Quito and Guayaquil are the main points of entry into Ecuador and the Galapagos. We recommend that you plan for at least a couple days to discover what they have to offer.
Quito’s beautifully preserved colonial quarter is one of the world’s first UNESCO World Heritage sites and full of history and character. It also has a lively food and artistic scene worth exploring.
Guayaquil is a lively port town. It’s beautiful riverfront is flanked by historic buildings that bore witness to the city’s golden age in the cacao trade.