Only a two-hour drive from Quito lies the town of Mindo, nestled along the Ecuadorian Andes’ western foothills. The majority of its population, made up of around 3,000 inhabitants, is dedicated to protecting the area through ecotourism activities and services. Mindo an ideal destination for those of you that don’t want to travel too far …
Apart from learning indecent phrases in a new language, I really enjoy memorizing lesser-known facts about the country I’m visiting. Here are a few Ecuador facts that might make you say, “Hm!”, or “Hmmmm…”, or “Nuh uh!”. Interesting historical facts Let’s kick off our Ecuador facts list with a few historical facts. Hasta la vista, …
According to most of my fellow travelers, one of the main reasons to roam the world is to expand culinary horizons. Fortunately, Ecuador’s amazing diversity is also reflected in its cuisine, so it’s the perfect destination for food lovers. Keep reading to discover my list of recommendations on food in Ecuador … but please don’t …
When you think of Ecuador’s capital, you may be thinking, hmm Quito, how many days should I spend there? Ecuador’s outstanding offroad locations might call you to hike mountains, swim in the Pacific Ocean, or kayak white water rivers, but I can guarantee you there are plenty of exciting places to visit and things to …
Just a couple of hours from the Ecuadorian capital is Mindo, a tropical little town nestled in the cloud forest along the western slope of the Andes. If you have an extra day or two to spare in Quito, you should definitely visit the Mindo cloud forest. Apart from its lush, tropical climate and natural …
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As you think about Ecuador, Quito travel should definitely be on your list, and if it’s not, we’ll give you some great reasons why you should visit it at least once. As Ecuador’s capital, Quito is not only geographically central to the world but has been historically central as well. Legend has it, Incan General …
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Is Ecuador your next destination? Do you know about the best tourist places in Ecuador?Are you still figuring out your travel itinerary for this amazing country? Ecuadorians often refer to Ecuador as “four worlds in one” because of its four climate regions: the Amazon Rainforest, the Andean mountains, the Pacific Coast and, of course, the Galápagos …
In terms of bucket list destinations, the Ecuadorian Amazon rainforest is right up there with the Galápagos Islands. In contrast to the Islands, however, the Amazon covers a vast area and, as a traveler, it’s hard to know where to start. In the following blog, we’ll provide information on high caliber Ecuador Amazon lodges to …
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Are you looking for the most beautiful beach in Ecuador? Ecuador has a diverse coastline dotted with breathtaking beaches. It also has the Galápagos Islands which, honestly, is… incomparable. It’s in a class of its own for obvious reasons. In this blog, we’ll go into some of the most beautiful beaches on the Ecuadorian mainland …
Would you like to know more about Ecuador food culture? In Ecuador, as in the rest of the world, life revolves around food. Extended families gather on a biweekly basis for a shared meal, friends get together to try new restaurants and, across the country, colleagues synchronize lunch breaks to visit a nearby hole-in-the-wall restaurant …
