Why Ecuador?

Ecuador
A Rewarding Incentive Destination

Ecuador has something for everyone, nature lovers, adventurers, explorers, shoppers, connoisseurs of art, food and music, beach-goers, water sport enthusiasts, etc. Year-round spring-like weather, indigenous cultures, tropical forests, active volcanos, diverse animal and bird life and a warm, friendly people combine to make this small South American country a perfect incentive destination.

Ecuador has been the center of inspiration of adventurers and discoverers of all times: The Spanish Conquistador Orellana left from Quito, in search of the Land of Gold and Cinnamon, and found the mighty Amazon River. Alexander von Humboldt, climbed the highest Andes Mountains in Ecuador and gave its name to the famous “Avenue of the Volcanoes” and Charles Darwin developed his Theory of the Evolution after visiting Ecuador’s pristine Galapagos Islands.

INCOMPARABLE NATURAL RESOURCES

The magnificent Andean “Avenue of the Volcanoes”
The timeless beauty of the unique Galápagos Islands
The exuberant, beautiful Pacific coastal zone
The rich eco-system of the Amazonian Rainforest

A MEGADIVERSE COUNTRY

Ecuador ’s biodiversity in flora is 9.1 species by Km 2.
Continental Ecuador boasts 4,250 classified species of orchids and 1,600 species of birds, many of them found only in Ecuador.
Ecuador is home to 13 different ethnic groups, including Kichwas, Huaoranis, Tsachilas, Zaparas, Achuar and Shuar]

WARM AND FRIENDY PEOPLE

Ecuador is a hospitable and peaceful country, where visitors are warmly welcomed.

EASY TO REACH

Ecuador is located on the western coast of South America, to the south of Colombia and to the north of Peru, with important ports on the Pacific Ocean. Ecuador is easily accessible by air from any part of the world.

WONDERFUL WEATHER

Being on the equator, Ecuador has no distinct seasons, but rather a pleasant, spring-like weather year-round. Visitors enjoy outdoor activities throughout the year.

OLD AND NEW INTERTWINED

Discover the treasures of Colonial Art and architecture alongside Ecuador’s state-of-the-art infrastructure. Here you find a rich cultural past with ethnic groups that still maintain their native dresses, traditions and rituals.

LUXURIOUS ACCOMMODATIONS

From five-star hotel chains with professional staff and international standard facilities, to the luxury of Colonial Haciendas in the rural areas, Ecuador offers top accommodations for discriminating guests, all with convenient meeting facilities.

ACTIVITIES

Ecuador offers a wealth of activities for your most wonderful experience in safety and comfort.

Explore off-the beaten-path areas
Discover a new world of sensations, colors and flavors
Enjoy the most wonderful events, specially designed for you
Experience Ecuador’s exotic beauty in depth

GETTING AROUND

Traveling to and within Ecuador is easy. Most major airlines arrive at Ecuador’s international airports in the main cities of Quito and Guayaquil. Local flights only take half an hour within the continent and an hour from Guayaquil to Galápagos. Modern air-conditioned buses and vans are available for sightseeing.

SHOPPING

Shopping is an integral part to having a good time. Ecuador has some of the best and most interesting handicrafts in South America, including the world-famous straw Panama Hats -yes, woven in Ecuador! You find them and authentic crafts at local Indian markets and at shops and galleries in the main cities. Modern shopping malls offer international designer clothes, jewelry and works of art.

This is Ecuador: a fascinating land inspired by nature, capable of fulfilling dreams of travel and adventure.