Sanctuary of the Virgin of Guayco
Sanctuary of the Virgin of Guayco

Andean Highlands (Sierra Region) > Bolívar province

Sanctuary of the Virgen del Guayco or Virgen de la Quebrada is located in La Magdalena, 2 mi. (5 km.) of the Chimbo canton in the province of Bolívar, Ecuador. This sanctuary is one of the most visited places by Catholic devotees throughout the country and those who do religious tourism. The Sanctuary of the Virgen ... Read more

Sanctuary Our Lady of the Cloud
Sanctuary Our Lady of the Cloud

Andean Highlands (Sierra Region) > Cañar province

Sanctuary Our Lady of the Cloud also known as “San Francisco Church,” in Spanish “Santuario de la Virgen de las Nubes,” or “La Catedral de Azogues”. This sanctuary is located at the top of a hill that oversees the city Azogues, Ecuador. This impressive church is a good example of Ecuadorian architecture. The plaza located nearby ... Read more

Santa Ana Hill
Santa Ana Hill

Pacific Coast (Costa Region) > Guayas province > Guayaquil

Santa Ana Hill is Guayaquil’s only hillside. This is the place where the city was first founded. From the top of the Santa Ana Hill, you can see fantastic views of the city, the surrounding wetlands, and the Guayas river. There are some additional stairs to the El Fortin lookout. A lighthouse where you can appreciate ... Read more

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Churches & Cathedrals

Spanish colonists built Ecuador’s oldest churches during the 16th century. Their religious influence persists to this day, and some of Ecuador’s grandest cathedrals were built as late as the 20th century. Here are some of the churches and monasteries that are well worth a visit during a trip to Ecuador.

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