Your 2019 Travel Bucket List: 40 Spectacular Destinations to Visit in the New Year

Ecuador might be smaller in size than some of its South American neighbors, but it certainly isn't short on sights and things to do. Inside the border, you'll find lush green Andean highlands, vibrant colonial villages, an emerging beach culture, and the thick brush of the Amazon jungle. Start in Quito, and check out the 16th and 17th century palaces, then explore all pockets of the country by bus.