Ecuador is a travel destination in South America. Its capital is Quito. November and July are its two best months to visit, ranked on 1991–2020 climate averages.
Top places to visit in Ecuador
Galápagos Islands (natural, Galápagos) — Darwin's living laboratory — giant tortoises, marine iguanas, and fearless wildlife.
Quito (city, Pichincha) — UNESCO-listed old town atop the Andes at 2,850 m — colonial domes and the equator line.
Cuenca (city, Azuay) — Ecuador's most beautiful colonial city — flowery balconies, cathedral spires, and Panama hats.
Cotopaxi Volcano (mountain, Cotopaxi) — World's highest active volcano (5,897 m) rising from flower-covered páramo.
Amazon Jungle (natural, Napo) — Pristine Napo River basin — Yasuni biosphere reserve, pink dolphins, and river lodges.
Baños (natural, Tungurahua) — Adventure capital — canyoning, zip-lining, swing at the end of the world, and thermal baths.
Quilotoa Lake (natural, Cotopaxi) — Turquoise crater lake in an extinct Andean volcano — hike the rim for panoramic views.