Ecuador Travel Tips
Ecuador is the most diminutive of the Andean countries, yet it offers more physical and cultural diversity than almost any country on the planet.
Ecuador has an array of vibrant indigenous cultures, well-preserved colonial architecture, otherworldly volcanic landscapes and dense rainforest. And all that in a nation no bigger than the US state of Nevada.
Add to that an extensive user-friendly bus system and you end up with a country that is both exciting and easy to travel in.Handicraft market in the Mariscal area, Quito
Every Saturday, there is a handicraft market in the Plaza Foch from 10h30 to 21h00. Here you can find a variety of urban, traditional, alternative or ecological works made in Ecuador. What makes this ... Continue Reading »
Inca Civilization
The Inca originated in neighboring Peru, invading Ecuador in 1460, constructing massively fortified cities and introducing Quechua, the language still spoken today by indigenous Ecuadorians. The ... Continue Reading »
Holiday Weekend at the beach in Canoa, Ecuador
Over the holiday weekend, some friends and I decided to get out of Quito to do some exploring and traveled to Canoa, a beautiful beach town south of Pedernales and north of Manta. Canoa is great for ... Continue Reading »
3 Days in the Galapagos Islands: Suggested Itineraries
Cruising through and exploring the glorious archipelago known as the Galapagos Islands is a traveler's dream. With 13 main islands, six small islands, and more than 40 islets, the Galapagos is ... Continue Reading »
A Spectacular Drive Off the Beaten Path
I’ve been living in Ecuador now for six months, and since well before I got here I’d been hearing great things about the Quilotoa Loop in Cotopaxi Province. My boyfriend came to visit so this past ... Continue Reading »
Carnaval in the Jungle!
Carnaval in Ecuador…what to do, what to do?! Wild parties at the beaches, fiestas in the mountains…or THE JUNGLE! Yes. Fair warning from the get go: if you are in Ecuador over Carnaval weekend, you ... Continue Reading »
Otavalo Market
Best Market in South America: Otavalo. You’re thinking to yourself, “wow, that is a bold statement.” To be honest, I generally try and stay away from big statements, but in this case, I believe it, ... Continue Reading »
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