Cuenca, Ecuador: A Travel Guide to What to See and Do in Ecuador’s Most Amazing and Not Touristy City
I might be going out on a limb saying this, but Cuenca is Ecuador’s best city. The city itself is […]
Ecuador
Ecuador is home to the tall, rugged Andes mountains that run down its middle. Those mountains sit between the Pacific coastline and the deep Amazon jungle. And of course, you can’t forget about the Galapagos Islands far off the coast. Amid all that you’ll find charming colonial cities, splendid hiking trails and friendly, hardworking people.
My wife and I traveled through Ecuador on our recent trip through South America. Full disclosure: aside from the Galapagos, we mainly spent our time in the Andean highlands in the center of the country. But even Ecuador’s mountainous middle has enough to offer that we spent two months traveling and never once felt bored.
In this category you’ll find Ecuador travel advice, places to visit including some hidden gems and one place to skip. Hopefully, you’ll be inspired to move Ecuador from the middle of your travel bucket list to the top where it belongs.
Start here with our overall guide to Ecuador: Expeditions in Ecuador: A Travel Guide to the Country in the Middle of the World
Why You Should Definitely Not Travel to Vilcabamba, Ecuador
Years ago, a researcher declared the village of Vilcabamba, Ecuador a “Blue Zone.” That means it’s supposedly a place where
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Loja and Podocarpus National Park: Ecuador’s Most Underrated Travel Destination
At first glance, it would seem that Loja ticks just about all the popular travel destination boxes: a pleasant climate,
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Alausí and the Nariz del Diablo Hike: Better than a Dumb Train Ride
The unassuming mountain town of Alausí is a gorgeous place to stop during a trip to Ecuador. It seems cliché
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Riobamba and Chimborazo: Exploring Beyond the Volcano
Despite being a charming little colonial town, Riobamba often gets overlooked by travelers in Ecuador. Perhaps that’s because Riobamba is
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Baños: It’s Worth Getting Caught in Ecuador’s Biggest Tourist Trap
Baños, nestled in the foothills between the mighty Andes Mountains and Amazon Jungle, has all the makings of a classic
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Quilotoa and Zumbahua: a Volcanic Lagoon, a Strenuous Hike, a Beautiful Village and More
The Quilotoa Lagoon is a gorgeous, turquoise, lake that rests in the bowl of a steep volcanic crater. Views stretch
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Cotopaxi Volcano: I Regret the Climb but Not the Visit
Close your eyes and picture the perfect volcano. You might imagine a geometrically flawless conical mountain rising up from the
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A Darwinian Pilgrimage: What to Expect on a Budget Galapagos Island Cruise
Few places in the world as much special magic for nature lovers as the Galapagos Islands. Aficionados of the natural
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Pack Your Binoculars for Mindo, Ecuador’s Cloud-Forested Birdwatching Paradise
Mindo is Ecuador’s bird capital. It’s the place to go if you like birds. When I was younger, during family
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