ECUADOR SCENERY

Ecuador is one of the most scenically diverse countries in the Americas. From low-lying coast lined with mangrove forest, the land rises eastward to snow-capped peaks of the Andes that run the length of the country. Further east lies the vast expanse of the Amazon rainforest with unmatched riches of bird and animal life. Ecuador's scenic highlights include active volcanoes, steep-sided mountain valleys, and sleepy towns that seem stuck in the colonial era.