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The Mashpi Amagusa Reserve Saved By Donations
The Basantes family now owns 62-hectares of their precious Mashpi Amagusa Reserve thanks to kind donors.
The Mashpi Amagusa Reserve Saved By Donations
The Basantes family now owns 62-hectares of their precious Mashpi Amagusa Reserve thanks to kind donors.
The Dream Galapagos Land Based Tour
A few years ago, we decided to head out on a 12-day Galapagos land-based tour! This information is still up-to-date and should inform your choice on whether to island hop or to cruise. Originally published in January 2016 After a lot of research, we decided that the...
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
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...
Ancient Pyramids of Cochasquí
Not far from the imaginary line that divides the world in half is an archeology site still waiting to be fully uncovered. The place is Cochasquí. The name is made of two words in the ancient language of the Quitu-Cara: cocha (water or lake) + qui (half or divide) Many...
Experience The Dry Desert Near Quito
One of the best places to experience the Andean Dry Desert near Quito, Ecuador is at Parque Jerusalem. Only a short trip from the capital city, it is a must visit destination for dedicated bird watchers and nature lovers, if only to enjoy the dramatic changes in the...
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...
Stunning Orchids at Quito’s Botanical Garden
I look forward to orchid season in and around Quito! That means from about December through April, I'll find the best opportunities to see these strange and beautiful flowers in their native habitats. That's because rainy season brings on the prettiest blooms. In the...
Our Recommended Ecuador News Websites
Recently, we had a reader reach to ask for our recommendations on websites to read Ecuador news. The last time I had written on the topic was during the political protests in 2022. Those made international headlines, so finding news was fairly easy. But the day to day...