From one capital city to another, Lima to Quito is a challenge that many travelers face. Yes, you could fly. Flying through South America has the reputation of being costly, and rightly so. An average flight from Lima to Quito will set you back upwards of $350. That’s expensive for anyone, and in particular a […]
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The question of things to do in Quito is one that many travelers find themselves asking as they arrive in the capital city of Ecuador. A city that is bustling with life and people who welcome you as an old friend on your first meeting, Quito is the crown of Ecuador. Ensuring that you make […]
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Adventures wait to be found in the beautifully quaint city of Cuenca, Ecuador. The town has an incredibly rich and complex history–it was even rumored to have been the lost city of El Dorado. Allow yourself to discover this beautiful town snuggled in the endlessly spectacular southern Ecuadorian Andes Mountains. Spanish colonial architecture is everywhere […]
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Vilcabamba is a small, sleepy town in Southern Ecuador, with a hidden magic to it. Residents here have been reported to live as long as 134 years old. With one of the highest average ages for a town in the entire world, locals point to a few reasons. There is endless lush nature here, with […]
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The small town of Otavalo in Ecuador has a surprise in store for visitors: This unassuming outpost in the Andes is home to the largest market in all of South America. Famous worldwide for the textiles and handmade artisanal products, there is enough here to lose yourself for hours amongst the small stalls. While the […]
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The Pichincha Volcano is one of the most popular hikes in Ecuador and is located in the Pichincha province in Ecuador. The capital city, Quito sits on Pichincha Volcano’s eastern side, the volcano is easily accessible using Quito’s cable car (teleferico). The two highest peaks of the Pichincha Volcano are Ruku Pichincha (meaning “old person”) […]
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Located in Quito, the capital of Ecuador, La Basilica Del Voto Nacional is a towering grey Catholic cathedral. Found in the city’s historical center, otherwise known as ‘The Old Town’, this area was declared a UNESCO world heritage site on September 8th, 1978. Usually referred to as ‘La Basilica’, it was built in a Neo-Gothic […]
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Ecuador is most famous for the Galapagos Islands and the unique species that call it home. However, with a wealth of diversity, there is plenty more here to steal your heart. Below is a compilation of 10 interesting Ecuador facts that may pique your interest in this beautiful country. It could be Mount Chimborazo, the […]
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