Quito is a city of majestic churches with detailed, hand-carved facades and altars. It's a place where you can travel to the past but still enjoy modern-day comforts.

In Ecuador, you can find world-class hotels, small boutique hotels, and comfortable lodges that are capable of meeting any travelers’ expectations. Ecuador is host to a large number of events, international congresses and fairs, most of them held in Quito, which offers 8,300 beds, mainly in the deluxe and first-class categories, guaranteeing the success of your event

Thirty minutes to the north of the city of Quito, there is the Equatorial Monument, "La Mitad del Mundo", which marks the precise location of the equator. In the blink of an eye, you can straddle the equatorial line with one foot in the northern hemisphere and the other in the southern hemisphere. Only two hours of Quito, is the cloudy forest of Mindo. This place is home to five hundred different bird species, a great variety of orchids, dozens of humming bird species and profuse vegetation. At the same distance, there is the great cone-shaped Mount Cotopaxi, the highest active volcano on Earth, as well as the hot springs of  Papallacta, the best alternative for relaxing in spa facilities.

ANDES - THE AVENUE OF THE VOLCANOES

Gods born from the earth.

The central sierra of Ecuador is known as (325 km) because of its snow peaks and impressive volcanoes. The landscape is filled with vibrant colors taken from nature’s beauty with corn fields, grass and native plants adding to this colorful pallet.

People wear bright ponchos and typical hats; they continue with their ancient harvesting traditions and live with their animals. In Ecuador it is easy to have close encounters with indigenous communities that still keep their own languages, traditions, and beliefs.

CUENCA AND ITS SURROUNDINGS

Southern Andes

Cuenca is the third largest city of Ecuador and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is a city of great beauty because of its cobblestone streets with a rich colonial downtown full of churches, convents and museums. Its handicrafts stores, coffee shops, restaurants, and antique stores make the city very attractive. Four rivers run through Cuenca: Tomebamba, Yanuncay, Tarqui and Machangara.

Close to Cuenca there are the communities of Chordeleg and Gualaceo famous for their silver objects and hand-made Panama hats.

Only two hours away from Cuenca, there’s Ingapirca , the most impressive Inca ruins in Ecuador This magnificent construction combines Incan with Cañari architecture; the Cajas National Park, which is full of scenic hiking trails and blue lagoons, is an hour away.