Bordering Columbia, Peru and the Pacific Ocean, Ecuador lies on the Equator (hence the country's name). With its tropical climate and varied terrain, Ecuador is one of only 17 countries in the world classified as megadiverse in terms of its biodiversity. Over twenty-five thousand species of plants have been recorded and catalogued. The Galápagos Islands are a part of Ecuador, and offer truly diverse plant and animal life, where animal species have developed unafraid of man because of the geographical separation.
Cut flowers and bananas are 2 of Ecuador's biggest exports. Spanish is the offical language in Ecuador and the capital is Quito.
The main interest for garden tourists in Ecuador is in the Flower Plantations which develop multiple types of flowers for export, as the number of pleasure gardens is limited. Some of the most beautiful opportunities, however, are at the old Haciendas; the homesteads that date back, in some cases, hundreds of years and are tied to Flower Plantations.
Organising access to these plantations can be difficult for the independent traveller, so visitors may find it easier to book a floral tour, which will offer extensive and exclusive tours to plantations.
True Colors/GalapagosTraveller.com offers unique and exclusive Flora and Fauna tours thoroughout Ecuador. Visit Private Plantations and see unique and exotic plants--many indigenous only to Ecuador. Contact True Colors Travel at www.galapagostraveller.com or call direct at (593-2) 2955-939 for details on the "Flora and Fauna Gold Traveller Tour."
Orchids, Ecuador
Ecuadorian Flora
Orchids, Ecuador
Plantation, Ecuador
