Author: Mage Roro
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Cuicocha
The God’s lake The Cuicocha lake, also known as “the Gods’ lake”, is a notorious 3-km-wide Ecuadorian crater lake, localized at the foot of the Cotacachi Volcano in Imbabura province. Cuicocha is a protected area, belonging to the Cotacachi-Cayapas Ecological Reserve. Activities to do in Cuicocha Hiking around the lake. If you are in…
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Ayangue
The Pacific’s pool Ayangue is an Ecuadorian small coastal town, located in the Santa Elena province, about 2 hours and a half from Guayaquil by car. It is part of the well-known “Ruta Spondylus”, which covers the beaches of the Esmeraldas, Manabi, and Santa Elena provinces. While not amongst the most visited beaches in the…
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Tipopugro lagoon
A close hideaway The Tipopugro lagoon is a beautiful, yet not-so-known, spot to visit, ideal for nature lovers. It is located in the Antisana Ecological Reserve, in the Pichincha Province, Ecuador, at an altitude of 3.318 m. The environmental temperature oscillates between 8ºC and 16ºC, and the water’s between 10ºC and 15ºC. Tipopugro was formed…
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Floreana – Galapagos
The mysterious island The first time I visited Floreana, I felt like going back in time. As soon as you put your feet on the dock, you will sense the ancient vibe of a place where time has roughly made any change, unpaved streets, few constructions and abundant nature, a lot of iguanas, some…