Ecuador is a small South American country, nestled between Peru and Colombia. The capital of Ecuador – Quito, has been designated as a world heritage site by UNESCO. Old colonial buildings, 17th-century monasteries and heritage mansions – all these are found in Quito. If you can take some time out of your sightseeing in Quito, try the cable car that goes up the Pichincha volcano. The view from the top is simply breathtaking.
If you want to visit the Andes, Ecuador is a good place to begin. Most people fly into Quito (there's a newly built international airport in the city now) and then take a domestic flight to other cities like Cuenca. Cuenca is a major tourist magnet, made famous as a pensioner's paradise. If you want to try your hand at adventure sports, visit the city of Banos. Banos is famous for its natural sights (valleys, waterfalls).
