Things to do & places to visit in Ecuador
Top things to do
- Bodies of Water
- Private Tours
- Churches & Cathedrals
- Bars & Clubs
- Multi-day Tours
- Hiking & Camping Tours
- Taxis & Shuttles
- Beaches
- Day Trips
- Points of Interest & Landmarks
- Nature & Wildlife Tours
- Nature & Wildlife Areas
Top destinations in Ecuador 25
- #1. Pichincha Province
- #2. Galapagos Islands
- #3. Guayas Province
- #4. Azuay Province
- #5. Tungurahua Province
- #6. Manabi Province
- #7. Imbabura Province
- #8. Santa Elena Province
- #9. Cotopaxi Province
- #10. Napo Province
- #11. Chimborazo Province
- #12. Loja Province
- #13. Sucumbios Province
- #14. Canar Province
- #15. Esmeraldas Province
- #16. Pastaza Province
- #17. El Oro Province
- #18. Carchi Province
- #19. Orellana Province
- #20. Bolivar Province
- #21. Zamora-Chinchipe Province
- #22. Morona-Santiago Province
- #23. Santo Domingo de los Tsachilas Province
- #24. Yasuni National Park
- #25. Los Rios Province
Most reviewed places to visit 50
- 5.0 Museo Templo del Sol Pintor Ortega Maila (7.893 reviews) Pichincha Province
-A magical place
Monday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent < 1 hour History Museums
- 4.5 Fundación Iglesia de la Compañía (5.028 reviews) from $5.50 Pichincha Province
-$5 entrance plus an additional $3 if you want to visit the rooftop and dome.
Monday: 9:30 AM - 6:30 PM Spent < 1 hour Architectural Buildings • Religious Sites
- 4.5 Quito Old Town (4.845 reviews) Pichincha Province
-Old town Quito
Historic Walking Areas
- 4.5 TeleferiQo Teleferico Quito (4.614 reviews) Pichincha Province
-Tram it up to the top for hiking
Spent 1-2 hours Trams
- 4.5 Basilica del Voto Nacional (3.918 reviews) Pichincha Province
-Unique
Architectural Buildings • Religious Sites
- 4.0 Mitad Del Mundo (3.719 reviews) Pichincha Province
-An absolute must !
Monday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks
- 4.5 Malecon 2000 (3.670 reviews) Guayas Province
-Great Place to Visit
Piers & Boardwalks
- 4.5 Galapagos Beach at Tortuga Bay (3.440 reviews) Galapagos Islands
-Incredible beach
Monday: 6:00 AM - 5:30 PM Beaches
- 4.0 Charles Darwin Research Station (3.354 reviews) Galapagos Islands
-Really enjoyable
Monday: 8:00 AM - 12:30 PM, 2:30 PM - 5:30 PM Nature & Wildlife Areas
- 4.5 Calle La Ronda (2.567 reviews) Pichincha Province
-Photograph opportunities
Educational sites
- 4.5 Las Grietas (2.499 reviews) Galapagos Islands
-Great experience
Geologic Formations
- 4.5 Intinan Museum (2.469 reviews) Pichincha Province
-A True MUST SEE stop in Ecuador
Monday: 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums
- 5.0 El Cajas National Park (2.400 reviews) Azuay Province
-Solo
Spent < 1 hour National Parks
- 4.5 Parque Seminario (2.284 reviews) Guayas Province
-Interesting wildlife park
Spent < 1 hour Parks • Gardens
- 5.0 CASCADA EL PAILÓN (2.153 reviews) Tungurahua Province
-2 Thumbs Up!
Monday: 9:00 AM - 10:30 PM Spent 1-2 hours Waterfalls
- 4.5 Reserva El Chato (1.974 reviews) from $8.75 Galapagos Islands
-Visited El Chato after arriving on the island
Nature & Wildlife Areas
- 4.5 Las Penas (1.964 reviews) Guayas Province
-Beautiful view of Guayaquil
Neighborhoods
- 4.5 La Casa del Arbol (1.841 reviews) Tungurahua Province
-The best mirador set up we saw
Spent < 1 hour Points of Interest & Landmarks • Lookouts
- 4.5 Iglesia y Convento de San Francisco (1.705 reviews) Pichincha Province
-Beautiful
Architectural Buildings • Churches & Cathedrals
- 4.5 Parque Historico Guayaquil (1.683 reviews) Guayas Province
-Guayaquil Historical Park Review By Willy Parrales
Monday: Spent More than 3 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks • Historic Walking Areas • Nature & Wildlife Areas
- 4.5 La Capilla Del Hombre (1.668 reviews) from $10.00 Pichincha Province
-The only museum needed on your list!
Monday: 9:30 AM - 4:45 PM Spent More than 3 hours Speciality Museums • Art Museums
- 4.5 El Panecillo (1.606 reviews) Pichincha Province
-Visible from practically anywhere in the city
Points of Interest & Landmarks
- 4.5 Plaza de la Independencia (Plaza Grande) (1.497 reviews) Pichincha Province
-Center of town
Points of Interest & Landmarks
- 4.5 Ruta de las cascadas (1.425 reviews) Tungurahua Province
-Fun day, probably better by bus
Biking Trails • Waterfalls
- 5.0 Los Tuneles (1.399 reviews) Galapagos Islands
-Exhilarating and Exciting
Scuba & Snorkelling • Geologic Formations
- 4.5 Casa Museo Guayasamin (1.284 reviews) Pichincha Province
-Don't miss this important artist's work
Monday: 10:00 AM - 1:30 PM Spent 2-3 hours Art Museums
- 5.0 Things to Do in Cotopaxi Province (1.222 reviews) Cotopaxi Province
-Cloudy but still worth it
Spent More than 3 hours Bodies of Water
- 4.5 Mirador de Turi (1.190 reviews) Azuay Province
-Hike all the steps
Churches & Cathedrals
- 4.0 Otavalo Market (1.155 reviews) Imbabura Province
-Very colourful
Spent 2-3 hours Flea & Street Markets
- 4.5 Kicker Rock (1.147 reviews) Galapagos Islands
-Hammerheads!
Monday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Points of Interest & Landmarks
- 4.5 La Catedral de la Inmaculada Concepcion de Cuenca (1.116 reviews) Azuay Province
-A beautiful and deserving landmark
Monday: 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM Spent < 1 hour Architectural Buildings • Churches & Cathedrals
- 4.5 Cerro Santa Ana (1.015 reviews) Guayas Province
-444 steps to view
Neighborhoods
- 4.5 Rio Tomebamba (984 reviews) Azuay Province
-The rivers (rios) in Cuenca are fab.
Bodies of Water
- 4.5 El Palacio de Gobierno (958 reviews) Pichincha Province
-amazing
Architectural Buildings
- 4.5 Concha de Perla (957 reviews) Galapagos Islands
-Easy adventure you can do on your own
Nature & Wildlife Areas
- 4.5 La Virgen del Panecillo (896 reviews) Pichincha Province
-It's definitely worth a visit
Monuments & Statues
- 4.5 Museo Pumapungo (894 reviews) Azuay Province
-Exploring Cultural Things
History Museums
- 4.5 Santa Cruz Fish Market (888 reviews) Galapagos Islands
-Watch Galapagan daily life unfold
Spent < 1 hour Points of Interest & Landmarks
- 4.5 Las Tintoreras (885 reviews) Galapagos Islands
-Up Close and Personal with some cool creatures
Islands
- 4.5 Mariposas de Mindo (877 reviews) Pichincha Province
-Very enjoyable and colourful
Monday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent < 1 hour Gardens
- 4.5 Parque La Carolina (863 reviews) Pichincha Province
-Great, Large, Park
Monday: 8:00 AM - 4:45 PM Parks
- 4.5 Laguna Cuicocha (852 reviews) Imbabura Province
-Stunning Scenery!
Bodies of Water
- 4.5 Museo Casa del Alabado (813 reviews) Pichincha Province
-Best Museum of our 10-Day Ecuador Trip, and a Must-See in Quito
Monday: Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums
- 4.5 Plaza de San Francisco (765 reviews) Pichincha Province
-Packed for Festival
Points of Interest & Landmarks
- 4.0 Cascada de Peguche (746 reviews) Imbabura Province
-Beautiful waterfall just outside Otavalo
Spent 1-2 hours Waterfalls
- 4.0 The Devil's Nose Train Ride (707 reviews) Chimborazo Province
-A tourist trap
Monday: Scenic Railroads
- 4.5 El Garrapatero (701 reviews) Galapagos Islands
-Great time on a beautiful beach
Beaches • Parks
- 4.0 The Wall of Tears (695 reviews) Galapagos Islands
-Easy to get there
Spent < 1 hour Points of Interest & Landmarks
- 4.5 Plaza Abdon Calderon (683 reviews) Azuay Province
-An Oasis
State Parks
- 4.5 Things to Do in Cotopaxi Province (648 reviews) Cotopaxi Province
-Beautiful snow-covered volcano and fantastic nature
Spent More than 3 hours National Parks • Nature & Wildlife Areas • Volcanos
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