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While in the capital city of Quito, be sure to check out La Compañía, one of the city's finest churches. Built in Baroque style in the 1600s, it is one of the best specimens from this era in the country. The gold leaf inside is an awesome sight.

For unbeatable views, take a ride through the Nariz del Diablo, or "Devil's Nose." This railway line was so named because of the enormous cost of human life in completing this ambitious engineering project through the rugged Andes Mountains. Today, visitors are rewarded with valley vistas and snow-capped peaks between Alausi and Sibambe.

The town of Baños, known as the gateway to the Amazon, is one of Ecuador's most popular tourist destinations. It is named after the thermal springs here. A popular starting point for jungle tours, lush forests and cascading waterfalls await the intrepid adventurer.

One of the highlights for a flight to Ecuador is purchasing some of the fine handicrafts made by the locals. One of the best places to shop is the small town of Otavala, where a grand market is held every Saturday in the square called Plaza de Ponchos.

One place you can't miss on your trip to Ecuador is the Galapagos Islands. These islands, which have an astounding array of biodiversity, served as inspiration for Charles Darwin's theory of evolution. Today, tourists can watch giant tortoises, marine iguanas, penguins and much more.