Like it? Share it!Salinas is located on the Southern part of the Ecuadorian coast, a rough 2-hour drive from Guayaquil. It is a very popular beach town, both during weekends and for the holidays. Unlike many ecuadorian beaches, Salinas is not a village but a real town, with rather high buildings (from 5 to 15 …
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Like it? Share it!When you plan to visit the Galápagos, you soon find out that Santa Cruz and San Cristóbal are the 2 main islands to stay at within the archipelago. A recurring question is: which one should I pick? i.e. which is most interesting? Honestly, if you have the possibility, you should try and …
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Like it? Share it!Mindo is a small location of less than 3000 people, located north from Quito, about a two-hours drive from it. Almost hidden in the forest, between the mountains, it is the perfect place to enjoy the richness of nature and wildlife in Ecuador. Wherever you lay your eyes, you can see green… …
Like it? Share it!Some people love them and others prefer to avoid them. Those who enjoy the extra long weekends on the beach or in the mountains, and those who avoid crowds, avoid beach and mountains and enjoy a rather quiet urban environment. Whichever group you belong to, to help you plan you’ll find here …
Like it? Share it!Quito was a colonial city and from its past remain many beautiful colonial buildings in the historical center, as well as various legends. One of the most famous legends of the city tells the story of the construction of the Church of San Francisco, the legend of Cantuña. The church of San …
Like it? Share it!We were very lucky to be able to travel and visit our families this summer, in between lockdowns. We had not yet been informed that the new school year would kick off 100% online, so we made sure to be back in Ecuador on time to go back to school. Flights options …
Like it? Share it!There are many beaches all along the coast of Ecuador, bathing into the Pacific Ocean. When we first arrived in Ecuador, we asked around for some advice about beaches in Ecuador, but we received so many different opinions… because everyone is looking for something different, and also because there are very few …