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History, Culture, And The Middle Of The World In Quito, Ecuador
Quito is a big city in Ecuador with a rich history and unique location. It was actually the second city in the world to be designated a “Cultural World Heritage City”, which happened in 1978. To help preserve this heritage, buildings in Quito’s historic center can not change their facade. Because I wanted to get…Read more...
Photo Essay: Hiking To Bellavista In Banos, Ecuador
Banos, Ecuador, is full outdoor and adventure activities like cycling, exploring the jungle, bungy jumping, rafting, and, my personal favorite, hiking. One short 45-minute but challenging and worthwhile hike to do when in Banos is to Bellavista, a lookout point that gives you views of surrounding mountains, the Tungurahua volcano, and the city itself.Read more...
Hiking, Monkeys, And The Devil’s Penis In Ecuador’s Amazon Jungle
No visit to Ecuador is complete without taking a tour of the Amazon Jungle. The Amazon covers most of the Amazon Basin and represents over half the remaining rainforests on Earth. Moreover, it contains more species of tropical rainforest than anywhere else in the world.Read more...
Hostel Review: Hostal Chimenea, Banos, Ecuador
Banos, a popular city on the backpacker circuit in Ecuador, is a worthwhile stop for any budget and adventure traveler. When choosing an accommodation, I highly recommend Hostal Chimenea, a clean and well-located guesthouse in the city.Read more...
A Self-Guided Walking Tour Of The Cultural And Historic City Of Cuenca, Ecuador
When traveling Ecuador, Cuenca — the capital of the Azuay Province in the southern part of the country — features a rich architectural and cultural heritage. In fact, on December 1, 1999, the colonial city was given the nomination of Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Moreover, it’s a UNESCO World Heritage Site due to its unchanged urban…Read more...
Do It Yourself Adventure: Biking The Waterfalls Of Banos, Ecuador
While in Banos, Ecuador, you’ll find myriad tour operators selling guided trips, like hikes to the Tungurahua Volcano, white water rafting, bungy jumping, canyoning and other adventure and sightseeing activities. For those who like to do things themselves while also saving money, a different option is to rent a bike and cycle the “Waterfalls Route”…Read more...
Hostel Review: Alternative Hostels, Cuenca, Ecuador
Looking for a great place to stay in Cuenca, Ecuador? Rated 95.5% on Hostelbookers, Alternative Hostels provides a laid-back, modern and homey hostel in a safe and convenient location.Read more...
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