• The main city of Quito
• The Amazon Rainforest
• The traditional city of Cuenca
• The picturesque beach town of Montañita
• The tourist beach of Pto. López

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The main city of Quito

Its colonial area and a its modern district make the city a unique setting nested in the Andes.

Visits and activities during this week include:
• Comprehensive city tour in Quito’s Old Town district to discover its superb architecture and colonial treasures
• Quito´s cable car (in case of bad weather, students will visit the Guayasamin museum)
• Middle of the World Monument
• Cotopaxi National Park Bike and hike tour /or/ Otavalo, handicraft market tour
• Salsa lessons (once per week)
• Cooking lessons (once per week)

The Amazon Rainforest

Our students will discover the Amazon Rainforest by sailing through its snakelike rivers, walking through the forest in middle of giant trees, They will be surprised by its rich flora and fauna, listen to the people and learning about their ancient culture.
Visits and activities during this week include:
• Artisanal chocolate demonstration
• Canoe tour in the Napo and Arajuno rivers
• Indigenous Kichwa family visit
• Hike in the primary forest
• Tubing in the Arajuno River
• Animal Rescue Center visit
• Optional activities for Saturday with an extra fee: Rafting day tour/or/ Rio Blanco Waterfalls (am) and butterfly farm (pm)

The traditional city of Cuenca

Cuenca is a city with a fantastic colonial and modern architecture. Crossed by four rivers, Cuenca has a unique taste and sense of tranquility to enjoy a walk on the green river sides.
Visits and activities during this week include:
• City tour in Cuenca
• Pumapungo Ruins
• Cojitambo and Ingapirca ruins
• Salsa lessons (once per week)
• Cooking lessons (once per week)
• Baños Hot Springs (optional with an extra fee)

The picturesque beach town of Montañita

A best place in Ecuador to enjoy surfing, the beach, great sunsets and nightlife. Montañita is located right on the Route of the Sun, a series of great beaches along the coast of Central Ecuador. Montañita a place to experience the warmth of a tropical land, its music and friendly people.
The activities included are:
• Surfing lessons (Monday to Friday)
• Salsa lessons (once per week)
• Cooking lessons (once per week)
• Surfing trip on Saturday

The tourist beach of Pto. López