We are happy to learn that Ecuador has two locations in the 2008 Top 25 destinations in South America. We have covered Quito before in this blog. Quito, the capital of Ecuador, located at 2800m of altitude has many cultural activity and great accommodation options, from bed and breakfast hostels to luxurious boutique hotels.
Quito [...]
Places to Visit
Quito and Baños: Winners of the 2008 Traveler’s Choice Awards.
Quilotoa, Chugchilan: Activities and Accommodation
Quilotoa lagoon (Quilotoa Lake), considered one of the most beautiful spots in the Ecuadorian Highlands, is located in the crater of an extinguished volcano, in the province of Cotopaxi, Ecuador.
Chugchilan is the nicest town in the area with lodging -or camping- facilities. Great ecolodges such as Black Sheep Inn; or, if you prefer, a [...]
Climbing Cayambe Volcano is Always an Interesting Task
The Cayambe volcano (5,790 m) is my favorite mountain in Ecuador. Whenever I feel stressed out or tired of the city, I plan a escapade to climb the Cayambe. It is a great and noble mountain.
It was almost 3 months that I had not climbed any mountain. In part was because of the weather [...]
Types of travelers
Before booking any kind of trip, think about what do you want from your travel exeprience, what do you want to bring back to your home -a story, pictures, a pin for your map, a personal achievement.
The naturalists. They research about all the natural environment they will visit, they want to see as much wildlife [...]
May 22nd, 2008 | Carolina | 0 comments | Continued
Rafting Trip with the South American Explorers Club: Saturday, May 31st. Sign up today
Barefoot Expeditions’ partnership with the South American Explorers Club (SAEC) in Quito continues to grow. Barefoot Expeditions has ran several with the SAEC successfully.
May 14th, 2008 | Carolina | 3 comments | Continued
Quito, Ecuador: The Revival of A South American Gem.
The New York Times has a great piece about Quito titled An Old Capital’s New Look in Ecuador. The article highlights Quito’s revival after the renovation of the city center which took place a few years ago.
We’ve written about Quito’s revival in a previous post which highlights not only the Old Town but also [...]
Top 3 Reasons to Visit Quito, Ecuador
Wonderful mixture of Old Spanish Colonial city center with the modern amenities of an international metropolis. This combined with a strong indigenous influence from the Andean and Coastal tribes creates an atmosphere that differentiates Quito from the rest of the South American capitals.
#1. The Old City, Quito Colonial
Recently renovated. Quito historic center boosts a wonderful [...]
April 16th, 2008 | Antonio Altamirano | 0 comments | Continued
Scientific Tourism in the Amazon Jungle: Yasuni National Park
Last month I spent 20 days in the Yasuni Reearch Station, collaborating with a phD candidate in his field work for his thesis about lianas. It has always been very interesting to meet researchers from all over the world in this isolated place of the earth. Some of them come every year [...]
March 11th, 2008 | Carolina | 2 comments | Continued
Lo felicito por esa buena experiencia. Soy Colombiano, pero gran admirador del Ecuador, su gente y sus montañas. Tuve la ...
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