Tag: Ecuador
Quito’s great historic center
Visitors to Quito will find a city that is modern, multifaceted, and energetic, but the city’s role in the history of South America is simply fascinating.
Holy Week in Latin America: Celebrating Semana Santa
Semana Santa is a huge source of domestic tourism in South America and governments grant feriados largos (extended holidays) for this long weekend.
Water Fight! The Andean Roots of Carnival in Ecuador
Experience Ecuador’s Carnival and you can expect to get wet – juegos de agua (water games) take center stage in 8 days of wild celebrations!
Destination highlight: Waterfalls and hot springs in Baños, Ecuador
The thrilling destination of Baños, Ecuador is nestled in a lush valley along the Pastaza River under the smoky plumes of nearby Tungurahua Volcano.
Tropical Guayaquil, Ecuador travel highlight
Guayaquil prides itself on its cosmopolitan offerings: a boardwalk which has become a principal node for tourism and commerce.
Cuenca, the “Athens of Ecuador”
Cuenca is famed for the majestic architecture of its many churches, cathedrals, cloisters, and colonial houses.
Our favorite Ecuador travel photos
Quiet, unassuming Ecuador is a relatively undiscovered gem in Latin America!
Top 10 Ecuador Travel Tips
Ecuador has many different landscapes, from the Amazon and the Pacific coast to the Andes and the many colonial cities – there is plenty to see on vacation.
Falling in love with Ecuador
Exploring inland Ecuador and the coast during her trip, Nikoline fell in love with the biodiversity of the country – from Andes to jungle and coast.
