If anyone asks me to describe Mindo Ecuador in just one word, I’d say biodiversity. At first sight, this magical little town may not seem to offer much adrenaline to travelers but it’s “the dreamed place” for nature and adventure lovers. Where is Mindo? Located in a valley northwest of Quito, Mindo Ecuador is hidden …
The cloud forest in Ecuador is as beautiful and mystic as the Amazon Rainforest itself, I would dare to say it is a little more impressive thanks to the stonishing “over the cloud” views from the mountains. What is the cloud forest? An endless green land wherever you look! Maybe the only big difference with …
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Are you looking for a Montañita to Quito bus? We’ve got just what you need! So you’ve made it through a few days in Montañita and you’re ready to continue on with your adventure, now what’s the best way to get from Montañita to Quito by bus? Compared to other destinations in Ecuador, Montañita isn’t …
The Ecuadorian Amazon rainforest offers plenty of spectacular places to go, and in this chapter, I’ll give you some enlightenment about visiting the beautiful jungle town of Misahuallí with kids. Let’s be honest! Shall we?Ecuador might not have the best amusement parks, but who needs those when you can play Tarzan or Indiana Jones in …
Cotopaxi and Quilotoa are like before and after images of a volcano. Cotopaxi is an enormous snow-capped, active volcano and Quilotoa, an incredible crater lake where once stood a mighty volcano – before it blew up. Many people wonder whether they can visit Quilotoa and Cotopaxi in one day and the answer is YES. Read …
Sunbathing on white sand shores, witnessing the sunrise reflecting in the water, playing with monkeys, discovering jungle wildlife, and wandering deep inside the rain forest where you will see ancient trees… these are just a few glimpses of what to do in Misahuallí, Ecuador. Misahuallí, a charming village considered the oldest port in the Ecuadorian …
From the most fearless adventurer to the “luxury all included” kind of traveler, everyone who visits Ecuador gets captivated by the magnificent Amazon rainforest. So, if this trip still remains on your “bucket list” and you’re wondering when to visit the Amazon Rainforest in Ecuador, keep on reading. This vast expanse of the jungle is …
Ecuador ranks among the top destinations in Latin America, and for good reason! It’s relatively small, astonishingly beautiful, and pretty darn cheap. If a good flight deal drops into your inbox ($300-$400, round-trip), you better book that baby! Many people, however, don’t have the luxury of taking six months off from life to hitchhike from …
Ecuador group tours are becoming more and more popular nowadays. In today’s everyone-for-themselves DIY culture, tourists have begun to take a new approach to traveling. Solo travel, especially among women, has never been as high. Similarly, we’re seeing record numbers of cycle tourists carrying only the bare necessities (and their ipads) on their bike racks. …
You can’t come to Ecuador without visiting the Amazon rainforest. I know, I know, there’s too much to see and not enough time. But the reality is that 1.5 acres of rainforest are destroyed every second. The Ecuadorian Amazon, specifically, is considered one of the most biodiverse areas on Earth, and its protection isn’t guaranteed. …
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