Galapagos Islands
The Galápagos Islands are an archipelago of volcanic islands distributed on either side of the Equator in the Pacific Ocean, 906 km west of continental Ecuador, of which they are a part.
The Galápagos Islands and their surrounding waters form the Galápagos Province of Ecuador, the Galápagos National Park, and the Galápagos Marine Reserve.
The islands are famed for their vast number of endemic species and were studied by Charles Darwin during the voyage of theBeagle. His observations and collections contributed to the inception of Darwin's theory of evolution by natural selection.
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gal%C3%A1pagos_Islands
Quito, capital of Ecuador, escorted by high volcanoes. The splendor of the city's natural setting, combined with its attractive squares, parks and monuments as well as the warmth of its people, makes it a unique and unforgettable place.
Stand with one foot in each hemisphere at this monument to the site where the equator is marked. The monument is built on the historic site where a French explorer calculated the line of the equator in 1736
Mindo is a paradise of biodiversity and one of the richest areas of the planet with respect to the concentration of bird species, including butterflies. Here is some 3,200 species of butterflies.