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Ecuador squeezes the Andes, the Amazon and the Galápagos Islands into a country roughly the size of Colorado. First-timers will usually start in Quito, the capital, whose old town is chock-full of gold-leafed churches and steep cobbled lanes. Out in the Galápagos, families tend to base themselves on Isla Santa Cruz, where the water is clear enough to count the fish below. Repeat visitors prefer the slower villages of Isla Isabela and its giant tortoise breeding centre. Hikers head for the Avenue of the Volcanoes, the highland valley south of Quito, to walk the rim of the turquoise crater lake at Quilotoa. You can choose between 155 properties across Ecuador, and prices range from USD 90 to USD 2,200 per person per night. In Cuenca, ITZA Hotel Boutique Internacional is a short walk from some of the country's prettiest colonial architecture. And deep in the Ecuadorian Amazon at Sacha Lodge, you'll share the forest with sloths, pink river dolphins and squabbling monkeys.
Quito
Casa Santa Clara is a five-suite, award-winning boutique hotel set in a restored 19th-century home on Plaza Santa Clara - one of Quito’s oldest and most storied squares. Once part of the city’s first market, the house now blends history with contemporary design and quiet sophistication. Inside, every detail has been chosen with intention - original Ecuadorian artworks, natural light, and spaces that feel both rooted and refined. Thoughtfully designed for travelers who seek connection as much as comfort, Casa Santa Clara offers a calm refuge in the heart of Quito’s Historic Center - a place to rest, reflect, and experience the city’s soul from within.
Quito
Quito
Quito
Quito
Quito
The Ecuadorian Amazon
The Ecuadorian Amazon
Minga Lodge & Sanctuary is a luxe eco-lodge nestled in the heart of the Amazon rainforest in Ecuador. The Sanctuary cabins combine luxury, adventure and nature together to create an unforgettable vacation experience for you and your loved ones. The team at Minga Lodge takes care of all the details and will customize your trip to suit your interests and needs. Included in your stay, you can enjoy farm-to-table dining, expertly crafted coffee and cocktails, and a range of activities. Whether before or after your trip to the Galapagos, come to Minga to experience the wildlife, culture and nature of the Amazon.
The Ecuadorian Amazon
The Ecuadorian Amazon
Sani Lodge delivers the perfect opportunity to immerse yourself in this primary rainforest. This lush landscape is home to vast varieties of wildlife including birds, mammals, and reptiles. Guests can encounter this breathtaking biodiversity and incomparable scenery through the low-impact trails built with environmental safety in mind.
The Ecuadorian Amazon
The Cloud Forest
Avenue of the Volcanoes
Otavalo
Otavalo, known for the famous “Los Ponchos” market, is a must-see destination in Ecuador, as it houses the largest fair of indigenous handicrafts and textiles in all of South America. Hotel Otavalo is located in the center of the city in one of the oldest buildings. Its recent restoration catapulted its status to be the only luxury hotel within Otavalo. The innate history of the city is reflected in the evolution of its construction, which gives the hotel the aura of a castle. Hotel Otavalo incorporates the pure essence of a Boutique Hotel that offers its guests the comfort and hospitality of 5-star accommodations.
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