Category: Ecuador
SIMplify your Next Trip with Holafly’s eSim
How does the Holafly eSIM perform in Ecuador? Scott gives a rundown on setup, coverage, and...
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The Andean Condor in Ecuador
The spectacular Andean Condor is the largest flying bird in the world, with a wingspan of up to...
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A Botanical Garden Full of Orchids in Misahualli, Rio Napo
Orquiderio, a word boldly painted in white, is the only sign inviting visitors to the EcoSelva...
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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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