We invite you to explore the heart of the Colombian Guajira desert, from its idyllic beaches to the northernmost point of South America. Exploring La Guajira means diving into one of the most impressive and extreme landscapes along the Colombian Caribbean. This natural gem, located in the far north of Colombia, is a land of …
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The famous 80 meter tall Cascada Condor Machay is situated an hour south of Quito in the Rumipamba parish of Rumiñahui running along the Rio Pita. Condor Machay translates to El Nido de Cóndor in Spanish or Condor’s Nest in English as the tall cliff used to serve as a nesting place for condors, but …
There are so many places you can travel. Each places have their own magic and uniqueness. Therefore, we realized that making one travel bucket list was not enough, so we chose to do one per continent. We have compiled the top destinations to visit in America. We hope to visit all these places and do the …
The ruins of Cojitambo is an archaeological zone of 25 hectares of Inca Cañaris origin. The area was inhabited during the Regional Development Period, the Integration Period and the Inca Period. The ruins were inhabited between 500 BCE and 1532 CE. The ruins are evidence of the Inca presence, as the construction has a solid …
Los Ilinizas was declared a protected zone on December 11, 1996 and covers an area of 149,900 hectares. The reserve covers sections in the provinces of Cotopaxi, Pichincha and Santo Domingo de los Tsáchilas. The altitude of the reserve starts at 800 meters above sea level and reaches its highest peal 5,263 meters. Here you …
The province of Carchi is located in the north of Ecuador in the Sierra region, bordering Colombia to the north. Crossed by the Andes Mountains, the province of Carchi is privileged in its topography, since it is surrounded by mountains and is home to the Chiles volcano. Carchi offers endless natural, cultural, gastronomic and architectural …
Cuenca, The Athens of Ecuador, is considered one of the most beautiful cities in Ecuador. It is a small city but rich in history, architecture, culture and gastronomy. In fact, the Historic Center of Cuenca was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1999 for its Spanish colonial architecture. Cuenca has one of the …
The beach of Ballenita is part of the Spondylus Route and the Ruta Del Sol. The difference between the routes is that the Spondylus route includes 5 provinces of the Coast (El Oro, Guayas, Santa Elena, Manabí, Esmeraldas), the north of Peru and the upper part of Loja, while the Ruta Del Sol only includes …
Playa Delfín is one of the most interesting beaches in the province of Guayas. In it there is a concrete and metal monument in the shape of a dolphin. This monument was made by the community members themselves to promote local tourism. On the upper part of the beach there are also restaurants, bathrooms, and …
Welcome to Manta, the Puerta del Pacífico, or the Tuna Capital of the World. Manabí is the province with the best beaches in Ecuador, delicious gastronomy and abundant culture. Manta is an ideal destination to enjoy with friends, family or with a partner. It is a destination that you can come to rest and disconnect …
The Cayambe National Park is one of the most biodiverse areas in Ecuador and one of the best places in the world for bird watching. The reserve was created on November 17, 1970 and has a system of 80 glacial lagoons, fed by the melting glacier on the Cayambe volcano. Cayambe also the highest mountain …
Loreto is a canton in the Orellana province in the Amazon region of Ecuador. Due to its diversity of landscapes and ecosystems, it is one of the best places in the country to see wildlife and enjoy adventure sports. From Loreto you can see the great Sumaco volcano and the Galeras mountain range, as it …
The Galapagos Islands is one of the most beautiful destinations in the world. It is no surprise tourists flock to this remote archipelago that informed Charles Darwin’s theory of evolution. A common question is how expensive is it to travel to Galapagos and how to find the best hotel deals in Galapagos. The most popular …
There is so many things to do in the Ecuadorian capital, Quito and it is also a great hub to explore the country. Surrounding Quito are many attractions and villages, perfect for a day adventure. Hop in your car and enjoy the area! In this guide you will find the best day trips from Quito. …
We began our luxury Galapagos cruise arriving to the Baltra airport from the mainland Ecuador, where the Metropolitan Touring guide was waiting for us. We took a bus to the pier where a zodiac boat took us out to the cruise ship, the Santa Cruz II. This ride lasted about 20 minutes until we made …
Colombia is one of the most biodiverse countries in all of South America. You could easily spend an entire year exploring all of Colombia’s cities, beaches and landscapes. Since most of us do not have that much time to vacation, we have created the ultimate itinerary of what to do in Colombia in 14 days. …
The department of Boyacá is located in the Andean Region of central Colombia. Here you will find some of the most beautiful towns in all of Colombia. Its towns are colorful, cheerful and with plenty of history and beauty. The best part is these towns can be easily visited as a day trip from Bogotá, …
The Coffee Region is an important tourist area of Colombia where you can enjoy delicious cuisine, spectacular landscapes, meet friendly and helpful people, and of course enjoy some of the best coffees in the world. In this guide we share everything you need to know to visit the Coffee Region in three days without needing …
One of the best destinations in Colombia is the Tatacoa desert, where you can enjoy hiking, nature and photography. In this travel guide I tell you everything you need to know to plan your next visit to the Tatacoa desert, including how to get there, where to sleep, to what to do in the desert. …
The Arenillas Ecological Reserve is located in the southwestern coastal region of Ecuador in the province of El Oro. The closest major city is Huaquillas, a border city with Peru. The reserve is home to both tropical dry forest and mangrove forests. The reserve has more than 17,000 hectares, making it one of the most important …
Puerto Jeli is one of the most important gastronomic destinations in the province of El Oro, Ecuador along with Puerto Hualtaco (Huaquillas) and Puerto Bolívar (Machala). For seafood lovers, this is a destination that you cannot miss. Most of its inhabitants are dedicated to fishing and the culinary arts of the typical food of the …
San Juan de los Dos Ríos de Tena, also known as the Capital of Cinnamon and Yasunusa or simply Tena, is the capital of the Napo province in Ecuador. Located at the convergence of the Tena and Napo rivers, southeast of Quito. Tena is known for its wonderful landscapes, for being one of the best …
El Chorro de Girón is made up of three waterfalls that are located within the canton of Girón in the province of Azuay, Ecuador. From the entrance, there is a path that takes you to the base of the waterfalls, to the viewpoint and to the other waterfalls. El Chorro de Girón is located in …
The city of Macas, also known as Nuestra Señora del Rosario de Macas or as the Oriental Emerald, is the capital of and largest city in the Morona Santiago Province in Ecuador. Macas is an adventure sports and tourist city located in the Upano Valley with views of the Upano River, which lends itself to …
Podocarpus National Park is one of the most beautiful national parks in Ecuador due to its topography and location in the Eastern Ranges of the Andes Mountains in southern Ecuador. The park includes ecosystems within the Sierra and the Ecuadorian Amazon. Its altitude ranges from 900 to 3,600 meters above sea level. Podocarpus was declared …
Where is Bajo Alto beach located? Bajo Alto beach is located in the northwest of the El Oro province in the Guabo canton. The province of El Oro is located in southern Ecuador in the Costa region. The closest major city to Bajo Alto beach is the city of Machala approximately 30 kilometers away. How …
Any visitor to Quito who wants to stay in one of the best hotels in Quito, look no further than the historic Casa Gangotena, located in the heart of the old town. The hotel overlooks the Plaza de San Francisco. Casa Gangotena is a Spanish colonial mansion that dates back to the 1600s. The wealthy …
The Mashpi Lodge is a boutique hotel in the dense cloud forest near Quito. It was recently included on National Geographic Unique Lodges of the World, located in the heart of the Ecuadorian Andean Chocó region, just 2 hours and a half from the city of Quito. This eco-resort in the heart of a 2,500-acre …
There are eight species of bears in the world: the polar bear, the brown bear, the black bear, the panda bear, the Malayan bear, the Asiatic black bear and the Andean bear or spectacled bear. The role of the Spectacled Bear in its ecosystem is very important, since they help to disperse seeds over a …
La Entrada is a picturesque city located in the province of Santa Elena, Ecuador on the border with the province of Manabí, between Las Núnez beach and La Rinconada. In fact, its name comes from the fact that it is the entrance to the province of Santa Elena after crossing the Cordillera Chongón Colonche if …
Salinas is the busiest beachfront cites and one of the main cities in the province of Santa Elena, Ecuador located on the western tip of the peninsula of the same name. Although Salinas is not the closest beach to Guayaquil, many of its visitors come from this city. Here you can find several beautiful hotels, …
Yasuní National Park is one of the most biodiverse places in the world and a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve covering more than 9,823 square kilometers of Amazon rainforest. Yasuní is located between the Napo and Curaray rivers within the Napo forest eco-region. Yasuní National Park features 150 amphibian species, 121 reptile species, 382 fish species, 596 …
One of the most magical and beautiful places in the Ecuadorian Amazon Rainforest is Puerto Misahuallí, which is located just 40 minutes by car east of Tena, Napo. Puerto Misahuallí is known for its wild monkeys, which roam freely through the central park and along the banks of the Rio Napo beach, making mischief with …
The Vilcabamba canton (The name in Quichua means Sacred Valley), is one of the most beautiful towns in Ecuador thanks to its topography, surrounding mountains, and the kindness of its inhabitants. It is located in the southern Andean region in the province of Loja, just 45 km from its capital, the city of Loja. The …
Zamora is the capital of the province of Zamora Chinchipe located in the extreme southeast of the country in the Amazon region. Zamora is known for being one of the two doors to the Podocarpus National Park, for the great probability of bird watching and for its natural beauty such as its waterfalls. The climate …
The Cotopaxi National Park is home to the volcano that bears the same name, one of the most active and recognized volcanoes on the Avenida de los Volcanes and all of Ecuador. In fact, the Cotopaxi Volcano was the first park in Ecuador’s continental territory to be declared a national park. The Cotopaxi volcano is …
Loja, also known as the Castilian City, is the capital of the province that bears the same name located in southern Ecuador in the Andes mountain range. This beautiful city is known for its cultural heritage, its natural and architectural beauty inherited from the Spanish colonial era. Top 10 tourist places to visit in Loja: …
Sucre is the capital of Bolivia, the 6th largest city in the country and one of the most beautiful cities in Bolivia, with the majority of its buildings painted white. Sucre is the only capital in South America where all the administrative and governmental buildings are located elsewhere, in La Paz. The city is full …
I had the opportunity to visit the Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve, one of the most magical places in Ecuador. Together with Yasuní National Park, these parks are the most biodiverse reserves in the country. The Cuyabeno Reserve is located in the northern Amazon region of the country in the Sucumbios province. Some the animals that you …
Pan de Azúcar is one of the most beautiful towns in Ecuador. This little town might be small in size but it is known for the vibrant colors of its main church and on the houses that surround the central park. The Cerro Pan de Azúcar is also one of the most beautiful components of …
The Chimborazo Volcano at 20,548 ft in elevation is the closest peak to the sun and the furthest point from the center of the earth and it is the highest volcano in Ecuador. The volcano has a diameter of 20 km. Without a doubt visiting the Chimborazo is one of the best things you can …
Baños de Agua Santa is located in the center of Ecuador in the province of Tungurahua in the Ecuadorian highlands. Baños is known as the “Door to the Amazon“, as it is the last city before entering the Ecuadorian Amazon or as “the capital of adventure sports in South America” for the amount of extreme …
We had the opportunity to stay at Macas Glamping for two nights and the truth is that it was an unforgettable experience. This boutique hotel is located just 15 minutes from Macas, Morona Santiago in the Amazon rainforest region of Ecuador. It is not located in the heart of the jungle but the environment that …
Ecuador is one of the most diverse countries in the world and in only 10 days in Ecuador you can visit volcanoes, beautiful beaches and the rainforest. We recommend starting your week in Ecuador either in Quito or Guayaquil as there are the main international airports in the country. Quito is a UNESCO historic city …
In this travel guide you will find everything you need to plan your trip for whale watching in Ecuador. Every year along the coast of Ecuador humpback whales migrating more 4,000 miles from its feeding grounds in Antarctica to mate or give birth in the warm waters of the Pacific Ocean The cool thing about …
The Salto del Armadillo waterfall is a little more than 10 meters high and 30 to 40 meters wide. It is a waterfall is the perfect spot to visit for tourists from Manabí, Guayas and Los Ríos. Within the reserve you can see many animals including rabbit, agouti, armadillo, oncilla, partridge, hawks, and several varieties …
After several years of wanting to visit Ingapirca, we finally drove to this pre-Columbian archaeological complex located 50 miles north of Cuenca, Ecuador in the province of Cañar. It takes about 25 minutes from the city of Cañar or an hour and a half from Cuenca and three and a half hours from Guayaquil. Ingapirka …
While there are so many attractions in Buenos Aires not to be missed, our time in Argentina would not be complete without visiting the luscious ranches on the countryside near Buenos Aires. The best option is to plan a day trip from Buenos Aires to visit a estancia or ranch to experience the gaucho life. …
Guayacanes Blossom 2023: TBA For more information about the blossom dates please check it here! Colimes is a small town located 90km, or an hour and a half drive north of Guayaquil, Ecuador. Once a year the Guayacanes blossom, creating a beautiful sea of yellow flowers. The blossom takes place between the months of December and …
One of the nicest hostels we have ever stayed in our travels is Selina Arequipa in Peru. As part hotel, part hostel and part co-working space, Selina Arequipa is all about sharing its funky vibe in a colorful and relax community. As soon as we arrived to the hotel, we put our bags down and …
As a major metropolitan city, La Paz many hotels and hostels for all tastes and prices. Our favorite place to stay is Selina in La Paz. The artistic hotel has a unique colorful vibe and offers both private room and shared community bunks. Selina is centrally located in the safe neighborhood of Sopocachi, just a …
La Paz is the administrative capital of Bolivia and it is where all the governmental offices are located. La Paz is the third largest city in the country after Santa Cruz and the biggest if you combined the population of La Paz and El Alto, the fast grown adjacent city. In this guide we are …
Peru is one of the most diverse countries in South America. It has beautiful beaches, islands, mountains, desert, colonial cities, rainforest and ancient ruins. Peru is much more than Machu Picchu, so do not limit yourself to Cusco but instead plan a three-week itinerary across Peru starting in Lima all the way to Cusco. Peru, …
Arequipa is starting to become a touristic destination for those seeking unique places in Peru to immerse into the local culture. Arequipa is the second largest city in Peru. Its stunning colonial baroque architecture built with white volcanic stones from the nearby volcanoes makes Arequipa a must visit destination. We recommend to spend at least …
Lima, the capital of Peru, is the center for culture and financial activity in Peru. It is also the second largest city in South America with a metro population over 10 million people. Lima is known for being the only capital city in South America along the beach with breathtaking scenic cliffs. If you are …
Paracas is a destination everyone should visit while they are traveling across Peru. It is the home of one of the most beautiful National Reserves in the country, Paracas National Reserve. The beaches of Paracas are approximately 250 km south of Lima and it is the perfect place to take advantage of the warm summer …
South America is full of amazing and breathtaking landscapes and one of the most impressive ones is located in Peru. Here you will find Huacachina, Peru’s famous oasis, it is a real desert oasis with the highest sand dunes in South America. The best things to do in Huacachina is to go sandboarding, dune buggying …