From a cloud buried capital city to bohemian beach towns, sleepy countrysides and everything in between, Ecuador may be small in size but more than makes up for it in experience. Below are a few favorites of mine.

Stay tuned over the next few weeks for my take on this fantastically diverse country.

strolling the county’s idyllic city streets

taking in the street art

getting caught up in daily market life

sampling local specialties

meeting the people