Quito’s Historic center was the first Ecuadorian city named a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Historic Center of Quito has more than 300 blocks of colonial houses — 200 or 400 years of history. — Quito Historic center is known by locals as “Centro Histórico” which was built on over what was the capital of the Inca ... Read more
Guayaquil Historical Park is a place where visitors can learn about the traditions and legends of Guayaquil, Ecuador. Guayaquil is Ecuador’s largest city, major port, and leading commercial center. The park is made up of three parts: the Wildlife Zone that shows examples of local fauna and flora, the Traditions Zone with examples of construction ... Read more
Tulcan Municipal Cemetery is a place full of beautiful sculptures with archways and angular geometric shapes that can be found in the best topiary collections around the world. This topiary garden features animals, angels, and Incan symbols. At night, the Tulcan Municipal Cemetery central road is full of colorful bright lights. Address: Cotopaxi avenue and ... Read more
Mitad del Mundo, “Middle of the world” in English, is a monument located in the parish of San Antonio in the city of Quito, Ecuador. This is approximately 16 mi. (26 km.) north of downtown Quito. It is well known because is located in the equator line or 0-degree latitude. The equator line divides the … Read more
Riobamba train station is located in the center of the city. The most popular trip goes to the Nariz del Diablo (devil’s nose.) The road to get there is spectacular, considered one of Riobamba’s main attractions. The train travels south; it passes through some small towns before arriving at Alausí, where it begins a descent … Read more
Carondelet Palace is the traditional residence and workplace of President of Ecuador. Known as “Palacio de Carondelet” in Spanish. Located in the historic center of Quito — UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site — Presidential Palace is a colonial mansion. The interiors combine authentic architectural details. Besides a central courtyard, a large fountain, and beautiful flowers. It is … Read more
El Panecillo is a steep hill located between southern and central Quito, Ecuador. This is an excellent point of observation, where you can see panoramic views of Quito. At the top of Panecillo hill, you will also find the monument to “La Virgen del Panecillo”, this monument is a majestic sculpture. “Panecillo” is a Spanish … Read more
Quito’s Historic center was the first Ecuadorian city named a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Historic Center of Quito has more than 300 blocks of colonial houses — 200 or 400 years of history. — Quito Historic center is known by locals as “Centro Histórico” which was built on over what was the capital of the Inca … Read more
La Rotonda is a historical monument that is located on the Malecón 2000 in Guayaquil, Ecuador. The Malecón is a beautiful promenade. The monument of La Rotonda can be seen at the beginning of Boulevard 9 de Octubre. The Rotonda shows the image of two men shaking hands, this recalls the only interview between the … Read more
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
Centenario Park, Parque del Centenario in Spanish, is a small park in Guayaquil, it is less than four blocks in size, but has many monuments that display some of the city’s history. In the center of the Centenario Park, there is a tall monument to commemorate the independence of Guayaquil. The monument is known locally as … Read more
Guayaquil Historical Park is a place where visitors can learn about the traditions and legends of Guayaquil, Ecuador. Guayaquil is Ecuador’s largest city, major port, and leading commercial center. The park is made up of three parts: the Wildlife Zone that shows examples of local fauna and flora, the Traditions Zone with examples of construction … Read more
Las Peñas neighborhood is a colorful colonial place located next to the Guayas River in Guayaquil. Located at the end of the Malecón 2000, in the Santa Ana Hill. It is the tradition of visitors to climb the stairs of Las Peñas to the top of the hill, where there is a beautiful viewpoint that … Read more
Tulcan Municipal Cemetery is a place full of beautiful sculptures with archways and angular geometric shapes that can be found in the best topiary collections around the world. This topiary garden features animals, angels, and Incan symbols. At night, the Tulcan Municipal Cemetery central road is full of colorful bright lights. Address: Cotopaxi avenue and … Read more
