Top 10 things to do in Ecuador

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1. Enjoy one of the best wildlife experiences anywhere in the world in the Galapagos Islands, home to creatures as diverse as giant tortoises, sea lions and blue-footed boobies!

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2. Explore Quito’s beautiful old town, one of the best preserved colonial centres anywhere in Latin America

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3. Stay in a jungle lodge in the Upper Amazon and cruise along remote waterways, spotting exotic bird and animal life

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4. Travel through the ‘Avenue of Volcanoes’, home to Volcan Chimborazo, Ecuador’s tallest peak and the earth’s closest point to the sun!

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5. Relax amidst colonial splendour in the beautiful city of Cuenca, a UNESCO World Heritage Site

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6. Learn to surf in Montanita or unwind on deserted tropical beaches at Esmeraldas

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7. Shop for bargains in the bustling, historic markets of Otavalo

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8. Travel to mountain towns such as Banos or Vilcabamba for Andean adventure activities, including trekking, white water rafting, mountain biking and horse riding

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9. Head to Mindo Cloud Forest for some exotic bird-watching – it’s home to more than 500 species of exotic and rare birds

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10. Enjoy the spectacular views from Casa Del Arbol's "swing at the end of the world."