Best Museums and Zoos in Ecuador

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Ecuador has a large number of museums. Cultural, archeological, site, and art museums are found throughout the country.

The largest and most important are in the large cities, Quito, Cuenca, and Guayaquil. Site museums, though, are extremely interesting and unique at telling about the hisory and culture of Ecuador.

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Centro Cultural Libertador Simón Bolívar

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On Guayaquil's Malecón 2000, this museum (MAAC, as it was called before) guards over 58,000 archaelogical pieces from the coastal ancient cultures and 3,000 pieces of co

Zooloja Parque Orillas del Zamora

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This beautiful park offers a number of different areas to explore - perfect if you love flora, fauna, or even just a great view.............

Centro Cultural Guayasamín

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The whole legacy of the famous Ecuadorian painter Oswaldo Guayasamín, including the Capilla del Hombre museum, the maestro's house-museum, and his workshop.............

La Compañía de Jesús Church

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The most renowned church of Quito's colonial downtown due to its astounding gilded walls and art.............

Zoológico El Pantanal

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This fascinating zoo is located just 15 minutes from downtown Guayaquil, and is a special site for all lovers of flora and fauna, displaying more than 100 species........

Carlos Zevallos Menéndez Pre-Columbian Art Museum

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This museum, which belongs to the Casa de la Cultura Ecuatoriana, aims to show the development of Pre-Columbian cultures in different areas of their life, like music, art

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Amaru Zoológico Cuenca

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Amaru is a small zoo in the city centre between the river and the main square. It is a tiny collection of all things slimy, from snakes to frogs and one lonely crocodile

Mindalae Museum

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The Mindalae museum gets its name from an emblematic figure of the North Andean region: the Mindala, or merchant of the ancient indigenous American continent.............

Parque y Centro Cultural Itchimbía

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A recreational park located on Itchimbía hill, with a magnificent view over Quito's downtown. It is also home to the Itchimbía Cultural Center and to a restaurant with

Museo de la Ciudad

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This beautiful colonial building once served as the Hospital of Saint John of God. Today, it houses the City Museum, a fascinating place dedicated to the social history o

Yaku - Museo del Agua

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In Quechua, 'yaku' means 'water'. This so names the Water Park-Museum of the City of Quito, a place created to provide meaningful experiences to the community............

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