Category: Ecuador
5 breathtaking adventure sports vacations on the Ecuadorian mainland
By Alfonso Tandazo on Nov 21, 2020 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Ecuador, Hotels, Regions, Resorts, South America, Speciality Travel
After months of being pent-up inside, adventurous travelers are feeling the urge to travel the world more than ever. At the same time, these intrepid explorers seek to venture out in a manner that ensures their health and safety. For this, outdoor adventure sports are ideally suited, as social distancing and plenty of fresh air 
Where can Americans travel to in December?
By Christopher Hill on Nov 18, 2020 in Africa, Asia, Belize, Brazil, Caribbean, Central America, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Health & Safety, Maldives, Mexico, North America, Peru, Regions, Rwanda, South Africa, South America, Tanzania, Travel Miscellany
The big buzz right now surrounds Pfizer’s potential COVID-19 vaccine and hopes that it will prove effective and we can return to some semblance of travel normalcy. We await further updates with regards to how this is progressing, and in the meantime, there are still restrictions on where Americans can travel. With the holiday season 
Where can Americans travel to in November?
By Christopher Hill on Nov 09, 2020 in Africa, Asia, Belize, Brazil, Caribbean, Central America, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Kenya, Maldives, Mexico, North America, Regions, Rwanda, South America, Tanzania
The election may be over, but clearly, Covid-19 is not, so there are still restrictions on where Americans can travel. And with Thanksgiving this month, you may have a hankering to get out and explore (and make a difference helping those less fortunate). But before you start packing your bags, it is important to ask 
5 adventures awaiting you as the Ecuadorian mainland re-opens
By Alfonso Tandazo on Oct 15, 2020 in Adventure Travel, Ecuador, Leisure Travel, Regions, South America, Speciality Travel
Ecuador and its legendary Galapagos Islands have been gradually — yet carefully — opening their doors to international travelers since this summer, when the first international flights began arriving in the country with passengers. Prudently applied protocols allow anyone who wants to travel to Ecuador to do so in an environment that’s quite safe, since 
Where can Americans travel to in October?
By Christopher Hill on Oct 02, 2020 in Africa, Asia, Belize, Brazil, Caribbean, Central America, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Kenya, Maldives, Mexico, North America, Regions, Rwanda, South America, Tanzania
Thanks to COVID-19 being not yet under control in the US, the number of countries offering visa-free access to Americans has decreased markedly to about 40 countries, and several of these have restrictions. But before you start packing your bags, it is important to ask if you should travel. This is a personal judgment call, 
South American countries begin opening for travel
By Alfonso Tandazo on Sep 17, 2020 in Attractions, Bolivia, Brazil, Ecuador, Going Out, Health & Safety, Regions, South America, Travel Miscellany
Though South American governments have been careful to keep the air industry grounded for almost six months, we are now seeing some countries on the continent opening up their borders. In Latin America, there are currently only a handful of countries that have fully opened up for tourists – though more are on the way. 
6 amazing South American photography tours
By Alfonso Tandazo on Aug 23, 2020 in Antarctic, Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Ecuador, Peru, Polar Regions, Regions, South America, Uruguay
As the realistic possibility of international travel slowly and carefully comes back to life, travelers can begin to ponder the adventures to come in the not so distant future. For those considering a dedicated photography tour, South America represents authentic experiential journeys for the beauty of its landscapes, its regions teeming with unsurpassed wildlife, and 
Your monthly guide to Galapagos’ unique fauna
Having been isolated from the mainland for thousands of years, wildlife in the Galapagos Islands has evolved in unique and fascinating ways. These endemic animals continue to inspire visitors today as they did Charles Darwin back in 1835. Giant tortoises, playful sea lions, tiny penguins, blue-footed boobies, and marine iguanas are some of the most
6 South American adventures waiting in the wings
By Alfonso Tandazo on Jul 17, 2020 in Adventure Travel, Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Ecuador, Featured, South America, Speciality Travel
With 2021 approaching — and the possibilities for safe travel promising to return — even now you can begin considering the possibilities for adventure travel in South America. Why not? Of course “adventure” means a little something different for each traveler. Those with untamed spirits can find adventure in everything from literally swimming with sharks 
Planning for the future: Great activities to do in Ecuador
Ecuador boasts a vast biodiversity within its territory, allowing travelers to enjoy a wide variety of activities in its different regions which vary from serene beaches, snow capped mountains and volcanoes and the wild ecosystem of the Amazon basin. Here are some recommendations for a future visit to Ecuador, we are sure you will enjoy
Quarantine hasn’t finished… yet you can plan your trip
The COVID-19 coronavirus has had a tremendous impact on every person of this world, from quarantine to losing loved ones against this sickness. That’s the very same case of many communities worldwide that chose to develop tourism as an alternative to extractive activities and as a way to protect the environment and their local culture.
Dreaming about your next vacation? The perfect Galapagos itinerary
If you are at home, you are probably missing the last time you went on vacation and dreaming about the moment when you go on the next one. We would like to take you to an adventure through this itinerary so that you can escape for a while to a paradisiacal island filled with adventures
5 intimate places to stay in Ecuador when you can travel again
By Marcel Perkins on May 21, 2020 in Accommodation, Ecuador, Hotels, Regions, Resorts, South America
As we wait in anticipation for the world to return to some normality, we must follow all the recommendations to stay safe and aid in tourism’s recovery. We are here to support you by keeping our hopes up through optimism and motivation, and we do so by giving you the chance to plan your next 
Ecuador: an ideal destination for when the virus storm abates
We’re now forced to hide away, remaining in lockdown to fend off the COVID-19 coronavirus. Nonetheless, Ecuador wants to remind travelers that it’s a destination waiting to welcome them back with open arms once this pandemic is in the rearview. This open invitation is highlighted in a new video just released by this scenic country’s
