Nobody enjoys setting an alarm for 4:30 in the morning while on vacation. But in Ecuador, there are mornings you’ll remember long after you’ve forgotten the extra hours of sleep.
Some journeys are all about the destination. In Ecuador, some of the most unforgettable moments happen between destinations, during a road trip in which you’ll be surrounded by Ecuador’s natural
One of the first pieces of advice I would give you when visiting Ecuador is surprisingly simple: Don’t just visit the landmarks you’ve heard about in the news—visit the markets.
When travelers visit Ecuador for the first time, they often focus on the destinations they’ve seen in guidebooks: Quito’s historic center, Cotopaxi National Park, Baños, or the Galapagos Islands. And
When travelers plan their first trip to Ecuador, the same destinations usually make the list: Quito, Baños, Cuenca, the Amazon, and the Galapagos Islands. And Yes, they are major landmarks
When travelers tell me they’re planning a trip to Ecuador, they usually mention one of three things: the Galapagos Islands, the Andes, or the Amazon rainforest. What they don’t realize
Nestled high in the Andes, Quito was founded in 1534 and remains a UNESCO World Heritage city. Its narrow streets and plazas are still ringed by spectacular colonial churches. These
One of the best ways to experience Ecuador is through its food, and nowhere is that more evident than along the country’s Pacific Coast. Ecuadorian coastal cuisine combines fresh seafood,
An ideal cost-benefit terms option near Quito Terjamanco (also known as Jamanco Terms) sits on the shores of the Papallacta Lagoon. It is one of various wellness and recreation complexes
Kicker Rock (Leon dormido) is an ancient volcanic landmark and one of Galapagos’ most iconic sights. From Puerto Baquerizo Moreno (San Cristobal Island’s capital), the rock is visible roughly 17