TOURIST PLACES IN THE HIGHLANDS
REGION
The
Andean region and Sierra is composed of 11 provinces along the Andean
Cordillera. It has a variety of tourist attractions. From north to south are
distinguished its majestic valleys and snow-capped volcanoes, has a beauty
Between
the most important elevations are the Pichincha and Cotopaxi.
TOURISM IN THE COAST REGION
In the Ecuadorian coast are
five (Esmeraldas, Manabi, Guayas, Los Rios and El Oro) of the 22 provinces.
From north to south has beautiful beaches offering relaxation and fun, and have
an important hotel infrastructure.
The characteristics of the region allow the practice of:
- surfing
- diving
- sailing
- jet ski
- paragliding
- fishing,
- trekking
TOURISM IN THE AMAZON REGION
The Amazon
region of Ecuador is one of the four natural regions of the nation. It includes
the provinces of Orellana, Pastaza, Napo, Sucumbíos, Morona Santiago, and
Zamora Chinchipe. It extends over an area of120,000
km ² of
exuberant vegetation, typical of humid-tropical forests. Their limits are
marked by the Andes mountain range in the western part of this region, while
Peru and Colombia the southern and eastern limits, respectively.
The Amazon
region of Ecuador is one of the four natural regions of the nation. It includes
the provinces of Orellana, Pastaza, Napo, Sucumbíos, Morona Santiago, and
Zamora Chinchipe. It extends over an area of120,000
km ² of
exuberant vegetation, typical of humid-tropical forests. Their limits are
marked by the Andes mountain range in the western part of this region, while
Peru and Colombia the southern and eastern limits, respectively.TOURISM IN THE GALAPAGOS ISLANDS
The Galapagos Archipelago is one of the largest scientific and tourist attractions of Ecuador, without doubt, are the best known and most famous attraction in the country.
Considered by scientists as the most important in the world, as the most wonderful ecosystem on the planet, the Galapagos archipelago served as a scientific basis for the development of the theory of evolution of species by Charles Darwin.
