Main cities of Ecuador

Ecuador is located in the northeast of South America. It is one of the most biodiverse countries on the planet, with 46 different ecosystems. It also has a large plurality of ethnic cultures, these reasons make Ecuador's attractions unique and interest national and foreign tourists.

Ecuador has 4 geographic regions, each representing a unique ecosystem, which is why they offer spectacular settings between the lush Amazon rainforest, tropical forests, colonial cities and the magic of the Galapagos Archipelago.

It has 24 provinces, which are divided into 1,499 parishes, of which 1,140 are rural and the rest are urban. Each of the cities seem like separate worlds, some surrounded by volcanoes and located in deep valleys, which dazzle with their culture expressed majestically in their heritage buildings.

Main cities

• Quito It is also known as "Carita de Dios", it is one of the first cities in the world to become a Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Settled on the slopes of the Pichincha volcano.
• Guayaquil Ubicado en la provincia de Guayas, es la ciudad más grande y puerto principal del Ecuador. También conocido como la a Perla del Pacífico, es el centro comercial e industrial del país.
• CuencaIt is synonymous with culture and heritage, it is the third most important city in Ecuador. Its Historic Center preserves its medieval city structure, the perfect balance between nature and culture.
• AmbatoKnown as the City of Flowers and Fruits or also Cradle of the Three Juanes, it is the capital of the Tungurahua Province. Located in the central mountain range of the Andes.
• Baños de Agua SantaBaños de Agua Santa is located between the central Andes and the Amazon region of Ecuador. It is one of the most beautiful and visited tourist destinations in the country.
• PuyoKnown as the Heart of the Amazon, it is the most visited tourist destination in the Amazon region of Ecuador. It is the capital of the Pastaza Province.
• IbarraIt is the capital of the province of Imbabura, also known as the White City, and in every corner it keeps memories of the past, where it combines the colonial with the modern.
• OtavaloIt is one of the most important tourist destinations in Ecuador, known as the Dawn Valley. Located in the Imbabura Province, 110 km from Quito and 20 km from the city of Ibarra.
• LatacungaIt is the capital of the Cotopaxi Province, located 90km from Quito, it has a natural and cultural diversity. The city is surrounded by numerous peaks, including the Cotopaxi volcano.
• RiobambaAlso known as Sultana de los Andes or Corazón de la Patria. Located in the center of the Inter-Andean region, surrounded by beautiful natural landscapes such as the Chimborazo volcano.
• LojaLocated south of the Ecuadorian Sierra, it is known as the musical and cultural capital of Ecuador. It offers a unique combination of wasteland, cloud forest and jungle.
• MachalaIt is the capital of the Province of El Oro, known worldwide as the "Banana Capital of the World". It is the fourth largest city in the country and the second most important port.
• Santo Domingo de los TsáchilasAlso known as Santo Domingo de los Colorados, surrounded by tropical forests, rivers and waterfalls that make it an ideal place for practicing adventure tourism.
• MantaLocated in the Province of Manabí, Manta is the first tourist, maritime and fishing port in Ecuador. It also has beautiful and cozy beaches.
• SalinasKnown as the blue paradise of the South Pacific, it is the most visited beach in the province of Santa Elena, known for the diversity of landscapes, adventure sports and spaces for fun.
• EsmeraldasIt is the center of Afro-Ecuadorian culture, also known for its beautiful beaches, landscapes, rivers, exquisite cuisine and lush vegetation.