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Alfonso Tandazo is President and CEO at Surtrek Tour Operator. Surtrek Tour Operator is a well-established firm, specializing in custom-designed luxury tours in Ecuador, the Galapagos and throughout the rest of South America. If you would like to be a guest blogger on A Luxury Travel Blog in order to raise your profile, please contact us.
Ecuador’s top 5 whale-watching spots

Ecuador’s top 5 whale-watching spots

ByAlfonso Tandazo July 28, 2023November 29, 2023

Are you ready for an unforgettable adventure? Clearly, a must-do experience for nature lovers and adventure seekers is whale watching. Here we focus on this thrilling activity in the inviting waters of our own country: Ecuador.

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5 amazing wildlife-watching destinations in Ecuador and its Galapagos Islands

5 amazing wildlife-watching destinations in Ecuador and its Galapagos Islands

ByAlfonso Tandazo June 16, 2023November 29, 2023

With this country’s diverse range of habitats — from the Amazon rainforest to the Galapagos Islands — Ecuador is home to some of the most unique and fascinating creatures on the planet.

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10 tips for sustainable travel in South America

10 tips for sustainable travel in South America

ByAlfonso Tandazo May 14, 2023November 29, 2023

South America is home to a dozen unique nations, each offering its own diverse ecosystem, and each coloring the continent with a breathtaking array of flora, fauna and human communities.

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10 tips for traveling to the Galapagos Islands with kids

10 tips for traveling to the Galapagos Islands with kids

ByAlfonso Tandazo April 22, 2023November 29, 2023

Untouched by humans, the Galapagos are a group of volcanic islands scattered some 600 miles off the coast of Ecuador. Famous for some of the most diverse animal species on the planet, the islands also offer varied landscapes, many of which are not present anywhere else on Earth.

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What to look forward to on an Amazon riverboat cruise in Ecuador

What to look forward to on an Amazon riverboat cruise in Ecuador

ByAlfonso Tandazo March 14, 2023November 29, 2023

Winding its way through nine nations and across the heart of South America, the mighty rivers of the Amazon make for the ultimate expedition in a near-mythological realm of unimaginable biodiversity and fascinating cultures.

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10 engaging Quito excursions during your Galapagos Islands layover

10 engaging Quito excursions during your Galapagos Islands layover

ByAlfonso Tandazo February 24, 2023November 29, 2023

Much more than a jumping-off point on your visit to the famed Galapagos Islands, the Ecuadorian capital city of Quito is undoubtedly one of the top up-and-coming travel destinations in South America.

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The 9 most romantic destinations across South America

The 9 most romantic destinations across South America

ByAlfonso Tandazo January 22, 2023November 29, 2023

Based upon years of experience and countless miles traveled, here we’ve picked out what we consider the most romantic destinations across the South American continent.

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9 top tips for senior travelers wishing to experience South America

9 top tips for senior travelers wishing to experience South America

ByAlfonso Tandazo December 18, 2022November 29, 2023

South America is full of natural beauty, friendly people, gorgeous beaches, and awe-inspiring landmarks. For senior travelers, a vacation on our continent is an excellent way to stimulate the mind, connect with a wider community, and just have fun.

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10 cultural tours across Ecuador: From the Amazon to the Andean Highlands

10 cultural tours across Ecuador: From the Amazon to the Andean Highlands

ByAlfonso Tandazo November 23, 2022November 29, 2023

A symphony for the senses, Ecuador cultural tours invite you to engage with the intangible magic of this extraordinary country, its history and its people.

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8 life-enriching family vacations in Ecuador and its Galapagos Islands

8 life-enriching family vacations in Ecuador and its Galapagos Islands

ByAlfonso Tandazo October 15, 2022November 29, 2023

Disneyland is fine, but for a family travel experience that’s illuminating as well as entertaining, consider South America. Ecuador in particular is a destination that combines sheer fun and fantasy with life-changing encounters.

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Our top 12 mainland Ecuador & Galapagos Islands restaurants

Our top 12 mainland Ecuador & Galapagos Islands restaurants

ByAlfonso Tandazo September 24, 2022November 29, 2023

Ecuador’s high-end restaurant scene draws inspiration from the country’s ancestral past as well as a mix of other nations.

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5 Ecuadorian vacations centered on environmental sustainability

5 Ecuadorian vacations centered on environmental sustainability

ByAlfonso Tandazo August 19, 2022November 29, 2023

Despite being the smallest contender to make the list of the top ten most biodiverse countries, Ecuador nonetheless packs a big punch in nature-based sustainable travel.

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7 eye-opening photography experiences awaiting travelers to Ecuador

7 eye-opening photography experiences awaiting travelers to Ecuador

ByAlfonso Tandazo July 21, 2022November 29, 2023

Ecuador is bursting with dazzling beaches, soaring mountain highlands, equatorial forests, eco-diverse rainforests and species-packed islands that wait to be photographed.

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15 adrenaline-pumping extreme sports vacations in Ecuador

15 adrenaline-pumping extreme sports vacations in Ecuador

ByAlfonso Tandazo June 25, 2022

Thrill-seekers love Ecuador – and who can blame them? With its active volcanoes, dense jungles, and the famed Galapagos Islands, you’re never short of breathtaking activities here.

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20 inimitable Galapagos Islands wildlife species and experiences

20 inimitable Galapagos Islands wildlife species and experiences

ByAlfonso Tandazo May 19, 2022May 15, 2022

With Ecuador and its Galapagos Islands province now reaching a vaccination rate that’s above 87%, the country has now re-opened to international travel.

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5 Ecuadorian yoga retreats and wellness centers offering you inner peace and serenity

5 Ecuadorian yoga retreats and wellness centers offering you inner peace and serenity

ByAlfonso Tandazo April 14, 2022May 17, 2022

It’s been a long year; hell, it’s been an agonizingly long two years! At this point, most of us…

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