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Plan Your Trip to Ecuador

Tourism, getting around in Ecuador, attractions, accommodations, sports and recreation, practical information and sightseeing in Ecuador.

Ecuador for Visitors

The three regions of Ecuador, coast, mountains and Amazonia, offer the visitor a multitude of choices, including the heritage capital, Quito, lush seaside resorts, Volcano Alley, rainforests, verdant mountain plains and a relaxed lifestyle.

Ecuador and USA Embassy / Consulate Information

Addresses, telephone numbers and web sites for the embassy of Ecuador in Washington D.C. and the USA Embassy in Quito and the consulate in Guayaquil.

Country Profile

Facts, background, demographics, economy, people and more information about the country from the CIA World Factbook.

City List for Ecuador

Click on a city for destination information or click on a hotel for rates, amenities and online booking. From Kayak.

Compañía de Guías de Montaña

Specialized guiding company offers professional services to people and organisations interested in the mountains: adventure culture and environment of Ecuador.

Destination: Ecuador

Comments, opinions and recommendations from various members of Epinions.com

Ecuador Tourist Attraction Pictures by PlanetWare

Great photos of Quite, volcanos, Otavalo, the altiplano and the Rio Napo, plus many others.

Exclusive Hotels and Haciendas of Ecuador

Boutique accommodations "off the beaten path" in Ecuador's regions that bring you "hospitality, class, warmth and charm."

Exploring Ecuador

Directories news new sites and more.

Guide To The Guidebooks

A look at the various guidebooks about Ecuador from SONORAMA'S ECUADOR.

Hacienda La Alegria

Family farm, south of Quito, dedicated to eco tourism, horseback adventures, organic production of dairy and beef, providing "educational, ecological, and challenging experiences for adults, families and children that are interested in visiting volcanoes, cloudy rain forests, Inca sites. We specialize in horseback riding."

Kayaking in Ecuador

Photos and trip reports.

Quito News

Check the headlines for news of Ecuador.

Radio in Ecuador

A look at radio stations DX shortwave links and more by Don Moore.

Rafting Rio Upano

We invite you to join us for a thrilling adventure on this incredible river!

Rio Upano

Class 4 White Water Rafting / Caving in El Oriente.

Sports

Resources by country from LANIC.

The Haciendas of Ecuador - Hospitality in Colonial Settings

Enjoy Ecuadorian hospitality, history, cuisine and attractions at one of these haciendas, also called hosterías. Some are rustic, some are three, four and five star luxury establishments.

Tourism in Ecuador

General information, maps, photos, attractions by region and provinces, ecotourism and tour operators.

Volcanoes of Ecuador

Join KE Adventure Travel on their unusual and varied popular Christmas "alpine" climbing trip.
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