Top 10 Things to Do in Ecuador (Ecuador Travel Guide)

This list of top 10 things to do in Ecuador shows you the highlights of the country along the avenue of the volcanoes in the Andean region

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Ecuador is one of the most diverse countries in the world though it's comparably tiny. Beside the Galapagos Islands (which is the #1 tourist destination in Ecuador) the country has a lot more to offer, therefore I focussed on "La Sierra" in this video which is a paradise for landscape lovers and outdoor adventurers.

Another reason to visit the Andean region is that you have the chance to dive into the local culture and get a real feeling of Ecuador. The places to see in Ecuador I focussed on in this short video are the result of my own travels along the center from north to south and are easily doable in 2 weeks time.

Things to do in Ecuador covered in this video:
01) 00:36 - Otavalo market in Otavalo
02) 01:00 - Hike the Cuicocha lake
03) 01:25 - Middle of the World, Mitad del Mundo & Quitsato in Cayambe
04) 01:48 - Quito, capital & UNESCO World Heritage
05) 02:08 - Termas de Papallacta (hot springs)
06) 02:24 - Cayambe Coca National Park
07) 02:45 - Quilotoa & Shalala viewpoint
08) 03:13 - Tren Crucero & Nariz del Diablo (Devil's nose)
09) 03:47 - Inka ruins in Ingapirca
10) 04:04 - Cuenca & it's beautiful old town

What are your best things to do in Ecuador?
I’m looking forward to more tips from other travelers and Ecuador experts. Have you been and know of some cool places? Let us know in the comments below!

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As part of Team Germany aka #TeamDe I was exploring the Andes region in Ecuador (La Sierra) within the Feel Again Project. In this project 18 artists from 4 different countries are exploring the 4 different regions of Ecuador:
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[DEADMONEY_]

Where are my ecuatorianos at?? ❤️❤️🇪🇨🇪🇨🇪🇨🇪🇨🇪🇨🇪🇨

[Dua_vx]

I'm Moroccan and I love Ecuador 🇪🇨 I want to visit this Country soon inshallah 🇪🇨🇲🇦❤️

[vishnus]

I'm from India, I really want to visit Ecuador🌻

[gabrieleduardomaciasmena]

i think ecuador is more than a country, it's simply the paradise of the world.:-)

[valeriazambrano]

Oh people come visit Ecuador we are waiting for you with open arms :)

[DeniseCarchi]

Im from la Sierra Ecuador living in the U.S. But after many years here I want to go back and travel around my country. Definitely this video has help me out to start planning my trip from Quito to my native town Azogues. Thanks and love all of your videos 💙

[domenicaantonella]

My favourite places to visit in Ecuador are Cuenca and the Quilotoa volcano,
I’m from Ecuador and i’m in love with my beautiful country.
And btw great video! ❤️

[davidsantana]

Very nice video, I am from Ecuador and I recommend it. My country has four different regions: coast, sierra, east and galapagos. We are waiting for you with open doors, greetings from Guayaquil, Ecuador.

[carolinasegovia]

I was born in Ecuador left when I was 7, now 21 I miss my country so much can wait to go back and enjoy the paradise I left behind. Don't get me wrong I do like the USA

[LittleFlowerJ]

I’m in love with my birth country - I was born in Macas ❤️ Galapagos, Highlands, Quito etc... everything is so beautiful 🇪🇨

[blancarosasmusica]

I love Ecuador! I have visited there many times, I have family is from Ecuador and it is a good place to travel too and get to know.. different from anywhere else.

[maddiebranthwaite]

I hiked the Quilotoa Loop almost 2 and a half years ago now and it has still been one of the most beautiful and rewarding experiences of my life. The month I spent in Ecuador when I was 15 was easily the best thing I've ever done

[nadinediaz]

my family is from ecuador 🙊 i live in austria 🙊 otavalo is my favourite place in the world 😍😍😭

[Yosoyzurdo-ddlh]

J'aime bien l'Équateur!
¡Me gusta Ecuador!
I like Ecuador!

[VRNomad]

I really missed out on some of these places during my own Ecuador trip. I need to go back, and plan for a longer visit! Great vid!

[armijoshuancacrhistopherpa]

Lo mejor hay en Ecuador, que bonito saber que la cultura ecuatoriana se expande por el mundo.🇪🇨

[johannacedeno-zuniga]

My parents were from Ecuador. Guayaquil and Manabi. Awsome place to visit!!

[CrystalBurguan]

Im going to Ecuador on July first time 🙂🙂✨ SO HAPPY!!!

[nicknama]

Proud to be Ecuadorian
Orgulloso de ser ecuatoriano

[atmmyers]

Thank you for the video, Steve! I'm planning a trip to Ecuador later this year, and while researching & learning I stumbled across this and the other La Sierra videos (and thus was introduced to your channel as a whole). I love the style of your videography, the production, and how it's presented with intelligent narration (& great music too -- much like my favorite channel of the past couple years). I appreciate the emphasis on the nature & outdoors sights... you have made me more excited about my upcoming trip. I look forward to exploring some of your other destinations.