Our solid gold Ecuador travel charm salutes a land of major ecological contrasts. In one short visit, venture from steamy Amazon jungles to snow-capped Andean peaks to the thin air of historic (and very high-altitude) Quito — then set off for the astonishing Galágapos Islands, where weird and wonderful giant tortoises and blue-footed boobies frolic. Evolution looks good on them.

Approximate dimensions: 10.5 mm x 19 mm