After two long years of expectations, a fast access expressway would be opened today. The road named “Collas” would be the fourth road available with direct entry to the airport, and perhaps the fastest regarding its distance from Quito downtown. The new road has 11 km of length and it has been calculated that approximately […]
Mindo is now one of the greatest spots for Adventure & Nature Travelers in Ecuador. Mindo is another small town that within the last few years has become a tourist attraction. Naturalist excursionist and adventurers now include Mindo as a destination in their travel program. Due to its exclusive location in the Ecuadorian cloud forest, […]
Mindo is a small town located at 80 km away from the city of Quito. In this amazing place you can do a lot of outdoor activities in a region considered part of the cloud forest. This marvelous town offers a vast diversity of breathtaking landscapes where visitors can engage in activities such as rafting, […]
Lima, a beautiful city with a population of 10 million habitants was called the city of the Kings. Some people believe, the city was named due to its foundation, which coincided with the biblical date of the Three Kings searching for Bethlehem when Jesus was born. At that time, instead of kings, there were authorities […]
Lima is a destination of art, design, music and one of the richest and most prestigious gastronomy in the world. The Andean country’s cuisine reflects the rich tradition and cultural diversity of Peru, that includes indigenous ingredients and also the influence of european immigration. Discover this extraordinary city with a unique cuisine recognised in all […]
World Travel Awards are like the ‘Oscars’ of the travel industry, in words of the Wall Street Journal. These awards started in 1993, and every year recognise the excellent work of the best companies around the world, according to the criteria of some hospitality experts and also the travel buyers. The WTA have different categories, including hotels, […]
If you are visiting the Galapagos islands as a backpacker or in a exclusive cruise, at some point you are going to have the opportunity to explores around the islands by doing some kayaking. In some islands you will see stores that specialized in this activity and promote their services in a day itinerary that […]
The Incas were an extraordinary civilization, the largest pre-Columbian Empire in the Americas (1300-1500 AD). They developed their own education, their government, their laws and their art. Unfortunately, a very important part of their legacy has been lost, but the different monuments that still remain give us much information about them. Know some interesting facts about […]
Island Hopping activities in the Galapagos Islands According to some naturalist guides of the Galapagos National Park, Galapagos Island Hopping activities were introduced by the first German tourists that came to explore the archipelago in the 60´s, and it was them who stablished standards and the main modality. The Island hopping service, on its traditional […]