Quito

Housed in the UNESCO-recognized 16th-century building that once served as the San Juan de Dios Hospital, the Quito City Museum (Museo de la Ciudad) has been a cultural hub in […]

Overlooking Quito’s Independence Square, the grand Presidential Palace stands as a testament to Ecuador’s rich history and is currently the seat of the Republic of Ecuador’s government. Built in a […]

Founded in 1653 on the site where Saint Mariana of Jesus lived and died, Carmen Alto Convent is one of the few Carmelite convents in the world open to visitors. […]

Situated in the Cordillera Central mountain range, Cayambe Volcano stands as a unique natural wonder, being the only volcano in the world whose summit is crossed by the Equator. Rising […]

Perched atop a hill with sweeping views of Quito, the Guayasamin Museum is the former residence of Oswaldo Guayasamín, a pivotal figure in South American art. This Spanish-style villa houses […]

A short stroll from Plaza Grande, the Museum of Colonial Art (Museo de Arte Colonial) is housed in a restored 17th-century mansion. The museum’s fine collection spans the 16th to […]

Nestled in a beautifully preserved colonial building in Quito, the Casa del Alabado Museum of Pre-Columbian Art offers a window into Ecuador’s rich indigenous past. The museum’s permanent and temporary […]

The Capilla del Hombre, or Chapel of Man, stands as a monumental tribute to Latin America’s indigenous populations, envisioned and designed by Ecuador’s most celebrated artist, Oswaldo Guayasamín. Located on […]

Nestled on the slopes of a volcano within the lush cloud forests of Napo, the Yanayacu Biological Station serves as a non-profit research facility dedicated to local conservation. This station […]

Nestled within Sangay National Park in the Ecuadorian Andes, El Altar Mountain stands as a testament to the region’s volcanic history. This extinct volcano, whose cone collapsed centuries ago, now […]

Sangay National Park, spanning three provinces of Ecuador, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that encompasses a diverse array of ecosystems. The park features three volcanoes, with two still active, […]