Ecuador and the Galapagos
Ecuador is a small country that is home to a great diversity of sights, from snow-capped volcanoes to tropical rainforest and from colonial cities to the special Galapagos Islands. In the highlands with huge volcanoes and beautiful high crater lakes you will find authentic, colorful Indian markets and beautiful colonial architecture. East of the highlands begins the immense Amazon forest, rich in tropical flora and fauna. More than a thousand kilometers of beach stretch along the coast and out to sea lies the unforgettable Galapagos archipelago; nowhere in the world will you come face to face with giant tortoises, iguanas, sea lions and many endemic bird species.
