Ambato is known amongst Ecuadoreans as 'El Culo del Mundo' (translation would be too explicit for this guide). This negative way of looking at Ambato is not deserved by the town. It may not become the highlight of your trip in Ecuador, but it is a pleasant stop for a day or two. The capital of Tungurahua province is a nice place with a lot of different things to do.In Ecuador everybody knows Ambato for ...

Azogues is the capital of the Canar province. Eventhough tourists hardly make it out to this small city, it has a lot to offer for everybody.The city has one of the most beautiful cathedrals in the country. You can see it if you pass the town on the Panamericana. The Santuario Franciscano is a relatively new cathedral, which is being used for the celebration of the Fiesta de la Virgen de la Nube, protector of ...

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Canar’s main appeal is as anopportunity to visit and experience a completely non-touristy Ecuadorianmountain town – one in which a visitor is not likely to see another gringo andin which locals still stare unabashedly at foreigners, who are far from asteady presence. Despite its lack oftourist services or infrastructure, Canar does make an excellent starting pointfor do-it-yourself tours to Ingapirca, Ecuador’s most important Incan ruins,and offers lots of spectacular hiking in the green patchwork ...

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Cuenca is one of the largest cities in the country and possibly the most beautiful one. Unesco already put the old city center of Cuenca on their Cultural Heritage list, considering it an important representation of colonial architecture in Latin America. Being in Cuenca is a treat for any traveller. Eventhough it is a large city, Cuenca won't overwhelm you with busy traffic and a hectic metropolitan atmosphere. ...

Guaranda, capital of the Bolivar province and a small city of 25,000 inhabitants, is on first impressions a typical South American colonial city. Its steep narrow streets embrace white-washed houses and colourful shops and bars, while its smiling residents, dressed in a mixture of outfits encompassing the traditional and the modern, stop to chat to one another. What hardly anybody knows about Guaranda is that the plaza ...

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Ibarra is the capital of Imbabura and the largest city of the province. Ibarra has earned the nickname Ciudad Blanca (White City) during the 18th century. The city was the victim of a large epidemic and people were forced to paint their houses white to make sure the decease wouldn't spread. The city is still white and has been able to maintain the colonial vibe for the past centuries. ...