Tag: The Andes
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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How To Roast Guinea Pig a la Ecuador
Let me warn you. This post is not for the faint of heart. In the mountainous regions of Ecuador...
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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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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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Hiking to the Refugio at Cotopaxi National Park
The Refugio at Cotopaxi National Park is a small hostel tucked into the side of the huge mountain...
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Wildsumaco Lodge
About a 5 hour drive to the east of Quito, driving towards the jungles of Ecuador, is a secluded...
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Hiking the Quilotoa Crater Rim
A couple of hours from Quito is a huge turquoise lake snuggled into the remains of an ancient...
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Limpiopungo – Wetlands at Cotopaxi National Park
There is one hike always worth taking at Cotopaxi National Park, the trail around Limpiopungo. No...
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