Among streets of Colonial heritage, Quito stands out for the conservation of its buildings in the old town, beautiful houses with balconies adorned with flowers, squares and churches that have the legacy of several eras in which they were built, you can see their bases in volcanic stone with imposing walls made of adobe, some of them up to a meter wide, subtly plastered with portals and columns carved in stone, many of them with fine internal details sculpted by Ecuadorian artists who left their mark for posterity. The most representative examples of its religious constructions are the churches:

Basilica del Voto Nacional is an example of architecture, which from afar you can appreciate its Neo-Gothic style of the nineteenth century and as you approach you can distinguish the gargoyles interpreted by animals of the Ecuadorian fauna, inside you will find beautiful details that will dazzle you.

Church of the La Compañia de Jesus is a Catholic clerical complex, with the facade made entirely of volcanic stone, its construction was made in the Baroque style, but with strong Mudejar and Moorish influence, traces of the Moorish rule of its Spanish architects, seen mainly in its internal pillars, also has beautiful details in gold leaf, mainly on the altar, reflecting the sun in faint warm colors.

San Francisco Church is the perfect representation of various architectural styles, built over 150 years since the sixteenth century, speaks of the history of Quito since its inception as a city of Catholic soul and proof of this are in its impressive religious images that house the church and convent that function to this day.

Intiñan Solar Museum, considered the exact point where the line of the Equator passes, this place has the most fun and educational interactive activities in the region, since you will have the opportunity to be located in each of the hemispheres one foot on each side, balance an egg on the head of a nail or see how in each hemisphere the water in a container rotates to different directions and in the equatorial line makes a straight fall, all this surrounded by replicas of huts of ancient peoples and impressive sculptures.

Natural viewpoint Pululahua Volcano, this point offers one of the most impressive and relaxing views of Quito, from here you can observe the only inhabited volcano crater in the world, its green tones contrast perfectly with the brown mountains, while a light breeze invites us to reflect.

The city of Otavalo to the north of Quito has the most important indigenous population of Ecuador, easily recognizable by their clothing and their long braided hair, the Otavaleños are born traders, proof of this is their market, one of the most important in Latin America, Although it operates every day, Saturday is the peak time, its cobblestone streets are filled with various handicrafts, here the most characteristic are the textiles, colorful looms, geometric shapes, representations of Andean animals, capture the everyday in their art. Objects in stone, wood, metal also adorn every corner of the Otavalo market, let yourself be enchanted by the friendly Otavaleños, here the trick is to negotiate and reach a fair price for both parties, the most important thing for them is to spend a pleasant moment.

Fruits and vegetables also have their place in this swing, here you can find tasty fruits of the Andean region, also only on Saturdays, the pet market is a sensation, here you can see how the locals exchange or sell their farm animals in a jovial atmosphere, you can see sheep, llamas, poultry, even horses, this hectic place is for many of the indigenous people a meeting place not to be missed.

North of the city of Otavalo is one of the most important places of the Otavalo culture, the Peguche Waterfall, where purification rituals are performed at night accompanied by massive processions through secondary forest trails and crossing through farms, where only members of the community participate, but do not worry, during the day you can visit this magical area and feel why this place is so special.

Galapagos is known for being the most biodiverse archipelago in the Pacific for its numerous endemic species and also for the studies of the English scientist Charles Darwin that led him to establish the theory of evolution by natural selection. They are called the Enchanted Islands, a title given to the archipelago in the 16th century for its admirable biodiversity of plants and animals. The islands were home to Lonesome George, the last specimen of the giant Pinta tortoises, which disappeared completely in 2012, which is embalmed at the Charles Darwin Station in Puerto Ayora on Santa Cruz Island. The islands are also habitat of species such as sea turtles, iguanas, lizards, cormorants, albatrosses, sea lions and penguins. All of them distributed in several islands, each one of them with flora and fauna different from the others, it is admirable how evolution has given this singular capacity to the islands.

It is estimated that the formation of the first island took place more than 5 million years ago, as a result of tectonic activity. The most recent islands, called Isabela and Fernandina, are still in the process of formation (the most recent volcanic eruption was recorded in 2009). Like the mainland of Ecuador, the archipelago is also crossed by the equator, mostly to the north of Isabela Island.

Galapagos is the second most active volcanically active archipelago on the planet, second only to Hawaii, and falls into the category of hotspots. The most active volcanoes are Cerro Azul, Sierra Negra, Marchena and La Cumbre volcano on Fernandina Island, which is the most active of the archipelago and one of the most active in the world.

These wonderful places can be done in circuits of 4 days, the most popular are the cruises that go into points of great interest both tourist and scientific, its waters invite you to practice activities such as kayaking, paddling through volcanic rocks, accompanied by sea lions, penguins, and birds like the blue-footed booby, also to snorkel and see the marine fauna that is so striking for its corals of various species, colorful fish in various shades, manta rays, hammerhead sharks and even sea turtles looking for food in its crystal clear waters, hiking has an important place in the cruises, visits to moonscapes, beaches of various colors, such as olivine beaches that paint their margins with faint green, also beaches of red and black, but the favorite for nesting sea turtles are the white beaches of coral, perfect for laying their eggs.

Another option is to stay 4 days in a beautiful hotel on the island of Santa Cruz, with daily excursions to uninhabited islands, an experience for those looking to be on the mainland to enjoy the hospitality of the locals and enjoy the nightlife of the island.