Where To Stay in Ecuador
Ecuador is a Country rich in culture and diversity. There are Inca ruins, World Heritage sites, and the Galapagos Islands. Tours and day trips are available to most places of interest. Volcanoes, the Amazon Rain-forest, the Equator, valleys, coastline, and the Andes Mountains mean you can experience just about any climate you want while visiting Ecuador. There are species of birds, plants, and animals that you will not find anywhere else on the planet. Outdoor activities include hiking, mountain climbing, paragliding, horseback riding, rafting, and kayaking.
The capital, Quito, is found in the northern part of the country, surrounded by the Andes Mountains and volcanoes. Any ecuador travel should definitely include a visit to quito ecuador. The historical part of the city includes ornate churches, museums, and old colonial houses. Street vendors sell fresh baked bread, ice cream, and roasted pig. You will find open markets with fruits, vegetables, and flowers. There is a historic colonial house that has been converted into a three star hotel, a mansion that is now a small, family run bed and breakfast, and hostels in the old part of the City. Accommodations are available to fit any preference and budget in the cultural heart of Quito.
The outer part of the capital is very modern with theaters, high rises, restaurants, and cybercafes. There are sightseeing and shopping tours, day trips to Machu Picchu, the Rain-forest are available. 40 miles east of Quito are the Hot Springs located in Papallacta. These thermal baths range in temperature from 86 degrees to 158 degrees, and provide luxurious relaxation. You can stay at five star quito hotels, hostels, inns, and haciendas. A hacienda is a historical farmhouse that has been converted into a first class lodge. Many haciendas ecuador are still working farms that have cattle and dairy farms, organic gardens, bird sanctuaries, creameries, and/or wineries.
Some haciendas have libraries, local craft shops, cultural and educational services for the community, and horses. Activities, such as hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking, and bird watching, are offered to guests. The food is usually comprised of unique dishes from recipes that have been handed down for generations. Most of the ingredients are fresh from the farm. Organically grown fruits and vegetables , milk from their own dairy farm, fish from the trout farms, and ecuador tourism fresh baked bread made from wheat grown on the premises will be on the table. You can experience all that Quito, and the surrounding areas have to offer, and enjoy incredible cuisine while you are there.
