Ecuador Travel Guide

mysterious South American country-Ecuador, where there are the civilization of the ancient Inca Empire, the primitive tribes of the Amazon, the Spanish colonial culture and the wonderful equatorial scenery. The capital, Quito, is located in the foothills of the Pichincha volcano, at an altitude of 2,850 meters, making the city the second highest capital in the world (after La Paz, the capital of Bolivia).

Moreover, Ecuador is a country with developed tourism. There are few countries like Ecuador. Although it is not large in area, it has such rich culture and geographical features. Such a place with bright history and natural scenery is not yet a well-known tourist destination in South America. Therefore, tourists who come to Ecuador have more free time of their own. Ecuador's Colón Islands are known as the "Living Museum of Biological Evolution" due to their unique ecosystem and have been declared by UNESCO as a "natural treasure of mankind." Other major tourist attractions include the Old City of Quito, the Stone Statue of the Goddess of Bread Mountain, Independence Square, etc.

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Visitors can leisurely explore the natural scenery or experience different cultural customs, such as wandering around the charming Spanish colonial cities of Cuenca and Quito, or experiencing exotic culture in ethnic villages scattered along the fertile rivers of the volcanic avenue. The accommodation environment in Ecuador depends on where you are visiting. Most Ecuadorian towns and cities have a variety of accommodation, ranging from bed and breakfast hotels to luxury hotels. Accommodation can be found in all specialty accommodation, including cities and villages, and even in the jungle. The capital, Quito, has many five-star hotels and a large number of mid-range hotels and inns.

Ecuador is rich in rare fruits, high-quality fish, seafood and a wide variety of potatoes. From south to north, there are a variety of delicious dishes that are mouth-watering, such as roasted shrimp with lemon, roasted corn, spicy meat slices, roasted suckling pig and bullwhip soup. Of course, for frugal people, you can buy a meal in many restaurants, with a main meal, dessert and soup for around a dollar. In the bakery, you can buy good toast, desserts, and hearty fast food for just a few cents. Although there are many places on the streets and alleys where fast food is taken out, the sanitation situation is not optimistic. It's best to go to restaurants frequented by locals, where the food is no problem.

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The foods that Ecuadorians often eat are rice, potatoes and meat (beef, chicken and pork), and such foods are generally served with spicy sauce. Each restaurant's spicy juice recipe is different, so you should try to see if the spicy juice is delicious before eating. Ecuador's soups are world-famous. Soup is usually served before dinner. Some soups are served with meat, potatoes and cheese; some are served with fish and vegetables, and some are served with the famous local bullwhip.

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Ecuador is the woven fabrics produced by Otavalo. You can take a bus from AV.PatriayAv.10deAgosto in the city of Quito. Driving from Quito takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes. Otavalo is famous among Indian tribes for its ready-made and sold traditional woven fabrics. The Saturday market is also famous for its Saturday market. There is an endless stream of people visiting and shopping customers every day. The Thursday market in Sasquali is also famous for selling Indian products. Sasquali is 50 kilometers away from Quito.

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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 and Jesuit Academy of La Compania, 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. Quito, the capital of Ecuador, is located on the plateau of the Andes Mountains at an altitude of 3,000 meters. It was once a remarkable historical center and won a place on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1978.

Colon Islands, a volcanic archipelago in the eastern Pacific. Also known as the Galapagos Islands. It is named after the abundance of giant turtles ("Galapagos" in Spanish). It is located between 1°40 'north latitude to 1°25' south latitude and 89°14 'to 92°01' west longitude, and is about 970 kilometers east of the coast of Ecuador on the South American continent. The first-level administrative district of Ecuador. Population 6094 (1982). The provincial capital, Puerto Bakriso, is on the island of San Cristobal.

There are about 700 species of animals, 80 species of birds and many insects. The animals on the island are unique, with most reptiles, especially giant turtles and large lizards. Due to long-term indiscriminate fishing, the number of giant turtles has been greatly reduced, and some islands have almost disappeared.

Stone Statue of the Goddess of Bread Mountain Stone Statue of the Goddess of Bread Mountain, Bread Mountain at the southern end of the city, with an altitude of 183 meters. There is a winding road leading to the top of the mountain. There is a large stone statue of the Goddess of Quito on top, which is known as the symbol of the people of Quito fighting for independence and freedom. There is an ancient Inca temple on the mountainside. Standing here overlooking the whole city, you can have a panoramic view of the beautiful scenery of Quito: the Pichincha volcano is shrouded in clouds, covered with snow and gorgeous; the towers and steeple buildings in the city of Quito mirror each other with the nearby hills and peaks. Quito's scenic spots and historic sites reflect the development characteristics of different eras in Latin America and are listed as one of the world's key cultural relics protected cities.

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. 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.

EquatorialMonument The EquatorialMonument is 95 kilometers north of the city of Quito. It's a 40-minute drive. The monument directly below the equator was built on a basin surrounded by mountains. There are specialty shops and restaurants next to the monument. On the way to the monument are the Eucalyptus Forest and farms where grapefruit and grapes are grown. Anyone traveling to Ecuador should visit the famous monument-the 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 and has an altitude of 2483 meters. This equatorial monument is about 10 meters high and is built of red granite. The body of the stele is square and engraved with eye-catching four English letters E, S, W, and N on all sides, indicating the four directions of east, south, west and north respectively. The stele is engraved with Spanish inscriptions to commemorate those French and Ecuadorian scientists who contributed to measuring the equator and building the stele body. The words "This is the center of the earth" are engraved at the bottom. On the top of the monument is a large stone globe, placed in the direction of the South Pole facing south and the North Pole facing north. On the middle waist of the globe, a very clear white line is engraved from east to west, representing the equatorial line. It extends all the way to the stone steps at the bottom of the monument. The actual circumference of the equator around the world is 40,075.13 kilometers. From here, the earth can be divided into two completely equal hemispheres, north and south. Ecuadorians call the monument "half of the world."

On March 31 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 always hold a grand event to welcome the sun god here, thanking the sun for bringing warmth and light to mankind. Tourists who come here like to take photos on the stone steps with their feet flat on both sides of the white line to show that they are people with two hemispheres.