Ecuador Art, Beach + Bird pictures

• South America
• World

Find yourself surrounded by Ecuador’s tallest mountains as you relax in a hot spring and visit one of South America’s most famous markets.

See an iguana that changes color when breeding, the largest mockingbird in the archipelago, turtles and waved albatross at this isolated island.

Marvel at dense forests of prickly pear, pose for a photo next to a sunbathing sea lion and spot endemic iguanas and rats.

Marvel at dense forests of prickly pear, pose for a photo next to a sunbathing sea lion and spot endemic iguanas and rats.

The volcanic coastline and red sand of this islet present an interesting contrast to the usual white-sand beaches of the Galápagos.

Enjoy far-reaching views from a volcanic cone and go snorkeling at two beautiful horseshoe-shaped beaches on a day tour of this island.

The volcanic coastline and red sand of this islet present an interesting contrast to the usual white-sand beaches of the Galápagos.

From Panama hats and wood carvings to musical instruments and hand-knitted items, this vibrant market offers a wide range of Ecuadorian souvenirs and crafts.

This small island is home to some of the biggest colonies of seabirds in the Galápagos. It’s a good place to spot iguanas and sea turtles.

Marvel at dense forests of prickly pear, pose for a photo next to a sunbathing sea lion and spot endemic iguanas and rats.

This small island is home to some of the biggest colonies of seabirds in the Galápagos. It’s a good place to spot iguanas and sea turtles.

This small island is home to some of the biggest colonies of seabirds in the Galápagos. It’s a good place to spot iguanas and sea turtles.

This small island is home to some of the biggest colonies of seabirds in the Galápagos. It’s a good place to spot iguanas and sea turtles.

Enjoy far-reaching views from a volcanic cone and go snorkeling at two beautiful horseshoe-shaped beaches on a day tour of this island.

See an iguana that changes color when breeding, the largest mockingbird in the archipelago, turtles and waved albatross at this isolated island.

This first-settled Galápagos island is a haven for bird enthusiasts, with scenic hiking trails amid lush highlands and superb snorkeling sites.

This small island is home to some of the biggest colonies of seabirds in the Galápagos. It’s a good place to spot iguanas and sea turtles.

This small island is home to some of the biggest colonies of seabirds in the Galápagos. It’s a good place to spot iguanas and sea turtles.

This small island is home to some of the biggest colonies of seabirds in the Galápagos. It’s a good place to spot iguanas and sea turtles.

This first-settled Galápagos island is a haven for bird enthusiasts, with scenic hiking trails amid lush highlands and superb snorkeling sites.

This small island is home to some of the biggest colonies of seabirds in the Galápagos. It’s a good place to spot iguanas and sea turtles.