Ecuador is divided by equator into two halves thus giving rise to three distinct regions of the country namely Costa, Sierra and Oriente. Costa or the coast comprise of sandy beaches, undulating waves, hot and dry weather and charming and energetic vibe of Afro-Ecuadorian towns. Sierra is the mountainous centre of the country where one can cherish the beauty of snow-capped Andean peaks, the charm of colonial towns and the buzzing local markets. Lastly is the Oriente, the tropical lowland, which serves as inhabitation of rich wildlife and indigenous species and the great Amazon. Also forms the part of Ecuador is the Galapagos Islands, an archipelago nestled in the Pacific Ocean with diverse wildlife where Charles Darwin built up the theory of evolution.