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The central highlands are defined by the "Avenue of the Volcanoes" and colonial history.

: Visit Salinas for a luxury resort feel or Montañita for its famous surfing and bohemian culture. Foodie Favorites : Coastal cuisine is known for Encebollado Ecuador

: You can swim alongside sea lions, observe the unique courtship dances of blue-footed boobies, and walk among giant tortoises. The central highlands are defined by the "Avenue

: For the truly adventurous, hiking or cycling past Chimborazo —the highest volcano in the country—offers a dramatic landscape that shifts from sienna to plum in the afternoon light. : For the truly adventurous, hiking or cycling

: The capital boasts the best-preserved colonial downtown in Latin America.

: The archipelago is a UNESCO World Heritage site and remains a primary inspiration for the Theory of Evolution. 2. The Majesty of the Andes