Born in Ambato on June 28, 1832, Juan León Mera Martínez is widely considered to be the father of Ecuadorian literature. His most famous novel Cumandá, was completed in 1879 and is still taught in schools throughout Ecuador... read more

As one of the oldest neighborhoods of the historic city of Quito, San Marcos features some superb examples of colonial and early republican architecture, set in beautifully landscaped gardens. Visitors to the San Marcos Barrio... read more

Located in Quito, the Ecuador National Museum of Medicine was established in 1982 by Dr. Eduardo Estrella Aguirre to preserve the unique aspects and heritage of South America's indigenous medicines. This fascinating museum fea... read more

Located on the Pacific coast of Ecuador and Peru, the Gulf of Guayaquil takes its name from Ecuador's Guayaquil River which empties into it. The area is characterized by extensive mangrove forests and other vegetation, providi... read more

At the height of its power, the Inca Empire spanned a huge area of South America's Andean region, including parts of Bolivia, Peru, Argentina, Colombia, Chile and Ecuador. Within the Inca Empire there were multiple ethnic grou... read more