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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.

Where do you want to stay on your Machu Picchu visit?

ByAlfonso Tandazo January 16, 2017January 15, 2017

Every year, millions of travelers are drawn to a singular mountain-top sanctuary, as if individually summoned by some otherworldly…

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7 outstanding hotels for discovering Lima, Peru

ByAlfonso Tandazo December 24, 2016December 23, 2016

When the world was yet to discover the charms of this beautiful city, many people associated Lima with only…

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10 spectacular treasures of Peru

ByAlfonso Tandazo November 16, 2016November 15, 2016

Peru has long been a backpacker’s paradise; however, this “Empire of Hidden Treasures” has now entered into the limelight…

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Ecuador’s Imbabura Province: an art-filled Andean enclave

ByAlfonso Tandazo October 16, 2016November 15, 2016

A small and beautiful region in the Ecuadorian Andes, Imbabura Province is an area whose crafts have become famous…

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Discover fine handicrafts in Ecuador’s Azuay Province

Discover fine handicrafts in Ecuador’s Azuay Province

ByAlfonso Tandazo September 20, 2016November 15, 2016

Southern Ecuador’s Azuay Province is one of the most important and richest tourist areas in the country. Its capital,…

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6 unforgettable honeymoon spots in the heart of South America

ByAlfonso Tandazo August 16, 2016November 15, 2016

Your honeymoon is the chance for you and your soul mate to deepen your bond with each other as…

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Top 5 horseback riding experiences in Ecuador

ByAlfonso Tandazo July 19, 2016November 15, 2016

An emerging travel destination, the highlands of Ecuador offer horseback riding for spirited travelers who seek special travel experiences…

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Top 5 restaurants in Guayaquil, Ecuador

Top 5 restaurants in Guayaquil, Ecuador

ByAlfonso Tandazo June 16, 2016June 16, 2016

A city is many things: its landscapes, its people, and their daily lives… But for many, a city is…

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Top 5 Galapagos diving sites

ByAlfonso Tandazo May 12, 2016November 15, 2016

There are diving vacations… and there are diving vacations. And one of these special underwater adventures can be found…

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3 Ecuadorian journeys for the senses

ByAlfonso Tandazo April 20, 2016

If you’re a traveler looking for more than landmarks or monuments, keep in mind that each destination offers alternatives….

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5 of the most amazing train experiences in Ecuador

5 of the most amazing train experiences in Ecuador

ByAlfonso Tandazo March 15, 2016November 15, 2016

Air travel is great – though you miss out on the countryside 30,000 feet below. Car trips in a…

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3 great ‘community tourism’ experiences in Ecuador

ByAlfonso Tandazo February 18, 2016February 18, 2016

Community tourism has been described as the difference between seeing and living, as exemplified in the two scenarios below:…

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Top 7 luxury yachts sailing in the Galapagos Islands

ByAlfonso Tandazo January 14, 2016November 15, 2016

It’s easy to see why the Galapagos Islands are on most savvy travelers’ “bucket-lists.” With the archipelago being one…

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6 of the best hotels in the Galapagos Islands

ByAlfonso Tandazo December 20, 2015

Somewhere near the top of most people’s bucket list, the legendary Galapagos Islands is one of the most diverse…

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6 of the best hotels in Quito, Ecuador

ByAlfonso Tandazo November 24, 2015December 1, 2015

For the third year in a row, Quito has won the “Oscar” of the tourism awards. Competing in the…

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5 of the best hacienda/hotels in the Ecuadorian Andes

ByAlfonso Tandazo October 15, 2015October 14, 2015

In the awe-inspiring landscapes of the Ecuadorian highlands you can discover the rustic charm of Andean haciendas filled with…

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