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52 Places To Go in Quito, Ecuador

52 Places To Go in Quito, Ecuador

In honor of Quito making the New York Times list, 52 Places To Go In 2024, I am sharing my favorite 52 places in and around Ecuador's capital city. The furthest points are about 2 hours from North Quito, an easy and pleasant day trip, especially when combined with...

Hiking Guagua Pichincha

Hiking Guagua Pichincha

2024 Update - Before planning this hike, please check current conditions with the GAD in Lloa. Guagua Pichincha is an active volcano and local officials sometimes close the access road and refuge.  I hike places like Guagua Pichincha because hiking at high altitude...

Finding Hope in “Esto también es Ecuador”

Finding Hope in “Esto también es Ecuador”

"Esto Tambien Es Ecuador" is the latest hashtag being used by Ecuador's Ministry of Tourism to help refocus attention on the beauty and richness of this smallest of Andean Nations. It means, "This Too Is Ecuador" and is an attempt to refocus international attention...