{"id":9309,"date":"2020-10-06T09:55:52","date_gmt":"2020-10-06T08:55:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.uk\/blog\/?p=9309"},"modified":"2020-10-06T09:55:55","modified_gmt":"2020-10-06T08:55:55","slug":"bienvenidos-a-ecuador","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.uk\/blog\/south-america\/ecuador\/bienvenidos-a-ecuador\/","title":{"rendered":"Bienvenidos a Ecuador!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Perched on the Pacific Coast of South America and straddling the equator, Ecuador is a compact country packed full of wonders. From mountains and rainforest to colonial cities, indigenous culture and more biodiversity than even David Attenborough could shake a stick at, many say Ecuador is the perfect microcosm of the continent. So join us as we embark on a journey through the highlights of one of Latin America\u2019s most exciting and wholly explorable destinations\u2026 if this doesn\u2019t make you fancy a holiday to Ecuador<\/a> nothing will!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Quito<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Sprawled lazily along mountain slopes and watched over by rugged peaks, Ecuador\u2019s capital is a relaxed, traditional place that offers the perfect introduction to the vibrant nation it represents. At its heart, both literally and metaphorically, is el Centro Historico (Old Town), a UNESCO-listed maze of cobbled streets and colonial magnificence. From vibrant markets and perfectly picturesque plazas to resplendent churches and monasteries to lanes of brightly coloured, balconied houses, there is much to explore and delight in here. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Away from the historical centre, for those who are interested in the history of Quito, the Museo de la Ciudad is a must, whilst just out of town, you can straddle the hemispheres at the Mitad del Mundo – an attraction based around the Equator. Quito is also the perfect base from which to explore the rest of Ecuador; the jungle, the coast and the sierra are all an easy journey away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n