Category: South America
Choco-Andino: A New Biosphere Reserve in Ecuador
On July 25th, 2018, UNESCO announced that Ecuador will receive its seventh biosphere designation,...
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Great Waterfall Hike in Vilcabamba, Ecuador
While staying in the rural community of Vilcabamba, my youngest son and I took the opportunity to...
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Our Next Trip: Colombia to Peru via Ecuador
As our life in Washington DC winds to a close, we are finally able to make plans. My husband...
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What is Melloco?
A platter of grilled borrego arrives at the table with a side of tasty-looking baby potatoes. I...
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Which City is Right for You: Quito or Guayaquil?
While it is possible to love both of Quito and Guayaquil, each of these Ecuadorian cities has a...
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If the Oldest Ceibo Tree in Ecuador Could Tell Tales
An unexpected oddity grows on the Isla San Cristobal in the Galapagos, an ancient ceibo tree. It...
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Galapagos Sierra Negra Volcano Erupts (Updated July 8, 2018)
After seeing increased activity for the past couple of months, the second-largest volcanic crater...
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Baños de Agua Santa – A Place of Pilgrimage
Before Europeans ever arrived in Ecuador, native peoples visited the area around modern day Baños...
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The Best Places to Photograph Cotopaxi
The Cotopaxi Volcano, the second highest mountain in Ecuador, lies a mere 35 kilometers outside...
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Look Out USA, Here Comes The Tree Tomato!
Great news for tree tomato lovers! As of July 5, 2018, the Ecuadorian tomate de árbol can legally...
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The Best Places to Photograph Antisana
Antisana, the fourth highest mountain in Ecuador, spends much of its time hidden behind huge...
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How Well Do You Know Quito, Ecuador?
Quito is a perennial favorite in the World Travel Awards, winning South America’s Top...
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