PRINCIPAL ATTRACTIONS
San Martin Zoo
In the San Martín Zoo, the fauna of Ecuador is exhibited in a large part, distributed in a steep area. In the zoo, cages have been designed with the aim of exhibiting and presenting the different species of Ecuador's fauna, including animals in danger of extinction such as the Spectacled Bear or Andean bear. The objective of all this work is to preserve our species and give them a much healthier and calmer life since most of them are the product of seizures by the Ministry of the Environment or the voluntary surrender of the people who have them in their possession. houses as pets.
Agua Santa Basilica
The church of the Virgen de Agua Santa is located in center city of Baños. Inside you can see a collection of murals that describe local miracles, attributed to the Virgin, patron saint of the city. The Basilica is of architectural infrastructure, this artistic work defied time and history. There are many devotees who have delivered plaques of gratitude to the miracles paid to the Virgen de Agua Santa.
Highlights
Enjoying the natural charms of the province does not have to be limited to a photograph or the observation of species. It can also be an opportunity to explore the established trails on a mountain bike or on horseback, appreciate the crystal clear waters of a river on a rafting boat, rope down a waterfall or watch the treetops fly through a cable and traveling at full speed. All these are ways to enjoy nature-friendly tourism that at the same time allows you to feel a high degree of adrenaline.
Guayaquil is one of the main South American ports in the Pacific. The climate is hot for the first semester of the year and breeze cool for the rest of it. A proud city of the tropics where foreigners are well received, music rules and seafood is a must.
Quito, the capital of Ecuador, was founded in the 16th century on the ruins of an Inca city and stands at an altitude of 2,850 m. Despite the 1917 earthquake, the city has the best-preserved, least altered historic centre in Latin America. The monasteries of San Francisco and Santo Domingo, and the Church and Jesuit College of La Compañía, with their rich interiors, are pure examples of the 'Baroque school of Quito', which is a fusion of Spanish, Italian, Moorish, Flemish and indigenous art.
Esmeraldas Province is one of the 24 provinces of Ecuador, located in the extreme northwest of the country on the border with Colombia. Known for its beautiful beaches, landscapes and its hot and humid climate. Esmeraldas is synonymous with music and joy. It has its own musical instruments such as the famous marimba.
