Cities in Ecuador

• Quito  
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  Quito
  The Capital City of Ecuador, <strong>Quito </strong> is nestled in a long, narrow valley in the Ecuadorian Andes boasting a spectacular natural setting. The fantastic city offers an impressive selection of museums, stunning churches and picturesque plazas with a blend of colonial charm and modern architectural treasures. Explore the crown jewel of the city `Old Town` with its vibrant streets lined with restaurants and bars boasting delicious cuisine and a fantastic nightlife. <br /> <br /> <br /> <span class="P_Ora_Arial_12"><strong>Recommended Stay:</strong><span class="P_Ora_Arial_12"> </span></span>At least 2 nights<br /> <span class="P_Blu_Arial_12"><strong>Must See`s:</strong></span> <br />Plaza de la Independencia, La Iglesia de la Compania de Jesus, Cathedral of Quito, Museo de la Ciudad, La Ronda, El Panecillo, Teleferiquo, Guayasamin Museum and much more.<br />
• Guayaquil  
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  Guayaquil
  <strong>Guayaquil </strong> is the largest city, the most important port in Ecuador, and the gateway to the Galapagos. The city is carved by rivers and estuaries, and is known as the `Pearl of the Pacific`. It boasts a wonderful blend of history, nature, and tradition throughout its historic neighborhoods, parks, and monuments. Visitors will find great shopping opportunities, magnificent museums, historic monuments and sprawling parks in this exciting city. <br /> <br /> <br /> <span class="P_Ora_Arial_12"><strong>Recommended Stay:</strong><span class="P_Ora_Arial_12"> </span></span>At least 2 nights<br /> <span class="P_Blu_Arial_12"><strong>Must See`s:</strong></span> <br />Simon Bolivar Malecon, La Rotonda, Parque Seminario, Santa Ana Hillside, Municipal Palace, Metropolitan Cathedral of Guayaquil, Las Penas, La Bahia and much more.<br />
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• Amazon Basin (Coca)  
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  Amazon Basin (Coca)
  <strong>Coca</strong>, a sprawling oil town in the Amazonian rainforest with no street signs and unpaved roads, is the gateway to a world of unsoiled nature. This is a place where you can take visits to Indian villages, stay overnight in jungle lodges, walk through lush rainforest in search of brilliant toucans and parrots, and travel by dugout canoe down hidden tributaries. These are all part of the adventures awaiting you in the Amazon jungle.<br /> <br /> <br /> <span class="P_Ora_Arial_12"><strong>Recommended Stay:</strong><span class="P_Ora_Arial_12"> </span></span>At least 3 nights<br /> <span class="P_Blu_Arial_12"><strong>Must See`s:</strong></span> <br /> Coca River, Napo River, Museo MACCO, Coca Zoo, Yasuni Land, Coca Central Park, Malecon Walkway, Feria Indigena Market, and so much more!<br />
• Banos  
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  Banos
  <strong>Baños</strong> sits at the foot of the Tungurahua volcano, which has been steadily flowing hot lava and ash since a big eruption in 1999. It is a town of dozens of waterfalls, hot springs and surrounding rivers, often referred to as the `Gateway to the Amazon`. Its privileged location makes it a region with high biodiversity; it is the starting point to explore surrounding national parks, spectacular volcanoes, and an abundance of wildlife.<br /> <br /> <br /> <span class="P_Ora_Arial_12"><strong>Recommended Stay:</strong><span class="P_Ora_Arial_12"> </span></span>At least 3 nights<br /> <span class="P_Blu_Arial_12"><strong>Must See`s:</strong></span> <br /> Cascada Manto de la Novia, El Pailon del Diablo, La Casa del Arbol, Iglesia de Nuestra Señora del Rosario de Agua Santa, Termas de la Virgen, Parque Palomino Flores, Cascada Ines Maria, Museo Fray Enrique Mideros, and so much more!<br />
• Cotopaxi National Park  
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  Cotopaxi National Park
  Just 90 minutes north of Quito, the snow-capped Cotopaxi volcano is the focal point of Ecuador`s most visited park, <strong>Cotopaxi National Park</strong>. Majestic and powerful, Cotopaxi -- the highest active volcano in the world -- has enticed adventurous travelers, as well as nature lovers, by the excellent hiking, climbing, mountain biking and horseback riding opportunities. Others come simply to enjoy the sprawling 129 square miles of grassland and the animals who live there.<br /> <br /> <br /> <span class="P_Ora_Arial_12"><strong>Recommended Stay:</strong><span class="P_Ora_Arial_12"> </span></span>At least 3 nights<br /> <span class="P_Blu_Arial_12"><strong>Must See`s:</strong></span> <br /> Cotopaxi volcano, Limpiopung Lagoon, Rumiñawi, El Boliche National Recreation Area, Morurco volcano, Cerro Quilindana, and so much more!<br />
• Cuenca  
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  Cuenca
  <strong>Cuenca</strong>`s cobblestone streets, graceful ironwork balconies, flowered plazas, museums and religious art treasures recall the city`s long association with Spain. Cuenca is the third-largest city in Ecuador, marked by shining church domes dating from the 15th and 17th centuries. Several Inca ruins and temples, and museums, provide evidence of Cuenca`s role in Ecuador`s rich and storied cultural heritage.<br /> <br /> <br /> <span class="P_Ora_Arial_12"><strong>Recommended Stay:</strong><span class="P_Ora_Arial_12"> </span></span>At least 3 nights<br /> <span class="P_Blu_Arial_12"><strong>Must See`s:</strong></span> <br /> New Cathedral of Cuenca, Old Cathedral of Cuenca, El Cajas National Park, Museo Pumapungo, Calderon Park, Amaru Zoological Biopark, Santa Ana de los Rios de Cuenca Historic Center, Museo de las Culturas Aborigenes, and so much more!<br />
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