Ecuador

Are you wondering about your next Ecuador vacation? Stunning beaches, breathtaking mountains, magnificent colonial architecture, unique flora and fauna, and the exact place where north and south hemispheres meet… you have a lot to look forward to! Here I’ll share with you some insider tips on where, when, and how to make your Ecuador experience […]

Many people have been wondering, “how far is Papallacta from Quito?” and to address this common question, we’ve prepared the following blog just for you. Papallacta, a humble little village named after potatoes (papa-llacta means potato land, in Kichwa) is a common household name in Ecuador, and not because of its potatoes. This high-altitude (3,300

So you’ve only got one week to explore Ecuador? That’s unfortunate, but let’s see what we can do. Here’s a one week in Ecuador itinerary to get you started. But first, if you’re thinking, maybe I’ll do a couple of days in the jungle and then head to the Galápagos Islands – let me stop

From the most fearless adventurer to the “luxury all included” kind of traveler, everyone who visits Ecuador gets captivated by the magnificent Amazon rainforest. So, if this trip still remains on your “bucket list” and you’re wondering when to visit the Amazon Rainforest in Ecuador, keep on reading. This vast expanse of the jungle is

If you, like many travelers, have set your sights on South America for your next adventure, no doubt you are already looking forward to your Ecuador travel! Ecuadorians proudly describe their country as “four worlds in one” (in reference to its four climate regions). So, how can you plan for this epic trip? Here are

If you’re spending a few days in Quito, a Papallacta hot springs day trip may be just the trip you need!  One of the easiest ways to explore the Northern Andes region in Ecuador is by setting up camp in Quito and taking day trips. Some of my favorite day trips include:  Visiting Cotopaxi National

Need a little help with your Baños to Quito bus trip? We got you covered! So, how DO you plan on traveling between these places while staying safe, using your time wisely, and enjoying yourself, all without wanting to rip your hair out?! You can take public transportation, but according to all the evidence of

Are you thinking in a Ecuador Amazon jungle tour for your next adventure?  If you’re planning to visit our marvelous little (but not that little) country, we strongly encourage you to make space in your itinerary for an Ecuador Amazon jungle tour. In the following blog, we’ll go over some of the basics to help

I’m really tempted to call this blog “Tena things to do in Tena, Ecuador” instead of “Things to do in Tena” but I have a feeling that might get flagged. Tena is a decent-sized city on the eastern foothills of the Ecuadorian Andes. As the altitude drops from the sierra, the temperature increases and what

In our current globalized world, tourism has peaked and sustainable travel is becoming increasingly important. Sustainable travel is more likely to ensure that the places we visit aren’t negatively impacted and are kept intact for those that live there and those that will pass through after you. In the same way, we are each becoming