Ecuador is located in South America (Image: Getty) Looking for somewhere to go that you wouldn’t normally think of? Well, despite its cultural richness and natural beauty, the South American country of Ecuador doesn’t see many tourists and is somewhere that should be on your travel list. In 2023, the number of visitors crossing the Ecuadorian border was just under 1.5 million.
Compared to the staggering 125 million tourists who visited Spain in the same year, Ecuador isn’t exactly a tourism hotspot. However, experts from Adventure Life have revealed all that you need to know about the country and why Ecuador should be your next travel destination list. READ MORE: 'Spectacular' national park with 'beautiful vistas' is one of the world's 'best' You can got snorkeling with sea lions (Image: Getty) Things to do “Famous as the catalyst for Charles Darwin’s insights into the theory of evolution, the Galápagos Islands are positioned about 600 miles off the coast of Ecuador,” the Adventure Life travel experts explain.
“The archipelago consists of 19 islands and numerous smaller islets, each offering a unique glimpse into nature's unparalleled creativity, as this unique ecosystem hosts a variety of species not found anywhere else in the world.” The islands provide an extraordinary opportunity to interact with wildlife up close. You can snorkel with sea lions or observe the giant Galápagos tortoises lumbering through their natural habitat.
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