Category: South America
A New UNESCO Global Geopark: Imbabura, Ecuador
On April 17, 2019, UNESCO announced 11 sites and extensions to the Global Geopark family. In our...
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Updated Ecuador Travel Advisory from the US Department of State
The US Department of State issued a new travel advisory for Ecuador earlier this month. In my...
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The Iglesia San Francisco in Historic Quito
On December 6, 1535, one year after the founding of the colonial city then called San Francisco de...
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Experience the Dry Forests of the Jorupe Reserve
If you are looking to explore a unique habitat in the wilds of Ecuador, look no further than the...
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Celebrating Easter in Quito, Ecuador
In Quito, Ecuador, the week preceding Easter Sunday is full of events that warrant explanation. In...
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Quito’s Historic San Fransisco Plaza
One of the most iconic destinations in Quito’s historic center is the Plaza San Francisco....
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6 Reasons to Visit The Tapichalaca Reserve
With its high mountain lodge nestled into the foggy cloud forests of the south, the Tapichalaca...
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The Quirky Jocotoco Antpitta
When the General Manager of Jocotours, Adela Espinosa, told me that I would fall in love with the...
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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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