There are so many things to love about Ecuador & the Galapagos! The mainland boasts highlands rich in fertile farms and valleys, Inca and pre-Inca ruins, charming colonial cities and haciendas and warm, hospitable people. And then there’s the Galapagos Islands archipelago, the world’s mecca for ecological research and discovery. Since Charles Darwin famously stumbled upon them, these islands have been renowned for their unique and plentiful wildlife and are now a favorite with families!