Category: South America
Help Ecuador after the Earthquake
A strong magnitude 7.6 earthquake rocked many parts of Ecuador in the early hours on February 22,...
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The Awesome El Angel Ecological Reserve
During our time in Ecuador, we’ve gone out of our way a couple of times to see a very special kind...
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Three Little Known, But Cool, Archeology Sites Near San Agustin, Colombia
We only planned for a three-day stay in San Agustin, Colombia. That much time gave us plenty of...
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Finding a Licensed Guide in Ecuador
The term licensed guide is thrown around a lot in the tourism world. It means very different...
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The Spiral Petroglyphs of Guizhaguiña, Ecuador
When we decided to visit the small mining town of Zaruma, the last thing on our mind were...
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A Great Outdoor Archeology Museum in San Agustin, Colombia
The San Agustin Archaeological ParkWelcome to the largest collection of the San Agustin complex....
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On The Road in Southern Ecuador
About three weeks ago, Scott and I picked up a rental car in Cuenca and set out to tour Southern...
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Copalinga Lodge and Reserve: A Jewel of Southern Ecuador
The Copalinga Lodge and Reserve has been on my bucket list since we first lived in Quito....
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Border Crossing from Colombia into Ecuador
While on our big trip from Bogotá to Lima, we heard about lots of potential problems crossing the...
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Celebrating Carnival in Ecuador
While Brazil has a famous Carnival Parade in Rio de Janeiro and the United States in New Orleans...
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The Spectacular Topiaries of Tulcan
Much more than giant shrubbery The first thing you notice when you walk onto the cemetery grounds...
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How to Apply for the Tourist Visa Extension
We’ve known for three months that the day would come when we had to request our extended tourist...
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