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Located two hours north of Quito, Mindo is nestled into a dramatic valley in the Andes Ranges. It’s easily accessible by bus from Quito’s La Ofelia bus station. Mindo is home to countless bird species, butterfly farms, and orchid gardens. Mindo is also famous for its production of top quality chocolate. It’s great for a day trip […]

Use this Archidona travel guide to plan your trip to this legendary gateway to the Amazon rainforest. Archidona is just over three hours driving east from Quito, and the ride is stunning. Once referred to as the ‘Cinnamon Route’ by Spanish explorers on the hunt for the elusive spice that grows in this area of Ecuador’s Amazon, […]

Although Ecuador is famous for its Galapagos Islands and other attractions located in the four regions that spread out along the country, without a doubt the cities and towns that were settled down at the shores of the Pacific coast, offer breathtaking sunsets, as well as diversity of adventure sports among other things, that make […]

September is a special month in Galapagos due to the decrease in visitors, some people call it low season, and we understand the reasons. The holidays end in many countries, the colleges and schools return to classes and most people are not thinking of traveling or vacations. Also, there is also a global tendency to […]

Guayaquil is the largest and most populated city in all of Ecuador, and at the same time, it’s considered its economic and commercial capital. One of the main factors of growth is undoubtedly its great seaport. Imports and exports through the Pacific Ocean have represented significant business opportunities. One of the two international airports in the […]

First part Choosing an itinerary in Galapagos may seem like a complicated task; however, everything will depend on your preferences. Each place in the Galapagos Islands has a story to tell, unique landscapes and wildlife that has been adapted to this paradisiacal archipelago. Without a doubt, one of the experiences that you can not miss and that […]

Although the Galapagos Islands are famous due to their wide diversity of marine and land creatures, the different birds species make travelling to the Galapagos Islands memorable. Even though each species of birds feature their exotic characteristics, there is no doubt that on top of the list you will always find the red and blue […]

The best beaches to visitin in Ecuador The best beaches to visit in Ecuador When we think of Ecuador, it is usually easy to evoke pictures of Quito, the main city, or the marvelous Galapagos Islands. However, the country has other amazing attractions, like the coast, with some wonderful beaches that are worth to be […]

In the altitudes of the Andes, Otavalo lies at an elevation of 2,532 metres (8,307ft). The northern town is famous for its craft market where the people of Otavalo congregate to sell handcrafts. The Otavalo Market is one of the most spectacular sights in South America, outstanding for both its shopping and its cultural significance. The people […]