11 days in Ecuador Itinerary

High in the Andean foothills, Quito remains one of the world's most photogenic capital cities, featuring two dramatic mountain ranges as its backdrop.

Start off your visit on the 19th (Sat): examine the collection at Intinan Museum, then don't miss a visit to Mitad Del Mundo, then get engrossed in the history at Museo Templo del Sol Pintor Ortega Maila, and finally make a trip to Plaza Equinoccial. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: take in the spiritual surroundings of Basilica del Voto Nacional, then admire the landmark architecture of Iglesia y Convento de San Francisco, then admire the landmark architecture of Fundacion Iglesia de la Compania, and finally appreciate the extensive heritage of Quito Old Town.

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New York City, USA to Quito is an approximately 12.5-hour flight. When traveling from New York City in December, plan for much hotter days in Quito, with highs around 72°F, while nights are a bit warmer with lows around 56°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Sun) to allow enough time to travel to Puerto Villamil.

Located in the southeast of Isla Isabela, Puerto Villamil is home to the majority of the island's 2,200 inhabitants.

On the 21st (Mon), take a leisurely stroll along Malecon Cuna del Sol, explore the activities along Laguna de los Diablos, and then get impressive views of Sierra Negra. On your second day here, head outdoors with Rosedelco- Day tour, tour the pleasant surroundings at Playa Puerto Villamil, and then head off the coast to Las Tintoreras.

To find photos, more things to do, traveler tips, and more tourist information, go to the Puerto Villamil route planner.

Traveling by flight from Quito to Puerto Villamil takes 6 hours. The time zone difference when traveling from Quito to Puerto Villamil is minus 1 hour. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Tue) to allow time to ride a ferry to Puerto Ayora.

The largest settlement in the Galapagos, Puerto Ayora offers visitors to the islands an array of facilities and things to do.

Puerto Ayora is known for parks, nature, and wildlife. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: tour the pleasant surroundings at Charles Darwin Research Station, kick back and relax at Galapagos Beach at Tortuga Bay, make a trip to Santa Cruz Fish Market, and explore the striking landscape at Las Grietas.

For where to stay, traveler tips, maps, and other tourist information, go to the Puerto Ayora road trip tool.

Ride a ferry from Puerto Villamil to Puerto Ayora in 3.5 hours. The time zone difference moving from Galapagos Time to Ecuador Time is 1 hour. Expect a daytime high around 82°F in December, and nighttime lows around 72°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 25th (Fri) early enough to catch the ferry to Puerto Baquerizo Moreno.

The capital of the Galapagos Islands, Puerto Baquerizo Moreno is located on easternmost island of the archipelago, San Cristobal.

On the 26th (Sat), don't miss a visit to Dona Pilo, then make a trip to Segunda Zona Naval de la Armada del Ecuador, and then discover the deep blue sea with Wreck Bay Diving Center. On the 27th (Sun), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: take a leisurely stroll along Malecon San Cristobal, then get a new perspective on nature at Interpretation Center, then kick back and relax at Playa Punta Carola, and finally ponder the design of Swordfish Fountain.

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Ride a ferry from Puerto Ayora to Puerto Baquerizo Moreno in 3.5 hours. In December, plan for daily highs up to 82°F, and evening lows to 72°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Sun) early enough to travel to Guayaquil.

Hills dotted with colorful houses and waterfront promenades typify Guayaquil, Ecuador's largest city and commercial center.

Start off your visit on the 28th (Mon): take a stroll through Las Penas.

To see traveler tips, ratings, photos, and other tourist information, read Guayaquil holiday maker tool.

You can fly from Puerto Baquerizo Moreno to Guayaquil in 3.5 hours. When traveling from Puerto Baquerizo Moreno in December, plan for somewhat warmer days in Guayaquil, with highs around 90°F, while nights are about the same with lows around 74°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 28th (Mon) to allow enough time to travel back home.