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• Birding in El Cajas National Park

  Situated in the Ecuadorian highlands, around 30 km west of Cuenca, El Cajas National Park features varied habitats that are home to an amazing variety of bird species, some of which are ...

• Explore Ecuador’s Manabí Province

  Ecuador's Manabí Province has plenty of beautiful beaches and excursion options enjoyed by locals and visitors alike, as well as numerous historical and cultural attractions. The Machalilla ...

• Guayasamín’s Tribute to Fellow Latin Americans

  Located in the Bellavista neighborhood overlooking the city of Quito, La Capilla del Hombre is an art museum designed by Ecuadorian painter Oswaldo Guayasamín (1919-1999) as a tribute to the ...

• Visit Cuenca’s Museum of Modern Art

  Visitors to the charming city of Cuenca will find a wealth of history and culture to enjoy. An abundance of beautifully preserved historical buildings has resulted in the center of the Cuenca ...

• Take Time Out in Portoviejo

  Located on the eastern bank of the Portoviejo River in the Pacific lowlands of Western Ecuador, Portoviejo is the commercial and political hub of the Manabí Province. The fertile areas of ...

• Ecuadorian Philanthropist Maria Augusta Urrutia

  The Casa-Museo Maria Augusta Urrutia is a museum dedicated to the memory of aristocratic philanthropist Maria Augusta Urrutia who was born in Quito on December 6, 1901, and dedicated her life, ...

• History and Culture in Quito’s Museums

  Visitors to Ecuador's capital city will find a treasure trove of history and culture in Quito's various museums, and should plan to include at least one or more on their itinerary. History and ...

• Visit the Coastal City of Manta

  Located in the Manabí Province of Ecuador, the city of Manta offers modern conveniences and infrastructure along with all the laid-back leisure opportunities of Ecuador's spectacular ...

• Plan to Enjoy Ecuador’s 2014 Whale Watching Season

  Every year several hundred humpback whales migrate from the icy waters of the Antarctic, arriving in the warm waters of Ecuador's coastline between late June and early September. Visitors ...

• Drink to Your Good Health in Ecuador

  In addition to some of the tastiest cuisine you are likely to enjoy anywhere, Ecuador has some interesting beverages which are both delicious and nutritious. One of these is an herbal ...