Destination: Ecuador
There are [376] stories and [5051] photos from Ecuador
The smallest country in the rugged Andean highlands, Ecuador has an array of vibrant indigenous cultures, well-preserved colonial architecture, otherworldly volcanic landscapes, dense rainforest and sublime islands - all in a nation no bigger than the US state of Nevada.
Once a banana republic, Ecuador's politicians still pocket the wealth accumulated from its treasures: a picture-perfect capital, the all-consuming Amazonian jungle, breathtaking wildlife reserves, ancient sites, remote indigenous villages, and, of course, world-famous tropical beaches.
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By kelly4563 | Comments [4] | Views [757] | Tue, 8 May 2007
Well, I just got back from a weekend in Saraguro, an indigeous culture group 3 hours south of Cuenca. It was definitely a weekend packed full of experience. We arrived there in the late morning and were quickly shuffled off in a chiva (an open air ... Read more >
Thu, 24 Jul 2008 | By katrinamckeever | Views [9]
Lovely white washed historic Quito is easily one of the loveliest colonial cities in Latin America, but a total ghost town at night as residents hurry home to bolt their doors against the violent reputation of the city. It is a real shame as it could ... Read more >
Wed, 23 Jul 2008 | By kim-bloomfield | Views [30] | Comments [3]
Tena is in the mid-southern part of Ecuador. It is known as the doorway to the “selva”, jungle. I spent two days in the Selva. My lodge was an amazingly modern. They use eco-water system for toilets and gray water. Tubes connecting to a nearby river ... Read more >
Wed, 23 Jul 2008 | By meeshmaz | Views [19]
Hello all! Its been so long since we have updated the BLOG! Lots to fill in! Michelle G and I are sitting here together trying to reflect on everything so we don´t leave ANYTHING out!!!!!! Here goes... WEDDING. Marcelo, the brother of our host dad, ... Read more >
Sun, 20 Jul 2008 | By tnashbu | Views [18] | Comments [2]
A mi me encanta Ecuador. El pais, la gente, se amo todo. Pero, despues de estar aqui por casi seis semanas, soy muy agradecido por mi familia, mi casa, mis amigos. Hoy pensaba mucho... de mi familia, relaciones, y la posibilidad que yo y Pancho podemos ... Read more >
Sat, 19 Jul 2008 | By matsmith | Views [7]
We knew the journey to Cuenca was going to be long, expecting to be on the bus for 8 hours, so when Diuego suggested getting a private bus, we jumped at the chance. Things didnt start too well as one of the girls in our group got drunk the night before ... Read more >
Tags: panama hat, cajas national park
Fri, 18 Jul 2008 | By tnashbu | Views [42] | Comments [1]
Again it has been a long winter between posts, but this entry should be full of excitement and (GASP!) pictures. After three weeks of having the runs I am quite contently constipated... but there has been a lot more going on than changes in bowel movements.... Read more >
Thu, 17 Jul 2008 | By matsmith | Views [21]
Banos has been the most relaxing part of our journey so far. It is a holiday resort for both locals and foreigners and it is famous for its spas with water from the volcano, which is right above it. Since we arrived 3 days ago, we have been trying to ... Read more >
Tags: spas, cable car, volcano
Mon, 14 Jul 2008 | By matsmith | Views [23] | Comments [1]
arriving in the jungle, after taking local buses from quito was quite nice. after just an hour on the bus we saw an accident where aa bus had been hit by a lorry going the other way on a very narrow road in the mountains and in terribly foggy and wet ... Read more >
Tags: fire ants, lemon ants, tarantulas, tubing, indians, jungle, amazon, spiders
Sun, 13 Jul 2008 | By matsmith | Views [51] | Comments [1]
Quito has been a great introduction to South America for us, being initially worried about things we´d heard about the city being dangerous we´ve found the people to be friendly, helpful, and at times even nervous around foreigners. we love it here, ... Read more >
Tags: quito, impressive, juice, dangerous
Sat, 12 Jul 2008 | By dawnski | Views [47]
As I mentioned in my last post (which I forgot to switch to "live", sorry!), I'm now in Cusco. The plan was to take an 8-hour bus trip across the border to Piura, fly from there to Lima, sleep in the airport for a few hours, and then fly on ... Read more >
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