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...
"Esto Tambien Es Ecuador" is the latest hashtag being used by Ecuador's Ministry of Tourism to help refocus attention on the beauty and richness of this smallest of Andean Nations. It means, "This Too Is Ecuador" and is an attempt to refocus international attention...
I look forward to orchid season in and around Quito! That means from about December through April, I'll find the best opportunities to see these strange and beautiful flowers in their native habitats. That's because rainy season brings on the prettiest blooms. In the...
Recently, we had a reader reach to ask for our recommendations on websites to read Ecuador news. The last time I had written on the topic was during the political protests in 2022. Those made international headlines, so finding news was fairly easy. But the day to day...
Once upon a time, as all good fairy tales begin, there was a rich and arrogant man who lived in the colonial city of Quito. This gentleman lived like a prince. Worse, he thought himself better than the people of the city. Better than his peers. Even better than the...
Learn about the Maraksacha Reserve, an exciting birdwatching hotspot located a short distance from Quito along the route to Mindo, Ecuador.
