Tag: Ecuador
The Imminent Threat of Cotopaxi Updated 2022
Since Cotopaxi is once again threatening to erupt, we are updating this article, which we...
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Arriving at the Huaorani Lodge
Arriving at the jungle lodge in the territory of the Huaorani is an experience in itself....
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Visiting Apaika and Our Huaorani Hosts
While visiting the Huaorani Lodge in Pastaza, we were invited to spend an afternoon in Apaika, a...
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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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Dark Caverns, Rushing Cascades, and more at Las Cascadas Yanayacu
Hiking Las Cascadas Yanayacu became a transformational experience that I hadn’t planned for....
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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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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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Authentic and Andean: The Otavalo Artisan Market
I can heartily give a big thumbs up for the Otavalo artisan market! Some folks will try to tell...
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A Museum for Quito’s Beloved Patron Saint: Mariana de Jesus
The Museo del Carmen Alto is dedicated to the life and work of Mariana de Jesus. She is best known...
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A Vegetarian Ceviche That Thrums With Flavor
Ceviche is a uniquely South American dish and takes many different forms, most containing seafood....
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Raising Guinea Pig – Oyambarillo
In 2015, I visited a local farm in Oyambarillo, not far from the Quito airport, where a local...
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Gateway to Ecuador: Quito
Welcome to the two part series, Gateway to Ecuador. With two major airports that accept...
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