Quito’s heritage highlights

From pristine colonial centres to Amazonian villages and Andean hill towns, the more you see of Ecuador, the more you realise every bit of it is unique, writes Ilan David

Cuenca’s many layers of history are never more visible than during the winter solstice, writes George Kipouros

From luxury lodges in misty cloud forest to haciendas perched among the Andean peaks, to colonial-era city hideaways built atop pre-Columbian sites, the sheer diversity of Ecuador’s stays reveals just how varied this country can be

Sinead Mulhern picks the six Ecuadorian national parks you won’t want to miss

Ecuador’s festivities are not just a chance to party; they offer visitors incredible insights into local culture too, writes Sinead Mulhern

Boasting a rich artistic heritage and renowned for producing an illustrious roster of music, fashion and literary titans, Jamaica is the travel destination of choice for those in search of culture, writes Lena de Casparis