Ecuador is a country of boundless diversity, friendly people and spectacular natural wonders. In just a day, you can travel from sparkling Pacific beaches to tropical lowlands where bananas grow; from the Andes Mountains where llamas graze beneath 20,000-foot high volcanoes to the edge of the mystical Amazon Basin.

Observe the breathtaking views of tropical coloured orchids, spot the magnificent rainbow-hued toucans...  Over 1,500 bird species - almost 20 per cent of the world's total - have been registered in the country, along with more butterfly species than the entire African continent. 

Small climatic pockets or microclimates nestle in the crooks and crannies of towering peaks and their eroded ancestors, each hiding a veritable botanical garden housing exotic plant species.

Besides its natural beauty, Ecuador holds a human diversity as rich and colourful as its geographic and biological bounty. Over a dozen different ethnic and language groups are recognized.  In each region, the indigenous peoples practice their unique customs and traditions, from typical cuisine to their traditional dress.

Ecuador - a world unto itself.   Discover your world!