The capital city of Ecuador

Quito, the capital city of Ecuador, is located in a valley flanked by majestic mountains. At approximately 2,850 meters and despite the fact that it is only 22 km south of the Equator line Quito has a wonderful spring like climate. In1978 UNESCO declared Quito’s colonial center a World Cultural Heritage site due to the beauty of its churches, monuments, cobbled stone streets and museums.

The Presidential Palace, which boasts decorative iron balconies that once adorned the Tuileries in Paris as well as a mosaic mural painted by Oswaldo Guayasamin, (Ecuadorian master painter of indigenous origin) and the Merced Basílica (1737) with its pictorial works from Miguel de Santiago and its wood-carved altar by Bernardo de Legarda can be visited while in Quito.

Pacific Coast Villages & Beaches

Guayaquil, is the most important port in Ecuador and is considered the Economic Capital of the country.

Even though this is a very modern city, a glimpse back into the colonial times of Guayaquil is possible by visiting the colonial neighborhood of Las Peñas. Its wooden houses and narrow cobble stone streets are the most relevant in this part of the city.

“Atenas of Ecuador”

Cuenca is one of the most beautiful colonial cities in Ecuador and is crossed by four rivers. Authentic colonial architecture displayed in the churches (like its red marbled cathedral), buildings, houses that conserve the colonial Spanish-style is a must see.

Cuenca is a town that is enclosed by a pacific environment full of charm and elegance. Cuenca is also well admired for its finest ceramic handicrafts, straw hats (Panama Hats), silver & gold jewelry.