# Tourist Attractions in Ecuador ![Ecuador](https://super.tours/assets/uploads/places/country-85-c0b7dffa36.webp) [Home](https://super.tours/)›[South America](https://super.tours/south-america)›Ecuador # Tourist Attractions in Ecuador Discover the best tourist attractions in Ecuador — handpicked, rated by real travellers and mapped for your next trip. **1**Regions **1**Cities **21**Attractions ## About Ecuador Nestled on the equator, Ecuador offers dazzling biodiversity and a compact calendar of experiences. In Quito and Cuenca, well-preserved colonial architecture sits beside vibrant markets and modern culture. The Andean highlands beckon with snow-dusted Cotopaxi, scenic valleys, and traditional haciendas. Ecuador’s crown jewels are the Galápagos Islands, where fearless wildlife and pristine seas inspire unforgettable snorkeling and nature walks. The Amazon basin invites river adventures and jungle lodges, while coastlines boast rain-washed beaches, surf towns, and Afro-Ecuadorian cuisine. Easy flights connect the mainland to the archipelago, making Ecuador a compact, incredibly varied destination with enduring discoveries. Quick facts * Continent South America * ISO code EC * Regions 1 * Cities 1 * Population 9,545,804 * Attractions 21 * Average rating 4.7 / 5 * Total reviews 215,126 * Top category Museum * Top city Quito ## Regions in Ecuador Choose a region to explore its cities. [ ![Quito travel guide](https://super.tours/assets/uploads/places/region-64-ae8426c5fa.webp) Quito **21**Attractions **215.1k**Votes ](https://super.tours/south-america/ecuador/quito) ## Cities in Ecuador Cities listed directly under this country. [ ![Quito travel guide](https://super.tours/assets/uploads/places/locality-135-a9e2b04707.webp) Quito **21**Attractions **215.1k**Votes ](https://super.tours/south-america/ecuador/quito/quito) ## Most popular attractions in Ecuador The highest-rated places across this area right now. [ ![Basílica del Voto Nacional in Quito — Religious site](https://super.tours/assets/uploads/attractions/ecuador/quito/basilica-del-voto-nacional.webp) 1 Religious site Basílica del Voto Nacional 4.8 ★★★★★ (17,242) Quito ](https://super.tours/south-america/ecuador/quito/quito#a-basilica-del-voto-nacional) [ ![Middle of the World in Quito — Monument](https://super.tours/assets/uploads/attractions/ecuador/quito/middle-of-the-world.webp) 2 Monument Middle of the World 4.7 ★★★★★ (34,262) Quito ](https://super.tours/south-america/ecuador/quito/quito#a-middle-of-the-world) [ ![Virgin of the Panecillo in Quito](https://super.tours/assets/uploads/attractions/ecuador/quito/virgin-of-the-panecillo.webp) 3 Virgin of the Panecillo 4.7 ★★★★★ (19,604) Quito ](https://super.tours/south-america/ecuador/quito/quito#a-virgin-of-the-panecillo) [ ![Independence Square in Quito — Historic site](https://super.tours/assets/uploads/attractions/ecuador/quito/independence-square.webp) 4 Historic site Independence Square 4.6 ★★★★★ (20,539) Quito ](https://super.tours/south-america/ecuador/quito/quito#a-independence-square) [ ![Basilica and Convent of San Francisco in Quito — Religious site](https://super.tours/assets/uploads/attractions/ecuador/quito/basilica-and-convent-of-san-francisco.webp) 5 Religious site Basilica and Convent of San Francisco 4.8 ★★★★★ (5,649) Quito ](https://super.tours/south-america/ecuador/quito/quito#a-basilica-and-convent-of-san-francisco) [ ![Quito Botanical Gardens in Quito — Garden](https://super.tours/assets/uploads/attractions/ecuador/quito/quito-botanical-gardens.webp) 6 Garden Quito Botanical Gardens 4.7 ★★★★★ (8,822) Quito ](https://super.tours/south-america/ecuador/quito/quito#a-quito-botanical-gardens) [ ![Parque La Carolina in Quito — Park](https://super.tours/assets/uploads/attractions/ecuador/quito/parque-la-carolina.webp) 7 Park Parque La Carolina 4.5 ★★★★★ (49,524) Quito ](https://super.tours/south-america/ecuador/quito/quito#a-parque-la-carolina) [ ![TelefériQo Cable Car in Quito](https://super.tours/assets/uploads/attractions/ecuador/quito/teleferiqo-cable-car.webp) 8 TelefériQo Cable Car 4.6 ★★★★★ (9,779) Quito ](https://super.tours/south-america/ecuador/quito/quito#a-teleferiqo-cable-car) [ ![The Secret Garden Hostel Quito in Quito — Lodging](https://super.tours/assets/uploads/attractions/ecuador/quito/the-secret-garden-hostel-quito.webp) 9 Lodging The Secret Garden Hostel Quito 4.7 ★★★★★ (6,007) Quito ](https://super.tours/south-america/ecuador/quito/quito#a-the-secret-garden-hostel-quito) [ ![Parque Itchimbía in Quito — Park](https://super.tours/assets/uploads/attractions/ecuador/quito/parque-itchimbia.webp) 10 Park Parque Itchimbía 4.6 ★★★★★ (9,252) Quito ](https://super.tours/south-america/ecuador/quito/quito#a-parque-itchimbia) [ ![Church of the Society of Jesus in Quito — Religious site](https://super.tours/assets/uploads/attractions/ecuador/quito/church-of-the-society-of-jesus.webp) 11 Religious site Church of the Society of Jesus 4.8 ★★★★★ (3,934) Quito ](https://super.tours/south-america/ecuador/quito/quito#a-church-of-the-society-of-jesus) [ ![Intiñan Equator Museum in Quito — Museum](https://super.tours/assets/uploads/attractions/ecuador/quito/intinan-equator-museum.webp) 12 Museum Intiñan Equator Museum 4.7 ★★★★★ (4,132) Quito ](https://super.tours/south-america/ecuador/quito/quito#a-intinan-equator-museum) [ ![Historic Center of Quito in Quito — Historic site](https://super.tours/assets/uploads/attractions/ecuador/quito/historic-center-of-quito.webp) 13 Historic site Historic Center of Quito 4.8 ★★★★★ (3,050) Quito ](https://super.tours/south-america/ecuador/quito/quito#a-historic-center-of-quito) [ ![El Mirador De Guapulo in Quito — Viewpoint](https://super.tours/assets/uploads/attractions/ecuador/quito/el-mirador-de-guapulo.webp) 14 Viewpoint El Mirador De Guapulo 4.6 ★★★★★ (5,579) Quito ](https://super.tours/south-america/ecuador/quito/quito#a-el-mirador-de-guapulo) [ ![Museum of the City in Quito — Museum](https://super.tours/assets/uploads/attractions/ecuador/quito/museum-of-the-city.webp) 15 Museum Museum of the City 4.7 ★★★★★ (2,608) Quito ](https://super.tours/south-america/ecuador/quito/quito#a-museum-of-the-city) [ ![Calle La Ronda in Quito](https://super.tours/assets/uploads/attractions/ecuador/quito/calle-la-ronda.webp) 16 Calle La Ronda 4.5 ★★★★★ (4,514) Quito ](https://super.tours/south-america/ecuador/quito/quito#a-calle-la-ronda) Show more Last updated 2026-05-22 Reviewed by the Super Tours editorial team Facts verified from public sources See something wrong? [Suggest an edit](https://super.tours/submit-attraction) ## Frequently asked questions about Ecuador How many tourist attractions are there in Ecuador? Ecuador features 21 tourist attractions on Super Tours, each listed with traveller ratings, photos, opening hours and directions to help you plan. What are the top tourist attractions in Ecuador? The most popular attractions in Ecuador right now are Basílica del Voto Nacional, Middle of the World, Virgin of the Panecillo — ranked by real traveller ratings and review counts. Where should I go in Ecuador? Popular destinations in Ecuador include Quito, Quito. Each one has its own guide with the best things to see and do. Is Ecuador worth visiting? Yes — Ecuador offers 21 hand-checked tourist attractions for every kind of traveller. Browse the full list above to plan your trip.