Category: Ecuador
El Pahuma: A Wild Orchid Reserve Near Quito
The 2.5 hour drive from Quito to Mindo, Ecuador follows a long and windy road with very few places...
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A Book Review – Moon Ecuador & the Galapagos Islands” by Bethany Pitts
I’ve traveled and sought out new places my entire adult life and like to think I’ve got the trip...
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A Tour of Traditions in La Tola, a centuries-old neighborhood of Historic Quito
Jacqueline Granda Marcillo has known Barrio La Tola since her childhood. Her memories of the...
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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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A Guide to Local Festivals in Ecuador
Local festivals in Ecuador are the heart and soul of many communities. They are found in the...
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Save Refugio Paz de las Aves
Refugio Paz de las Aves is a small, privately-owned birding reserve in the heart of the...
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Where To Find Information During Ecuador’s Political Protests
UPDATED July 1, 2022 We have great news! An agreement has been found between government officials...
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Protecting the Endangered Frogs of Refugio Paz
One of the positives coming out of the current campaign to save Refugio Paz de Las Aves is an...
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The Vulnerable Giant Antpitta
Earlier this year, the birding world was shocked to learn that the Refugio Paz de Las Aves near...
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A Book Review – Ecuador: The Essential Guide To Customs and Culture
Having lived in six countries and worked in more than forty, I can tell you that knowing when to...
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The Enduring Ancient Sites of Quito, Ecuador
While Quito, Ecuador is not well-known for its great Inca ruins, the city and surrounding area are...
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Casa del Alabado: An Exquisite Archeology Museum in Historic Quito
La Casa del Alabado is a privately owned museum in an old Spanish-colonial residence located very...
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