like to stand on the stone steps to take photos, with their feet on both sides of the white line to show that they are standing on both northern and southern hemispheres at the same time.

The new monument stands in the Ekinosil Valley surrounded by the Pichincha Mountains not far from the old monument, on the equatorial line about 27 kilometers north of Quito. It is said to be the most accurate equatorial mark in the world. In front of the monument, there is a long stone passage, with some stone carvings standing on both sides of the passage. Anyone who travels to Quito can receive a certificate issued by the management department proving that they have traveled to the dividing line between the northern and southern hemispheres on a certain month and day of a certain year.

Galapagos Islands are a group of marine islands formed by lava deposits lifted from the seabed. They are composed of 19 volcanic islands and extend from the South American continent into the Pacific Ocean. About 1000 kilometers, it is called a unique "living biological evolution museum and showroom." There are some unusual animal species present. Examples are terrestrial iguanas, giant turtles and various types of finches.

After Charles Darwin visited the island in 1835, he gained insights and laid the foundation for the formation of the theory of evolution. The Galapagos Islands are one of the loneliest and most beautiful islands in the world. Visitors to the Galapagos Islands are always deeply impressed by their beautiful scenery and its diversity and uniqueness. The Galapagos Islands are the only place on earth where marine iguanas are found, and seven different species of marine iguanas live here.

Like other oceanic islands, the flora and fauna of these islands depend on uninvited guests from the sea or the air, although humans have also played a role in recent years. Many of the animals found on these islands are unique not only to the archipelago, but to certain islands within the archipelago.

Chimborazo Peak Ecuador Chimborazo Peak is located on the Cordillera Occidental in the Andes Mountains. It is 6310 meters above sea level and is the highest peak in the country. Chimborazo is a dormant volcano with many craters and glaciers on the top. Briton Edward Whymper was the first person to reach the summit.

Although Chimborazo is not as high as Mount Everest, Chimborazo is the peak farthest from the center of the earth. It is 6,384.1 kilometers from the center of the earth to the peak of the mountain peak, making it the thickest land in the world. Its uniqueness that it is farthest from the center of the earth makes it one of the most famous snowy mountains in the world, and Ecuadorians are proud of it. However, the mountains are extremely oxygen-deficient and people have difficulty breathing on them, so people are often discouraged from it.

Chimborazo has long been mistakenly regarded as the highest peak in the Andes Mountains. It is a dormant volcano with many craters and glaciers on the top of the mountain. It is above about 4694 meters and has snow all year round. Looking at Chimborazo Peak from afar, the scenery is very spectacular, like an old man squatting there with a white hat on his head. Running animals and sparse vegetation can still be vaguely seen at the foot of the mountain.

Sangay National Park Sangay National Park is located at the junction of the three provinces of Morona-Santiago, Chimborazo and Tungurahua in central Ecuador. Sangay National Park presents a complete ecosystem with its unique and beautiful natural scenery and spectacular views of two active volcanoes. It stretches from tropical rainforests to glaciers, with snow-covered peaks and lush plains forming a stark contrast. This uniquely isolated environment provides protection for local animal species. In the park, there is the world-famous Sangay Volcano, the world's longest-lasting active volcano. The top of Sangay Volcano, at an altitude of 5410 meters, is covered with snow and the mountains are steep. The altitude difference from the top to the foothills of the mountain is nearly 4000 meters. It has formed a unique landscape in Ecuador.

Because the entire park is located near the equator, has sufficient sunshine and different altitudes, it presents different ecological scenes and houses many rare animals and plants. At an altitude of 2,000 to 3000 meters, clouds are surrounded by fog, and the area at an altitude of 3000 meters has more rain, fog and dense forests. Many rare animals in South America live here: in the Amazon lowland tropical rainforest at an altitude of 800 meters, there are various birds: hummingbirds, toucans, and more than 40 species of parrots represented by macaws, which are 1 meter long and have bright and beautiful feathers. There is also an Andean rock bird living here. This bird has a very sharp and hard beak, completely hidden in the feathers of its head. The bird's crown is semicircular and bright red, and is known as the "Ruby in the Jungle".

Sangay National Park is considered to be the best area for studying biological zoning. Its natural environment, terrestrial and marine ecosystems, geomorphological characteristics, geological characteristics and historical and cultural characteristics make Sangay National Park the most protected value in the equatorial region. World cultural heritage. At the same time, Sangay National Park is also a protected area of the Togolese watershed and also has important archaeological value.