Casa Gangotena, Quito
Spanish chroniclers told of grand Inca palaces built around the Plaza San Francisco in Quito's historic quarter. This part of the city wa... Read more
Ecuador packs more than its fair share into its relatively small borders.
The capital, Quito, is the oldest continuously inhabited city in all of South America and its well-preserved colonial centre makes it one of the most beautiful too. Thriving towns dot the country, but it’s outside of these centres that Ecuador truly comes into its own, thanks to diverse landscapes ranging from the impenetrable Amazon to the mighty Cotopaxi.
The famous Galápagos Islands – a pilgrimage of sorts for many – lie off the Pacific Coast and offer a once-in-a-lifetime experience for nature lovers. Back on the mainland, the combination of Inca ruins, colonial churches and fascinating history proves irresistible.
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Spanish chroniclers told of grand Inca palaces built around the Plaza San Francisco in Quito's historic quarter. This part of the city wa... Read more
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Origin operates two eight-day itineraries which take clients through the magical archipelago of the Galápagos Islands. Your ex... Read more
The highlands are at their best between June and September, during which you can expect clear days. The Galápagos Islands are most enjoyable from April to August – it won’t be too warm and there’ll be plenty of animals in their breeding seasons – while the Amazon’s weather doesn’t vary greatly, it’s particularly wet from April to July.
