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Historic Quito Ecuador’s capital, Quito, has one of the oldest historic districts in Latin America. The capital was declared World Cultural Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1978. The colonial architecture in old town Quito is impressive and many of its buildings are still in their original state. Also a good place to visit is the Basilica for only a $2 donation per person. Among the must-see places in Quito is the Carondelet Palace or the Presidential Palace of the Republic of Ecuador, situated in the central square	Guayaquil Guayaquil is Ecuador's largest city and the country's chief sea port and industrial and commercial centre. It has a new airport and a new transit system called Metrovia. There are several parks worth visiting around Guayaquil. It has the botanical garden with over 3000 plants, a butterfly farm and is home to 50 species of Ecuadorian and foreign orchids. The city also has mangrove reserves called the Manglares-Churute Ecologic Reserve. Tourists can also visit Santay and Puna Islands; and the Hi	Papallacta Papallacta is well regarded in the tourism industry for its professionalism, continuous innovation in spa matters and environmentally responsible operations. Even in previous decades, the soothing thermal springs in unspoilt natural surroundings placed this area was an important tourist attraction.
Starting in the Coast The country is most famous for the captivating Galapagos Islands, nearly 1000 kilometres from the mainland, is considered the melting pot for marine species in the world. Scuba diving and nature walks are available throughout the islands. Another interesting place to discover is the Machalilla National Park, that includes Isla de la Plata, where fauna and flora are preserved in all forms.	Ancient Legacy Another reason why Ecuador's tourism is rolling is because of the strong prevalence of Incan ruins in the area. The Ingapirca Inca Ruins, as well as Rumicucho, La Tolita and Tomebamba ruins are quite large and impressive to see. The Incas were not the only culture to leave their mark here, there are various ruins relating to the ancient Valdivia culture that settled in the outskirts of the coast.	Cuenca The third largest city in Ecuador is Cuenca, with its European flavour and colonial ambience. Tourists will have a handful of cobblestone streets, plazas and buildings with old architecture. In 1999, it was also cited as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Cuenca is also an intellectual centre dubbed as the ‘Athens of Ecuador’. It has been the birthplace of some of the country’s notable artists, writers, poets and philosophers. The city is also surrounded by scenic countryside and the Cajas Nationa