Galapagos Islands information

Every island in the Galapagos is different one from the other and all this is due to how they were formed. If the 4,600 million years of Earth´s history will be simulated in 24 hours, the Galapagos Islands had been formed in the last two minutes of that day. The 19 islands and 219 islets were created by successive volcanic eruptions over a hot spot located on the seafloor of the Nazca Plate. The first of them emerged in the middle of the Pacific Ocean about 5 million years ago. The islands are settled on the Nazca Plate and move about 5 centimeters a year eastward. That is why the oldest islands of the archipelago are far about 200 kilometers east from the youngest islands that are still above the hot spot.

Explore the Enchanted Islands

1) Isabela Island. 2) North Seymour Island. 3) South Plaza Island. 4) Santa Fe Island. 5) Santa cruz Island. 6) Bartolome Island. 7) Mosquera Island. 8) Santiago Island. 9) Rabida Island. 10) Floreana Island. 11) Genovesa Island. 12) Española Island. 13) San Cristobal Island. 14) Fernandina Island.

Pathway Trough The Andes & Baños | Quito

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Cotopaxi & Chimborazo

Explore the majestic Cotopaxi and Chimborazo volcanoes.

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Cuenca`s Colonial

Discover Cuenca’s colonial charm and UNESCO World Heritage status.

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Baños

Marvel at the waterfalls and lush scenery in Baños.

Day 1: Quito – Cotopaxi – Baños – Riobamba

AM
Start early, departing from Quito to explore the “Avenue of the Volcanoes.” Here, you will see Cotopaxi, one of the world’s highest active volcanoes. Drive through temperate valleys and villages like Latacunga and Salcedo, and then continue to Baños.

Pathway through the Andes & Baños; Day 1: Quito – Cotopaxi – Baños – Riobamba

Arrive in Baños and visit the famous “Route of Waterfalls,” including Cascada de la Virgen, the Manto de la Novia, and Pailón del Diablo.

PM
Take a brief sightseeing tour of Baños before driving towards Riobamba. Along the way, admire views of the towering Chimborazo Volcano, the highest mountain in Ecuador. Arrive in Riobamba for a quick city view and check into your hotel.

Day 2: Riobamba – Alausí – Ingapirca Ruins – Cuenca

AM
After breakfast, depart from Riobamba and head south to Alausí. Along the way, visit La Balbanera, the first Spanish church built in Ecuador. In Alausí, enjoy a scenic drive through the picturesque Andes.

PM
After lunch, continue south to the Ingapirca Ruins, the largest Incan site in Ecuador, where you’ll explore the Solar Temple and museum.

Pathway through the Andes & Baños: Day 2: Riobamba – Alausí – Ingapirca Ruins – Cuenca

*End the day in Cuenca for an overnight stay.

Day 3: Cuenca

AM
After breakfast, explore Cuenca’s colonial treasures. Visit the Cathedral, Main Square, flower market, and the San Francisco and Santo Domingo churches. Tour the Central Bank Museum, showcasing archaeological and colonial artifacts.

PM
In the afternoon, visit a Panama hat factory to see local crafts made from “toquilla” fiber. Conclude the day with a panoramic view of Cuenca from the Turi viewpoint before returning to your hotel.

Day 4: Cuenca – El Cajas National Park – Guayaquil

Visit El Cajas, experience diverse ecosystems descending to Guayaquil, and explore Ecuador’s largest port city before drop-off.

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