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Agua Blanca is a hidden community within one of the most picturesque national parks in Ecuador, Machalilla. It is home to the remains of the ancient pre-Colombian Monteño civilization, and it host…Read More

A 40-minute bus ride from Cuenca, this park gem is well worth a visit. Other-worldly vegetation, lots of lakes and amazing views await you as you walk through the park. Cajas Reminded me of Scotla…Read More

La Chocolatera is a unique coastal spot in Santa Elena province in Ecuador. Being the furthermost point that sticks into the Pacific in the country and the second on the continent, La Chocolaatera…Read More

About twenty minutes south of Manta, a big city on the Ecuadorian coast, there is a tiny village without tourists, called San Lorenzo. One of the most precious coastal fishing towns that nobody kn…Read More

The Quilotoa Loop, 14 km north of Zumbahua, is the highlight of Laguna Quilotoa. Sitting at an elevation of 3,900 m, it is a volcanic-crater lake with stunning views of both the lake and the surro…Read More

The Swing at the end of the world in the hills close Baños, Ecuador, is a breathtaking little treasure. 

Hanging from a treehouse called Casa del Arbol, the high-flying rope swing beckons e…Read More

This waterfall and its location is simply amazing. Once you're in Rio Verde, it's hard to know which trails are better. I took a group of 12 American tourists and wasn't sure which one would offer…Read More

Ingapirca ruins are an architectural wonder dating back to Cañari and Inca civilizations. The citadel is known as the northernmost Inca heritage, located in the Ecuadorian Andes. Also known as the…Read More

Macas is a jungle city in Ecuador, capital of Morona-Santiago Province. In the time of colonization, it was called Sevilla de Oro, which means Golden Sevilla. Macas is a city that will trap you wi…Read More

Vilcabamba is a small town in the province of Loja, known as the Valley of Longevity. The reason for this is the long lifespan of the local people. Vilcabamba is a place with the most centenarians…Read More

A couple of miles north of the fishing village of La Rinconada, on the Pacific Coast in Ecuador, there is a secret path that only the local people know about. When talking about hidden gems, this …Read More

Isla Santay or Santay Island is one of the most attractive spots to visit in Guayaquil, Ecuador’s largest city. Sitting in the middle of Guayas River, Isla Santay is a hidden wildlife sanctuary se…Read More

When thinking of Ecuador, a railway is definitely not the first thing that pops up into your mind. Although the country has only one long train route, it is still one of the most remarkable in the…Read More

Olón is a small town on the Ecuadorian Coast where most of the people live of fishing and seafood restaurants. A couple of years ago, it didn’t even appear on the map, and it’s still not part of t…Read More

Las Grietas is a lava rock fissure that has created a series of narrow crevices full of crystal clear water. Snorkeling in Las Grietas was one of our favorite things to do in Puerto Ayora.

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Tena is an attractive spot in the Ecuadorian Amazon rainforest, also known as the cinnamon capital of the country. Surrounded by spectacular nature and whitewater opportunity, you can visit the to…Read More