Ecuador is definitely a whitewater paradise…perfect for a rafting trip! Before coming here I had actually never thought about whitewater rafting before: don’t get me wrong…I am not a coward. I love rollercoasters with lots …

The “Hat Less”” hole is a classic in the Jatunyacu River, is a class III, the most popular of the area, one of the main tributaries of the Amazon, the meaning of …

The Amazon is 7 million km2. It contains 20% of the water supply on the planet. Eight countries make up the Amazon: Brazil, Bolivia, Ecuador, Colombia, Peru, Surinam and Venezuela. Although Ecuador contains only 7% of the Amazon, this portion nevertheless represents 51% of it’s the ecuadorian territory. This exquisite ecosystem is intimately linked with the main economic activit of Ecuador: the exploitation of oil. According to the records of the Ministry of Environment, there are 33 ecological reserves in Ecuador. Each faces different types of exploitation and risk factors, such as hunting, fishing, fires and pollution. Within these potentially harmful scenarios, the indigenous communities try to survive.

For mountains and adventure lovers, Ecuador is a dream coming true. In this country, which concentrates one of the greatest biodiversity on the planet, has 70 volcanoes, 14 in active state, 14 dormant volcanoes and 42 volcanoes in passive state.

The night bus from Quito to Coca leaves at 9:30 pm at the terminal of “Transportes Esmeraldas”on February 12th. The night bus back to Quito from Coca leaves at 8:30 pm or 9:30 pm on February 16th. (Recommendation: Please buy your tickets at least 3 days before the trip! If you prefer, we can buy the ticket for you!)

Here are some facts you should know to help you prepare before visiting the Cotopaxi volcano and the refuge:

Entrance Fee: The entrance fee to the Cotopaxi National Park is $10 for foreigners and $2 for …

Ecuador Adventures has helped us connect to our guests and the adventure travel community at large. It has helped us work through the challenges (and retributions) of running a adventure travel family business based in …