Galapagos Islands Itinerary
“Dolphins!” shouted the captain, as he banged on the side of the boat. Everyone, including the crew, rushed to the front of the boat in time to see an enormous pod of dolphins launch themselves out of the water. We…
Category Ecuador
Take our advice: don’t skip Ecuador if you’re travelling from Colombia to Peru. Ecuador often gets overlooked by travellers in South America, but it is worth stopping by this little country. We honestly loved it. Expect friendly locals, cheap Spanish classes, verdant green countryside, mountains surrounding the cities and amazing wildlife in the Galapagos Islands.
The easy to explore capital city of Quito makes a great base for mountain hikes and day trips. The Quilotoa Loop is an unmissable 3-day hike to the famous Quilotoa Lake. The Amazon rainforest is easily accessible for a weekend trip. And, of course, the Galapagos Islands are considered one of the world’s best destinations for wildlife.
Cuenca, Ecuador Travel Guide
Cuenca is the prettiest city in Ecuador. Expect curved, narrow streets dotted with cute cafes, more patisseries than you’ve seen in the rest of Ecuador put together, and historic churches and squares.
Quito Travel Guide
Quito’s UNESCO-listed old town is a sight like none other. Distinctive green and gold domes, grey-faced churches with glittering baroque interiors, indigenous street sellers with stacks of avocados, cherries, mangoes and blueberries and endless buses spewing petrol fumes combine to…
Quito Food Guide
Eating out in Ecuador can either be dirt cheap or surprisingly expensive, as restaurants seem either to be holes-in-the-wall or high-end. Our favourite local dishes were quinoa soup and llapingacho (a potato, cheese and egg concoction), as well as arepas…
How To Explore the Amazon in Ecuador
The Amazon rainforest in Ecuador is an adventure you’ll never forget. Take the spiralling mountain road from Quito into the deep, lush Amazon rainforest for a weekend or longer. Lace up your walking boots and find yourself immersed in dense…
Quilotoa Loop Hike in Ecuador
Hike your way through the Andes mountains, around the Quilotoa Loop in Ecuador. This 36km winding track takes you through green valleys as clouds descend on the mountain tops, past fluffy alpacas (though more sheep and cows than alpacas) and…
A Guide to Otavalo Market in Ecuador
Otavalo is home to Ecuador’s most famous market and it is the place to shop for ponchos, jumpers and other textiles in Ecuador. This highland town has a strong indigenous community who earn a living making and selling their beautiful…