Culture Daily Tours
Otavalo
Otavalo is located in the province of Imbabura in the north part of the country, which is home of many indigenous handicraft markets. Otavalo is the most famous and is most popular on Saturdays when many indigenous communities gather at the “Plaza de los Ponchos” to exhibit their textile crafts, especially blankets and tapestries…(view more)
Markets
One of the most attractive qualities of the Ecuadorian Andes are their native markets, which are also the most well-known. Besides the warm atmosphere, the bustling sounds and smells and the wonderful colours of these markets, they are offering you a real change of scene. The traditional indigenous markets in the highland express the old customs, which still play an…(view more)
Guayaquil
Located on the banks of the Guayas river, Guayaquil, “The Pearl of the Pacific”, is Ecuador’s economic capital. The city has a rich tradition and is proud of its monuments and points of interest such as The Iguanas Park with over 100 land iguanas that roam peacefully, La Rotonda, the Moorish style clock tower…(view more)
Cuenca
Cuenca, full name Santa Ana de los cuatro rĂos de Cuenca, is the third largest city of Ecuador in terms of population. It is known locally as “The Athens of Ecuador” in honor of its numerous poets. Cuenca is located in the Sierra, the highlands of Ecuador at about 2500m (8200 ft) above sea level…(view more)
Quito
San Francisco de Quito, most often called Quito, is the capital city of Ecuador. The elevation of the city’s central square(Plaza de La Independencia or Plaza Grande) is 2,850m (about 9,350ft), making Quito the second-highest administrative capital city in the world and the highest legal capital. Quito is located about 25 km(15 miles) south of the equator…(view more)
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