Tag: Ecuador
Where to See Hummingbirds in Ecuador
Birdwatchers from around the world come to Ecuador in hopes of seeing as many as 132 species of...
Read MoreThe Imminent Threat of Cotopaxi Updated 2022
Since Cotopaxi is once again threatening to erupt, we are updating this article, which we...
Read MoreArriving at the Huaorani Lodge
Arriving at the jungle lodge in the territory of the Huaorani is an experience in itself....
Read MoreVisiting Apaika and Our Huaorani Hosts
While visiting the Huaorani Lodge in Pastaza, we were invited to spend an afternoon in Apaika, a...
Read MoreA Guide to Local Festivals in Ecuador
Local festivals in Ecuador are the heart and soul of many communities. They are found in the...
Read MoreDark Caverns, Rushing Cascades, and more at Las Cascadas Yanayacu
Hiking Las Cascadas Yanayacu became a transformational experience that I hadn’t planned for....
Read MoreEl 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...
Read MoreWhere To Find Information During Ecuador’s Political Protests
UPDATED July 1, 2022 We have great news! An agreement has been found between government officials...
Read MoreAuthentic 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...
Read MoreA 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.Ā She is best known...
Read MoreA Vegetarian Ceviche That Thrums With Flavor
Ceviche is a uniquely South American dish and takes many different forms, most containing seafood....
Read MoreRaising Guinea Pig – Oyambarillo
In 2015, I visited a local farm in Oyambarillo, not far from the Quito airport, where a local...
Read More