Tag: Pichincha
Experience The Dry Desert Near Quito
One of the best places to experience the Andean Dry Desert near Quito, Ecuador is at Parque...
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Hiking Rucu Pichincha
Hiking the Rucu Pichincha Volcano is a glorious way to explore the Andean wilderness only a short...
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Choco-Andino: A New Biosphere Reserve in Ecuador
On July 25th, 2018, UNESCO announced that Ecuador will receive its seventh biosphere designation,...
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The Three Knows of Safe Backcountry Travel in South America
As promised in my post about personal safety in urban locations in South America, here’s one about...
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Taita Chimborazo and Mama Tungurahua
If you’re traveling in the Sierra, you are likely to hear legends about the ancient spirits,...
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Pichincha Province, Tandayapa
I have a love affair with the Tandayapa Valley. It was the first place we visited after moving to...
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Pichincha Province, Ecuador
The Pichincha Province of Ecuador is home to so many wonderful places that I dedicated many...
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Burrowing Owls – Cochasqui
We had the most unexpected encounter with some Burrowing Owls at an archeology site just outside...
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Hiking Cerro Puntas
If you have never hiked in the Andean Highlands, you have missed the experience of a lifetime....
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Hiking Pichincha Via The Teleferico
This weekend our newfound friends, a local Ecuadorian family, offered to take us on the Teleferico...
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