Category: Ecuador
King of the Condors Gives Back to the Andes
I’m so excited to share King of the Condors, a bilingual folktale for children of all...
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Alausí Welcomes Back the Nariz del Diablo Tourist Train
Update May 1, 2025 – Currently, Nariz del Diablo has not opened. The latest news comes from...
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Máchica: The Next Andean Superfood?
On the road back from Quilotoa to Quito, there’s a turn that doesn’t show up on most tourist maps,...
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What Nemonte Nenquimo Taught Me About Storytelling
Nemonte Nenquimo’s powerful message of Indigenous resistance resonates strongly in We Will Be...
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From Ecuador to Canada, Let’s Help Laura Fly!
On my last visit to the Mashpi Amagusa Reserve in Ecuador, I had the great fortune of birding with...
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How to Apply for the Tourist Visa Extension
Applying for your tourist visa extension in Ecuador need not be complicated. Since we went through...
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Cuenca’s Cacao Museum: An Interactive Chocolate Experience
Cuenca’s Museo del Cacao still flies under the radar. With so many incredible attractions in the...
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Randy Borman: A Bridge Between Worlds
Randall (Randy) Bruce Borman defied conventional definitions of belonging. To an outsider, he...
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In Search of the Andean Spectacled Bear
The Andean spectacled bear is one of South America’s most elusive creatures, a ghost of the cloud...
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The Gringo’s Guide to Riding the Quito Metro
The Quito Metro is a fast, affordable, and efficient way to get around Ecuador’s capital. As one...
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The Pacari Chocolate Experience
Paccari Chocolate has long held a special place in our chocolate-loving hearts—not just for their...
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Where to Find Ethno-Urban Art in Quito, Ecuador
Looking for unique gifts from Ecuador that your friends back home will absolutely love? If you...
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