Best Locations to Visit in Ecuador

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The best locations in Ecuador

24 locations

  1. Tourist attraction4.548,458 reviews

    Parque La Carolina

    Explore the beauty of Parque La Carolina in Quito, a vibrant city park with diverse attractions and recreational activities.

    Open 24 hours

    372 min drive · 186 kmParque, Quito 170506

  2. Tourist attraction4.729,582 reviews

    Middle of the World City

    Experience the wonder of standing in two hemispheres at Middle of the World City in Quito, Ecuador.

    Mon–Fri 9:00–17:00 · Sat–Sun 9:00–18:00

    411 min drive · 206 kmAv. Manuel Córdova Galarza SN, Quito

  3. Tourist attraction4.617,727 reviews

    Independence Square

    Discover the historic charm of Independence Square in Quito, Ecuador

    Open 24 hours

    366 min drive · 183 kmand Chile St Venezuela, García Moreno N5-16, Quito 170401

  4. Tourist attraction4.68,622 reviews

    Parque Itchimbía

    Experience the natural beauty and recreational activities at Parque Itchimbía in Quito, Ecuador

    Daily 6:00–18:00

    365 min drive · 182 kmQGH2+39C, Quito 170136

  5. Tourist attraction4.88,086 reviews

    CASCADA EL PAILÓN del DIABLO

    Experience the natural wonder of CASCADA EL PAILÓN del DIABLO in Río Verde, Ecuador

    Mon–Thu 9:00–22:30 · Fri–Sun 8:00–23:00

    98 min drive · 49 km11 de Septiembre, Río Verde

  6. Tourist attraction4.67,787 reviews

    TelefériQo Cable Car

    Experience the beauty of Quito from above with a ride on the TelefériQo Cable Car

    372 min drive · 186 kmFulgencio Araujo, y, Quito 170527

  7. Tourist attraction4.84,086 reviews

    Parque Nacional Cajas

    Explore the natural wonders of Parque Nacional Cajas and immerse yourself in the beauty of the Andean highlands

    328 min drive · 164 km5P2W+GF5

  8. Tourist attraction4.73,634 reviews

    Intiñan Equator Museum

    Discover the wonders of the equator at the Intiñan Equator Museum in Quito

    Daily 9:30–17:00

    411 min drive · 206 kmManuel Cordova Galarza, Av. Manuel Córdova Galarza, Quito

  9. Tourist attraction4.83,478 reviews

    Parque Nacional Galápagos

    Discover the wonders of Parque Nacional Galápagos, a pristine natural oasis teeming with biodiversity and adventure.

    2717 min drive · 1359 km9MP3+6WH, El cascajo

  10. Tourist attraction4.82,865 reviews

    Church of the Society of Jesus

    Discover the beauty and history of the Church of the Society of Jesus in Quito

    366 min drive · 183 kmGarcía Moreno N10-43, Quito 170401

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