Colombia and Ecuador are neighbors, but that doesn't mean that visiting one country is the same as visiting the other. Each country has different popular travel locations, offering varied landscapes to explore. They share a similar tourist season but have different festivals and celebrations. Understanding the similarities and differences between tourist destinations and cultural highlights can help create a truly one-of-a-kind cultural experience. Popular Travel Places in Colombia and EcuadorColombia is a country blessed with natural resources. The Amazon jungle boasts the largest tropical rainforest and most abundant river in the world (“Colombian Amazon: Travel,” 2013). Exploring the area via a river walk allows visitors to see places not regularly visited. The Amazon jungle is a very good destination for nature lovers. For a fun holiday, Colombians encourage people to join the Barranquilla Carnival. This carnival expresses the country's tradition through dance, music, crafts, costumes and parties ("Barranquilla: Travel Guide", 2013). Ecuador offers both history and adventure to its visitors. The Galapagos Islands might be one of the most popular places (“Tourists spots in”, 2011). Island tours allow visitors to observe wildlife and enjoy water activities. For shoppers, the craft market offers a wide variety of souvenirs for tourists. This market offers good quality products to its customers.Best time to travel to Colombia and EcuadorThe best time of year to visit Ecuador directly depends on the regional area visited. There are many regional landscapes, each with distinct climate zones and weather patterns, including the Amazon, Andes, Pacific Coast, and Oriente regions. « Ac...... middle of document ......f Climate change in North and South America. New York, New York: D. Van Nostram. Nature tourism and business development in Ecuador. (1988, November). Global Leisure and Leisure, 29(1), 22-27. Retrieved from http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/10261133.1988.10558980#.UtrAZ9jTksYTourists spots in Ecuador. (2011). Retrieved from http://www.touristspots.org/tourist-spots-in-ecuador/eDiplomat. (2014). Colombia. Retrieved from: http://www.ediplomat.com/np/cultural_etiquette/ce_co.htmHotelTravel.com. (2014). Ecuador travel guides. Retrieved from: http://www.hoteltravel.com/ecuador/guides/festivals.htmColombia-sa.com (2014) Annual events and festivities. Retrieved from: http://www.colombia-sa.com/varios/varios-fiestas-in.htmlWorld Heritage Convention. (2014). Coffee cultural landscape of Colombia. Accessed January 16, 2014 from http://whc.unesco.org/