Ecuador

An exotic Coast along the Pacific, majestic Andean highlands, a mysterious Amazon jungle, and some enchanted islands - Galapagos-make up one country: Ecuador. Land of contrasts you shall never forget. Divided by nature, yet solidly held together by a common cultural heritage. At one of earth’s most biologically diverse intersections geological and astronomical cross hairs form what the Inca called "Patli of the Sun" and Von Humboldt referred to as the "Avenue of the volcanoes". 

Crossed by the equator line, Ecuador shares within itself both Northern and Southern Hemispheres of the globe. A surprising country of peace and friendly people who proudly say: Ecuador has more! While Ecuador straddles the equator at the middle of the world, Quito sits at the hub of the country’s road system. South, and north, from the capital is the Pan American Highway-the "main road" of South America leading to some of the most fascinating and scenic excursions on the continent.

For most visitors, Ecuador's outstanding appeal lies in the colorful spectacle of the native, country markets which are the major social and commercial events in Andean valley towns. There is a nearby market for almost every day of the week, and the spectacular scenery en route makes getting there half the fun. This is a land of ancient forests, a cultural heritage dating back more than 5,000 years and myriad of micro climates enriching its biological wealth.

Four regions geographically different each with its own culture, own people, own climate, own beauty, own attractions-make our land. Cradled between two of the most fertile environments on earth, the Pacific and the Amazon Basin, lie 25 interdependent life zones, which spawn complex environmental systems sustaining an incredible variety of species.