Tag: Sierra
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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The Mysterious Puruhanta – A High Altitude Lake in Imbabura
For seasoned Ecuadorian travelers, the northern province of Imbabura evokes beautiful images of...
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Catzos – Sierra Snack Food
I almost couldn’t believe it when I saw catzos con tostado for sale at the local Killa Raymi...
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Alto de los Idolos in Southern Colombia
During our trip through Southern Colombia, we visited a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its...
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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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The Faces of Inti Raymi
For people living along the equator, Inti Raymi is the day that shadows disappear even while...
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The Iconic Salcedo Ice Cream Bar
Almost every Ecuadorian driving from Latacunga south towards Riobamba stops for a famous Salcedo...
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Napo Province, the Highlands, Ecuador
When I was choosing photos for the book, Ecuador Por Mis Ojos, I had so many of the Napo Province...
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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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Driving Backroads to the Ilinizas
We know the weather in the Andes of Ecuador is unpredictable. Sometimes when we wake up with plans...
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Cotopaxi Province, Ecuador
Ecuador Por Mis Ojos Recently, the Instituto Geografico Militar of Ecuador and I released a book...
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