Hidden gems: places in Ecuador

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in Ecuador. Ratings are based from 13.3K places in the country.

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Cabañas Green House Puyo
Serviced accommodation
👍👍 This place was not just a “place”… it’s indeed Paradise! We only planned to stay overnight and carry on our Amazon adventure but we “had” to stay for two days! Why? Come and you’ll see… the place is such a dream house! We just wanted to move and stay forever! Actually hubby and I had to take a plane...
5.00 (147 reviews)
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Napo Wildlife Center Ecolodge
Lodge
👍👍 We had an amazing time at Napo. Our guides were phenomenal (Jose and Pato). The staff is amazing, the location is amazing and what they are doing is awesome. We wish more places were like them!
5.00 (116 reviews)
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Wanderlot- Hotel Plaza Central
Hotel
👍👍 Mi estadía fue realmente excepcional. Desde el momento en que ingresé quedé maravillado con el hotel por el encanto de sus instalaciones y por la elegancia de su arquitectura patrimonial. El servicio del personal fue impecable. Desde el momento de mi llegada me recibieron con amabilidad y calidez...
$97/night
5.00 (116 reviews)
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Wikiri Sapoparque
Theme park
👍👍 Un lugar espectacular, aquí te enseña los diferentes tipos de sapos que habitan en nuestro país, y te explican lo importantes que son para el medio ambiente. Los guías son muy preparados para explicar de una manera comprensiva todos los temas científicos relacionados con los sapos. Excelente lugar p...
5.00 (114 reviews)
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San Isidro Coffee Arenas
Bakery
👍👍 Friendly and professional attention. Delicious breads and breakfasts.
5.00 (106 reviews)
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Rumicucho - Museo de Arqueoastronomía y Realidad Virtual - MAAEC
Tourist attraction
👍👍 Un lugar hermoso, lleno de historia, arqueología, se puede mirar hermosas montañas y aprender sobre el solsticio y las formas que los antepasados podrían saber cuando empezaba la cosecha… súper interesante, los guías muy buenos para explicar, mucha empatía con los visitantes!!!
5.00 (99 reviews)
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Chulla Papa
Gastropub
👍👍 Beautiful place to spend with friends and family, you can find new flavors either in wings or in liquors with affordable prices. It also has board and cosmos games to fully enjoy. We loved it and highly recommend it!!
5.00 (98 reviews)
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TITAN'S GYM CLUB
Gym
👍👍 The best gym, good atmosphere and excellent teacher 🗿🗿🗿
5.00 (96 reviews)
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JLG Arena
Gym
👍👍 José es un excelente entrenador, dedica tiempo a conocer a sus alumnos y utiliza una técnica que produce resultados. Entrene con él casi 2 años. Lo recomiendo abiertamente. Mucho éxito José. Espero en un futuro cercano volver a entrenar con Ustedes.
5.00 (94 reviews)
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Laguna Toreadora
Lake
👍👍 A pretty and easily accessible place
5.00 (94 reviews)
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Mishqui Quinde
Vegetarian restaurant
5.00 (91 reviews)
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MIRADOR BASILICA ROOFTOP
Observation deck
👍👍 Excelente servicio, el lugar acogedor y espectacular vista a la Basilica! Pasamos un momento agradable como Preli cumpleañero a mi esposo… volveremos el menú estuvo muy rico!!!! Y la calidad de la atención bien ágil.
5.00 (90 reviews)
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ARTE K1 BY TEAM VARGAS
Martial arts school
5.00 (83 reviews)
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Ambara Air Yoga
Yoga studio
5.00 (82 reviews)
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Ecuador Shores Realty
Real estate agency
👍👍 Last month, my wife and I spent a week in Ecuador including a quick stop through Manta. Having watched a number of Ryan Kelly YouTube clips, we sent him a message hoping to get maybe 20 minutes with him. To our surprise, Ryan was very generous with his time and spent a long while with us talking abo...
5.00 (82 reviews)
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BROZ Tostaduría & Cafetería
Cafeteria
👍👍 The best place to have coffee, the attention is incredible, delicious desserts highly recommended
5.00 (80 reviews)
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Ignite Athletics
Gym
👍👍 Beautiful place to train CrossFit, highly recommended, excellent coaches
5.00 (72 reviews)
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Pacha Ecolodge
Hotel
👍👍 I can't describe how wonderful this place is. The grounds are amazing. The staff, including the others, are the nicest people on the planet. The location can't be beat! They offer it all here... solitude, adventures, great food, the beauty of nature, friendly conversation.... Just come. You won't be...
$45/night
5.00 (71 reviews)
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DonosoUIO
Espresso bar
👍👍 Fuimos en familia buscando un delicioso desayuno en domingo. Definitivamente cumplió con nuestras expectativas! Un acogedor lugar, excelente atención y sabor sin igual. ¡Volveremos!
5.00 (71 reviews)
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Garaje vegano
Restaurant
👍👍 Very rich, very nice attention, I will return!
5.00 (70 reviews)
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