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3 Days in Quito: Suggested Itineraries
Written by Viator, December 2012
Nestled in a valley flanked by volcanoes and the snow-capped Andes, Quito isn’t shy about its scenery. In fact, it’s world-renowned for its beautiful location, climate and culture, thanks to its ... Read more
Inca Civilization
Written by Viator, August 2010
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 ... Read more
3 Days in the Galapagos Islands: Suggested Itineraries
Written by Viator, August 2010
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 ... Read more
Otavalo Market
Written by Anne D , USA, October 2011
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, ... Read more
Carnaval in the Jungle!
Written by Anne D , USA, March 2011
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 ... Read more
A Spectacular Drive Off the Beaten Path
Written by Anne D , USA, March 2011
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 ... Read more
Holiday Weekend at the beach in Canoa, Ecuador
Written by Anne D , USA, November 2010
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 ... Read more
Handicraft market in the Mariscal area, Quito
Written by travis , October 2010
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 ... Read more
When to Go to the Galapagos
Written by Paige , Nicaragua, August 2012
The Galapagos Islands are a year-round destination, with something to offer every month of the year. The best time to visit depends on what you want to see and do, as well as your tolerance for the ... Read more
Outdoor Activities in the Galapagos
Written by Ernest White , February 2013
Straddling the equator and offering up some of the most memorable ecological experiences in the world, Ecuador’s Galapagos Islands house some of the planet’s most unique wildlife amid a striking, ... Read more
Climbing Cotopaxi
Written by Ernest White , February 2013
Mountain climbing in Ecuador is but one of many adventure activities offered in the northern stretch of the Andes, and climbing Cotopaxi is often featured on the bucket lists of backpackers from ... Read more
Things to Do in Quito
Written by Ernest White , December 2012
Cradled high in the Andes, in the shadow of sleeping volcano Pichincha, Quito combines historic charm and Andean culture with a unique, urbane aesthetic that enchants visitors to Ecuador’s capital ... Read more
