Category: Ecuador
The Chontacuro: An Edible Grub from Ecuador’s Amazon
In the heart of Ecuador’s Amazon, there’s a delicacy that’s nutritious, delicious, and...
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Andean Traditions: Understanding Ecuador’s Day of the Dead
In Ecuador, DÃa de los Difuntos (Day of the Dead or Day of the Deceased) is celebrated on November...
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Alausà Welcomes Back the Nariz del Diablo Tourist Train
With the grand re-opening of the Nariz del Diablo, the famous train ride that starts in Alausi,...
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A Book Review – Moon Ecuador & the Galapagos Islands by Bethany Pitts
We’re republishing this article with new links to the revised edition of Moon Ecuador &...
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Plan Your Trip To Ecuador’s Limoncocha Biological Reserve
When our friend and photographer, Humberto Castillo found out we were headed to the Yasuni...
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Behind the Scenes: Mashpi Amagusa’s Field Guide for Birds
How do you create a comprehensive bird guide for the Pacto-Amagusa-Mashpi ecoregion? With a team...
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The Chimborazo Lodge
I feel joy each time I drive up the rutted dirt road to the gated entrance of Marco Cruz’s...
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Indigenous Peoples of the Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve
Visiting tourism projects in the Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve that are owned and operated by...
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Where to See Hummingbirds in Ecuador
Birdwatchers from around the world come to Ecuador in hopes of seeing as many as 132 species of...
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The Mashpi Amagusa Reserve Saved By Donations
The Basantes family now owns 62-hectares of their precious Mashpi Amagusa Reserve thanks to kind donors.
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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...
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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...
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