Welcome to Ecuador

How to plan a road trip around Ecuador's Imbabura province

Discover Ecuador’s arts and crafts on a road trip through this Andean province, where every village plies a different trade.

Giant butterflies and orchids: hiking in Ecuador's cloud forest

Sky-high in the Andes, Mashpi Lodge offers intrepid travellers the opportunity to come face to face with the cloud forest’s residents.

A guide to Quito, where old-world charm meets bohemian flair

Ecuador’s lively capital rewards travellers who venture beyond the grand plazas and imposing churches of its UNESCO-awarded core.

Seven of the best adventures in Ecuador's Amazon rainforest

Natural beauty, rich culture and high adrenaline await.

Preserving the age-old traditions of Ecuadorian Zuleteños

Around the grounds of Hacienda Zuleta, the local Andean community works across a range of initiatives to tell the story of their ancestors and celebrate century-old traditions.

Chef Juan Sebastián Pérez on Ecuadorian ingredients

At his restaurant in Quito, the chef puts a fine-dining spin on traditional ingredients, placing as much emphasis on the sourcing process as the cooking method.

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