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Ecuador

Republic of Ecuador

CapitalQuito
RegionSouth America
CurrencyUSD
Official languagesSpanish
Access to the seaYes
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All articles about the country, including other pages. Select a point to discover its guides.

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Quito

Cajas National Park

Cuenca

Cajas National Park
Ecuador · Region or area

Cajas National Park

Cajas brings together páramo, Andean forest and glacial-origin lakes. Llaviucu offers a less demanding walk, while Toreadora opens onto high-altitude scenery where a slow pace is sensible.

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Cuenca
Ecuador · City or town

Cuenca

Cuenca can be a base for day trips, including to Cajas National Park. Plan each outing by checking access and transport for the specific date rather than relying on assumed schedules.

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Quito
Ecuador · City or town

Quito

Quito is Ecuador’s capital, located in Pichincha Province. The available information identifies it as a national reference point but does not detail its neighbourhoods or attractions.

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Ecuador

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Practical guides

Quito, Spanish and the dollar help you get your bearings in Ecuador

The capital, language and currency offer a starting point for locating Ecuador. What these details tell you—and what to check before planning your trip.

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Nature

Llaviucu and Toreadora: Two Gateways to Cajas National Park

Two sectors, two elevations and one useful rule: choose a Cajas hike according to your acclimatization, available time and the day’s conditions.

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Stone structures at Ingapirca Archaeological Complex with the Temple of the Sun. Routes

Ingapirca and the Qhapaq Ñan: connecting museum, ruins and páramo

A visit to Ingapirca can be a focused archaeological experience or a demanding hike along the Qhapaq Ñan. Choosing one or the other changes the pace, booking requirements and equipment.

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