City: Ecuador
Top Things to do in Ecuador
What to do and see in Ecuador, Ecuador: The Best Points of Interest & Landmarks
Coordinates: 2°00′S 77°30′W / 2.000°S 77.500°W / -2.000; -77.500
Restaurants in Ecuador
1. Clara Luna
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 28 reviews
A non-profit organization sharing its pasion for children, youth, and Puerto López. Volunteer Opportunities We offer a wide range of programming, both within our house and through our many community connections. From after-school programs, English classes and environmental initiatives to volunteer work with people living with disabilities, we are sure that there is a program fit for you. Spanish Classes Whether your schedule allows you time to volunteer with us or not, we offer Spanish language classes with native Spanish speakers and a FREE Language Exchange night on Wednesdays to practice what you have learned! Donate Clara Luna programs are made possible only through the generous support of those willing to share their time, talent and treasure. If you are able to assist from afar with a specific skill or if you are interested in making monetary or supply donation, we are grateful for your support!
2. Kallari
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 33 reviews
The Kallari Chocolate Farm visit is a unique cultural experience which includes a variety of different options for guests, such as: visiting the cooperative centre, chocolate tasting presentation, Kichwa farm tour (overnight stay option), and a traditional Kichwa meal. Each guest will also have the opportunity to visit our main office to purchase our chocolate and other Amazon products.
Reviewed By christienmichaels
The Kallari chocolate tour is superb. It’s an wonderful insight into te chocolate making process in Ecuador, as well as truly authentic experience on an Ecuadorian chocolate plantation (there’s more than we just chocolate!) we went with Giovani who was a an excellent guide, and everybody on the plantation was very welcoming. They also cooked us a delicious vegetarian meal (meat is available) and afterwards we dig into some of the chocolate we made ourselves. Definitely worth a visit if you are in Tena.
3. Plaza de la Independencia (Plaza Grande)
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4.5 based on 1,477 reviews
Located in the heart of the Old City, this busy plaza honors those heroes who started the movement toward independence from Spain.
Reviewed By CBPolitico
What an amazing place, the core plaza in old town, it has the Presidential Palace, the Bishop's palace and other old, government buildings. The place will be crawling with municipal, military and federal police. The smell of pot is always lingering in the air (be careful though, with all the police locals seem safe and able to smoke, but if you are seen paying for anything you could be in trouble). It is alive! There is so much going on in this space - music at all times, not planned, but spontaneous. People show up with their instruments and play throughout the day, singers will just set up and sing - not even for money, but for the joy of it. You can sit here all day - see it lit at night
4. El Panecillo
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4.5 based on 1,581 reviews
Resembling a type of small bread (panecillo), this hill makes an excellent observation point over Quito and features La Virgen del Panecillo, a majestic sculpture that can be seen from any location in the city.
Reviewed By georgesB4777WE - Miami Beach, United States
This is a hill which overlooks Quito. It is topped with a huge statue of The Virgin Mary and can be seen from the city even at night, when the statue is bathed in white light. The hill (shaped like a loaf of bread) is at Quito’s southern end (close to Old Town) and can be reached by either a city bus or via a cheap Uber ride. There is a restaurant (Pimms) on the top and there is no admission fee. The views of the city from the top are great and, in my opinion, superior to the ones from TeleferiQo. There is a $2 admission should you want to climb the stairs inside the silver aluminum statue of the Virgin. BTW, the City hop-on bus generally makes an extended stop here and you can take some wonderful pictures. A must-see!!
5. Plaza de San Francisco
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 755 reviews
Once serving as a lively commercial center during pre-Columbian times, this large cobbled square is dominated by the enormous Iglesia de San Francisco and the monastery of the same name.
Reviewed By 728mariadelcarmenz - Quito, Ecuador
This plaza as well as the church and the convent are the oldest in Old Town. It has kept the original stones, the original water fountain that provided water for the whole city since its foundation in 1534. There are nice views from here.
6. Parque Historico Guayaquil
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4.5 based on 1,664 reviews
It includes 8 hectares divided in three zones: Wild Life, Traditions and Urban - architectural, where the nature, rural and urban aspects are brought together in one concept: encouraging the environment preservation, rescue and promotion of our customs.
Reviewed By erikastanton2012 - San Diego, United States
Parque Histórico was a great place to visit, beautiful combination of history and nature, the staff and food was wonderful, weekends provide shows and demonstrations of culture, we saw cacao, coffee and banana trees, beautiful flowers and animals (rescue animals ) It is a small but it is worth it !
7. La Capilla Del Hombre
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4.5 based on 1,651 reviews
Reviewed By dtroppy
We didn't want to leave the museum or the artist house that was on tour. Gorgeous painting make this a must see when visiting Quito.
8. Kicker Rock
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,119 reviews
Reviewed By NilsEling - Zurich, Switzerland
We got lucky on the day and saw 20 hammerheads, 6 Eagle rays, a bunch of reef and Galapagos sharks, and countless turtles. The divers on the other hand didn't see anything. So it depends on the conditions what you're going to see.
9. Parque Etnobotanico Omaere
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 55 reviews
This is a 15-hectare area on the edge of Puyo that was reforested with the most important trees for medicine and other uses by the indigenous people. Come to learn about these plants, these cultures, to improve your health with these, to reduce your impact on the environment, to buy handicrafts made by the indigenous people, or just breathe fresh air and have contact with nature. This is a safe thing to do during the Coronavirus Pandemic, since we are outside with lots of air flow. The guides may take off their masks to visitors can hear them, but we ask the visitors to keep their face masks or shields on, plus we try to keep at least 2 meters between people who do not live together. In addition, we have natural medicine for many things, including Coronavirus.
