Country Guide

Natural Phenomena in Ecuador

The natural spectacles worth witnessing across Ecuador, from aurora and blooms to wildlife and rare optics. Each one tracks live conditions so you know the best time to go.

16 phenomena
Andean Cock-of-the-Rock Lek Season
Wildlife

Andean Cock-of-the-Rock Lek Season

Annular Solar Eclipse - January 26, 2028
Celestial

Annular Solar Eclipse - January 26, 2028

Darwin Island Whale Shark Aggregation
Marine

Darwin Island Whale Shark Aggregation

Espanola Waved Albatross Courtship Season
Wildlife

Espanola Waved Albatross Courtship Season

Fernandina Flightless Cormorant Mating Season
Wildlife

Fernandina Flightless Cormorant Mating Season

Galápagos Blue-Footed Booby Courtship Dance
Wildlife

Galápagos Blue-Footed Booby Courtship Dance

Galápagos Fur Seal Pupping Season
Marine

Galápagos Fur Seal Pupping Season

Galápagos Giant Tortoise Hatching Season
Wildlife

Galápagos Giant Tortoise Hatching Season

Galápagos Green Sea Turtle Nesting Season
Wildlife

Galápagos Green Sea Turtle Nesting Season

Galápagos Marine Iguana Christmas Breeding Colors
Wildlife

Galápagos Marine Iguana Christmas Breeding Colors

Galápagos Penguin Breeding Season
Wildlife

Galápagos Penguin Breeding Season

Galapagos Red-footed Booby Nesting on Genovesa Island
Wildlife

Galapagos Red-footed Booby Nesting on Genovesa Island

Galápagos Sea Lion Pupping Season
Wildlife

Galápagos Sea Lion Pupping Season

Genovesa Island Frigatebird Courtship Display
Biological

Genovesa Island Frigatebird Courtship Display

Green Sand Beaches
Geological

Green Sand Beaches

Spectacled Bear Aguacatillo Season
Wildlife

Spectacled Bear Aguacatillo Season