Ecuador is the second smallest country in South America and home to a list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites like the colonial city of Quito, the historical center of Cuenca and the jewel in the Pacific Ocean, the ‘Galapagos Islands’. Astonishing wildlife, cone shaped volcanoes, picturesque colonial towns, vibrant markets and the rich biodiversity of the Amazon Basin and Highland Cloud forests are just the start of what Ecuador has to offer. The cultural mix of the Spanish culture and pre- Hispanic indigenous influences are best seen in the architecture and market places such as Quito, Cuenca and Otavalo.
