The Basantes family now owns 62-hectares of their precious Mashpi Amagusa Reserve thanks to kind donors.
Angie Drake
Angie consults with small tourism businesses in the Americas on best practices for attracting aligned clients. She loves to travel to lesser-known the destinations. She currently lives in Portland, Oregon and dreams of her next trip to Ecuador.
The Dream Galapagos Land Based Tour
A few years ago, we decided to head out on a 12-day Galapagos land-based tour! This information is still up-to-date and should inform your choice on whether to island hop or to cruise. Originally published in January 2016 After a lot of research, we decided that the...
52 Places To Go in Quito, Ecuador
In honor of Quito making the New York Times list, 52 Places To Go In 2024, I am sharing my favorite 52 places in and around Ecuador's capital city. The furthest points are about 2 hours from North Quito, an easy and pleasant day trip, especially when combined with...
Hiking Guagua Pichincha
2024 Update - Before planning this hike, please check current conditions with the GAD in Lloa. Guagua Pichincha is an active volcano and local officials sometimes close the access road and refuge. I hike places like Guagua Pichincha because hiking at high altitude...
Ancient Pyramids of Cochasquí
Not far from the imaginary line that divides the world in half is an archeology site still waiting to be fully uncovered. The place is Cochasquí. The name is made of two words in the ancient language of the Quitu-Cara: cocha (water or lake) + qui (half or divide) Many...
Experience The Dry Desert Near Quito
One of the best places to experience the Andean Dry Desert near Quito, Ecuador is at Parque Jerusalem. Only a short trip from the capital city, it is a must visit destination for dedicated bird watchers and nature lovers, if only to enjoy the dramatic changes in the...
