Ecuador Travel

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I Discovered The World Famous Galapagos Islands In Ecuador

An essential part of the Ecuador experience is a visit to the Galapagos. Charles Darwin’s inspiration, home of the giant tortoises, and a must-see scuba diving destination, this group of islands is beyond compare.

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I Discovered 30 Dive Sites Around The Galapagos

Once you’ve enjoyed the wonders of the Galapagos on land, get to know the true nature of the islands’ unique underwater world. 30 world class dive sites offer different, amazing experiences for divers of all abilities.

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I Discovered Beach Parties Until Dawn In Ecuador

There’s a place for every partygoer to drink, dance or chill out from sunset to sunrise. From cocktails at the beachside bars of Atacames, to beers round a bonfire in the surfer’s paradise of Montañita.

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I Discovered Hot Springs at 3,200 Meters In Ecuador

High up in the páramo you’ll find an exquisite place to relax where you’d least expect. More than 3km above sea level you can slide into pools of water up to 40° Celsius against a dramatic backdrop of jagged peaks.

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I Discovered A Luxury Hotel That Floats In Ecuador

See the sights of the Amazon in style aboard Amazon Explorer riverboat hotel. Enjoy the experience of a lifetime as you take in this spectacular part of the world with no compromise on comfort.

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I Discovered 15km / 9 miles Of Wild Surf On One Beach In Ecuador

Punta Carnero’s tremendous stretch of beach is ideal for experienced surfers. With waves up to 8ft and a ferocious undertow it can provide a real challenge. A less intimidating alternative is the ever-popular surf haven, Montañita.

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I Discovered A 748 Kilometer / 464 Mile Coast Road In Ecuador

Travel for days down Highway E15, taking you through the Ruta del Sol, or ‘The Sun’s Route’without ever losing sight of the Pacific Coast. You won’t find a road trip like this anywhere else in the world. Locally it`s called Spondylus route

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I Discovered A Church With Walls Covered In Gold In Ecuador

Before stepping into the San Francisco Church and Monastery, prepare yourself for a breathtaking sight. The walls and ceilings of this phenomenal building, the largest in colonial Quito, are covered with gold leaf throughout.

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I Discovered 600 Species of Fish In One River In Ecuador

The awe-inspiring Napo Amazon River, along with it’s various lakes and marshland supports over 250 reptiles and amphibians and more than 600 species of fish. Large catfish, electric eels and piranha are just a few of the intimidating inhabitants. ...

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I Discovered 60% Of South America´s Orchids

I Discovered 60% Of South America’s Orchids In Ecuador The humid climate of the rainforests is perfect for the thousands of beautiful and bizarre species of orchid to be found in Ecuador. You’ll often find a variety of the magnificent plants living in a single tree canopy.

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I Discovered 2,650m / 1.6 Miles Of Zip Lines In The Cloud Forest In Ecuador

Over 2,000m of zip lines offer a unique way to experience the canopy of the stunning Cloud Forest. Toucans fly among visitors while you take in the unrivaled flora, fauna and stunning surroundings. ...

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I Discovered A Crater With Its Own Microclimate In Ecuador

Pululahua is a dormant volcano with one of only two inhabited craters in the world. At 5km across, it’s big enough to have its own microclimate and be home to all manner of magnificent birds, orchids and vegetation.

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I Discovered Nearly 3,000 Different Butterflies In Ecuador

You can see more butterflies in a day walking through an Ecuadorian rainforest than in a lifetime in temperate climates. But, if you want a closer look you’ll find dedicated butterfly houses around the country.

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I Discovered Mountain Biking Down Volcanoes In Ecuador

Ecuador offers an unbeatable experience for mountain biking, or bicicross, enthusiasts. One day tours down the Cotopaxi, Chimborazo and Pichincha Volcanoes offer exhilarating rides through an amazing landscape with spectacular views.

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I Discovered 28 Different Whales And Dolphins In Ecuador

You can see these marine mammals in all shapes and sizes on various trips around the coast. For a special treat, visit between June and October when the warm waters become a breeding ground for humpback whales.

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I Discovered 28% Of The World’s Birds In Ecuador

Nearly 1,600 types of bird inhabit Ecuador, half of all the species living in South America. Flamboyant toucans, fearsome birds of prey and over 130 types of hummingbird make up a fraction of the country’s amazing birdlife.

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I Discovered A Pink River Dolphin In Ecuador

Pink River Dolphins aren’t just beautiful, they’re amazing to watch as they show off playing and fishing when you pass by. Believed by some to be magical, they are a true wonder of the Amazon.

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I Discovered An Avenue Of Volcanoes In Ecuador

Home to indigenous villages, modern cities, spectacular sights and challenging climbs, this stretch of 14 active and inactive volcanoes, reaching dizzying heights between 15,000 and 20,700ft, has to be seen to be believed.

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I Discovered 492 Different Frogs In Ecuador

There are nearly 500 known types of frog in Ecuador, that’s almost 10% of all frog species on the entire planet. Ones to look out for include the well-camouflaged tree frogs and strikingly vibrant horn frogs.

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Why Travel to Ecuador?

Where are endless reasons to take a trip to Ecuador - listed below are 15 of the most compelling ones: 1. Four regions in one country: though relatively tiny, Ecuador boasts the world treasure of the Galapagos Islands, the warm and sunny Pacific coast, the majestic Andes

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How to get into Ecuador & Galapagos

With just 5 hours flight from Miami, USA 11 hours of flight from Amsterdam, Netherlands or Madrid, Spain, just 1 hour from Bogota, Colombia and 1 hour and 15 minute from Lima, Perú. Is quite easy to get a direct flight to Ecuador & Galapagos for any part of the world

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Getting Around Ecuador

South Quito, located in the Quitumbe neighbourhood , this is the last stop on the Trolebus line. You must take a taxi to this terminal or take the Trolebus to Villaflora and then take the right line that heads to Quitumbe bus station. Ask personnel in the station

Ecuador & Galapagos Fast Travel Circuits

In order to make we developed the following trip circuits around Ecuador and Galapagos starting from your entrance city, taking always as a main entrance Quito, Guayaquil as international airports, you can arrange the other circuits around the both cities to make and easy plan.

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Northern Andes

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Birdwatching in Ecuador

With more than 1600 species of birds, Ecuador is one of the top four richest countries worldwide in terms of bird life, making ...

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Ecuador Archaeological sites

Ecuador boasts a number of important and well-preserved archaeological sites that contain the remnants of ancient pre-Colombian ...

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Ecuador Colonial Heritage

In a very real sense, Ecuador's history is its architectural heritage, and nowhere more so than in Quito's historic center, which ...

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Ecuador Surf Guide

Ecuador features a number of world-class surf destinations scattered along the length of its beautiful Pacific shoreline ...

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Equinoccial line travel guide

The area in the north of the province of Pichincha has been the object of a number of studies attempting to measure the ...

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Ecuador wildlife and ecotourism

In the small country of Ecuador there exists a fantastic biological diversity. With so many incredible landscapes, ecosystems ...

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Ecuador mountain climbing guide

Ecuador is a climber's playground because of its numerous active and dormant volcanoes, with many that are over 5000 m ...

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Ecuador trekking and hiking guide

Ecuador is a hiker’s paradise, due to all of the different types of climates and landscapes to experience. There are hikes of different ...

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Horseback riding travel guide

A great way to enjoy the great scenery that unfolds in the country of Ecuador is from the back of a horse. Several tour ....

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Ecuador cultural travel guide

Here are ten of the most notable cultural events in Ecuador: Fiesta de Yamor - Otavalo (first week of September) ...

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Ecuador mountain biking guide

Many scenic bike routes exist in the Andes, along the coast and in the rainforest, but it is important to consider changes ...

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Ecuador rafting and kayaking guide

Ecuador is an excellent place for whitewater rafting because it has a number of different rivers utilized by tour operators ...

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Galapagos scuba diving sites

Diving in the Galapagos is unique to the islands because they are located in the confluence of seven different oceanic currents ...

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Galapagos travel guide

The Galapagos Islands are Ecuador’s crowning jewel. They offer 70 land visitor sites and 79 marine visitor sites ...

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Paragliding and handgliding in Ecuador

Ecuador is a great place to practice paragliding and hang gliding. Paragliding and hang gliding which are both adventure ...

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Motorcycling in Ecuador

Ecuador is an ideal country for motorcyclists of all skill levels due to its diverse terrain. Ecuador has numerous ...

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Ecuador spanish schools

Studying Spanish is a popular activity in Ecuador. Ecuador is an excellent place for learning Spanish because the Spanish in Ecuador ...

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Whale watching in Ecuador

Every summer between the months of June to October the warm waters off Ecuador’s Pacific coastline become a breeding ground ...

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Exploring orchids in Ecuador

Ecuador has over 4,200 documented species of orchids within its borders and no one knows how many species are still unknown to science...

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Haciendas in Ecuador

Ecuador’s haciendas, or country estates, are vestiges of the Spanish colonial period when Spaniards were given large tracts of land ...

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Salón del Chocolate Ecuador 2012, Quito 17 al 20 de mayo, Universidad Católica del Ecuador

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