Quito is—quite literally—breathtaking. Thanks to one of the largest and best-preserved colonial cores in Latin America, Ecuador's capital was named the very first UNESCO World Heritage site.

Quito. The highest-elevation capital in the world, Quito is both traditional and modern. Shopping malls, nightlife and five-star restaurants make this the best choice in Ecuador for a cosmopolitan ...

When visiting Ecuador, make sure to pack the right clothes for the region, as the weather can change dramatically in a single day, especially in the Sierra.

You'll find birds on all of the Galápagos' islands, but for some of the region's best bird-watching ... fees and flights to the Galápagos from Quito, Guayaquil or Manta, may not be covered ...

Joanna: There are some health things that you can't get done here. You have to go to Quito ... It wasn't hard to do with the help. We used a group in Ecuador called Visa Angels.