If it is in your planstravel to Ecuador, then I'll tell you what there isplaces to see and things to doin this beautiful country, how to visit thesecond highest city on the planet, Quito, where you can enjoy different activities such as visiting thehistoric helmetand discover the history behind this city or travel to the sea to arrive at the paradisiacal and exuberantGalapagos Islands.
The Galapagos ArchipelagoIt houses a great variety of species and wildlife that tend to behave somewhat atypically, such assea lions and iguanasthat pose close to humans just centimeters away. In addition to being a reference forEcuadorfor its large influx of tourists throughout the year for its magnificent peaks andactive volcanosand not active.
Visit the Galapagos Islands
The Galapagos IslandsIt is a wonderful place that is surrounded by many white sands and is considerednatural heritage of Ecuador. When it comes to wildlife observation, these islands are considered pioneers in the world, located more than a thousand kilometers from the Ecuadorian coast. There, wild animals tend to behave somewhat differently than other places on the planet, as they are not afraid of the presence of humans. Experts point out that this is due to low predation, so you can get close to them and take a few photos to the memory.
If diving is your thing, you can also do it in several places suitable for it, for this it is good that you make sure which are the places where you can practice this aquatic activity. The plains and places that have remained after the volcanic eruptions have made these a place worth admiring, even the climate is very pleasant so that you can visit it in any month of the year.
Climb an active volcano
Do you have planned on your itinerary to visit aactive volcano in Ecuador, OkayCotopaxiIt is option number one. You can climb both the south and the north side, this imposing place is one of the most visited by locals and foreigners.
Nearby you can see theLimpiopungo lagoonwith wide plains, where you can see different birds that make life and walk around the lake, also see thecondors that are one of the largest birds in the world in danger of extinction.
This One volcanoIt erupted in 1880 and emitted an explosion of great proportions. Even stones that usually rest on the side of the road were expelled after that eruption according to experts. Is hesecond highest peak in Ecuadorwith 5,897 meters above sea level.
Recommendations for climbing Cotopaxi
Worldwide thisvolcanoIt has some of the most perfect craters. If you are going to climb this peak there are some recommendations to consider, such as wearing shoes that have good grip on the sole, since the terrain is very slippery and more textured sovSometimes there is usually humidity.
Experts recommend not takingCotopaxienergy drinks, since the difference in height can cause the heart to accelerate, therefore, it is important to consider these tips before allowing yourself to climb as high as the authorities allow.
It is also important not to run, it is advisable to climb the top at a leisurely pace, since if you run you could run out of breath at some point, according to recommendations provided by climbers who have been there. Finally, Be sure to wear gloves to counteract the cold.
Explore a condor sanctuary
One of the largest flying birds on the planet are thecondorsand this species is in danger of extinction. There are only fifty of these birds in the Ecuadorand more than 25 of these are located in the"Condor Sanctuary", inside a hacienda that is located at 4,000 meters above sea level, calledHacienda Antisanilla, in the Municipality ofQuito, with an area of 2,200 hectares, where thespectacled bearand hewasteland wolf.
Anti-sanitationIt is one of the largest conservation areas inSouth America,The rocks in this place make them part of their roost. From this majestic place you can glimpse thePichincha volcano and the Quito City.
Visit the Historic Center of Quito
A city full of history without a doubt, it is thesecond highest city in the world. There are several emblematic places such as theBasilica of the National VoteMany say it is a true work of art. It is considered to be very preserved today and is a reference inLatin America.
At Historical Centeris found theChurch of San FranciscoInside, there are at least 130 monuments built that stand out in the framework of pictorial and sculptural art.
You will also find theIndependence Square or Big square, where thecity Hall,Cathedral,Plaza Grande hotel, among others.
It is important to mention thatQuito along with Krakow in 1978, were the two sites on the planet declaredWorld Heritage by Unesco.
Walk along the Wall of Tears
In Galapagos Islandsis theIsabela Islandand inside it is a place where many years ago the inmates who were part of the penal colony in 1944, as punishment, were forced to build theWall of Tears. The prisoners came from all overEcuadorand while they were building the wall, the rocks fell on top of several prisoners, dying on the spot. The wall has a height of between 5 to 6 meters and approximately 100 meters in length, but the amount of rocks used to build this wall is not yet known.
In this place there was a former US military base, used in the framework of theWorld War II. But it was in 1959 where the prisoners designed an escape plan and escaped to the north ofEcuador, same year wherearchipelagowas officially declared asNational Park.
