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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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Tue, 15 May 2012 | By kaitlynfaebarrett | Photo Gallery
Adventures on the mainland and in the ocean
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Tags: banos, canyoning, cotopaxi, ecuador, llapingachos, mariscal, quito, rappelling, sea lions, ziplining
Sat, 21 Apr 2012 | By mattandnetty | Views [67] | Comments [3]
Well, sorry about the delay and thanks to you all for being so patient! I'm just going to whizz through South America with you now, from the 23rd March. - On the move to Cuenca, the 3rd largest city in Ecuador. The scenary is beautiful, rolling ... Read more >
Thu, 12 Apr 2012 | By agrant | Views [137] | Comments [1]
Despite the trials of south American transit we did eventually make it to Baltra, Galapagos on time as scheduled. The adventure restarted immediately on arrival as we had forgotten the $100 entrance fee into the islands... Oops! We managed to scrape ... Read more >
Sun, 25 Mar 2012 | By mattandnetty | Views [185] | Comments [8]
Fri, 16 Mar 2012 | By simonehawkins | Views [149] | Comments [1]
So, it's been a while since the last update..... But have fallen in love with a new country..... I already have a couple of favs.... But Ecuador is now solidly in the top 5. We've had a very busy last week, starting of with a quick flight from Quito ... Read more >
Sat, 10 Mar 2012 | By jenc_13 | Views [48]
After a less than ideal welcome to Ecuador (ie no welcome at all) I was introduced to my host family for my week in Quito the following morning. I was staying in the home of a grandmotherly lady who lives in the Mariscal area of Quito (affectionately ... Read more >
Sun, 4 Mar 2012 | By mattandnetty | Views [252] | Comments [5]
Matt was in reception at Hostel Chiminea, and American guys asks the women at the desk, "Do you know, is it going to rain all day?"! Well, it made us laugh, anyway! The old legs are definately aching! We have a lazy start to the day, just ... Read more >
Fri, 2 Mar 2012 | By mattandnetty | Views [154] | Comments [2]
A piecefull night! Definately a good call, being everso slightly out of town. We really like it here, so have booked in for yet another night. We must really move on, on Saturday though, otherwise, we will never get to Peru! We literally go 2 minutes ... Read more >
Thu, 1 Mar 2012 | By mattandnetty | Views [129] | Comments [2]
Up at 6 this morning to pack. Taxi pick´s us up at about 8.15 at takes us the 30 minute ride to Quitumbe, the main bus terminal. We are very suprised at how modern it is. We make our way to the counters, that say Baños. There are 3 of them and as ... Read more >
Wed, 29 Feb 2012 | By mattandnetty | Views [145] | Comments [3]
Another disturbed nights sleep! but watching the humming bird outside the window at breakfast (all be it, briefly) made up for it! Had a walk around the part of town we are staying in, nothing too exciting happening here, we did get offered some weed ... Read more >
Tue, 28 Feb 2012 | By dwooden66 | Photo Gallery
Kicking it in the Cloud Forest
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Mon, 27 Feb 2012 | By mattandnetty | Views [215] | Comments [7]
Well, we awake, from a rather restless sleep! To tell you more about our accommodation,- the curtains are so thin, they are not worth having up, the window is rotten, (guess who spotted that?), the bathroom is about the size of a caravan one! Other than ... Read more >
Sun, 26 Feb 2012 | By mattandnetty | Views [134] | Comments [2]
Before I start, I want you to know I am typing this on a key board, where most of the letters have worn off the keypad! Also, no spell check, as it is in Spanish, so sorry for any mistakes! Packing up! Joyce has offeed to make us Bake ´n´Shark as ... Read more >
Sat, 18 Feb 2012 | By viajandooso | Views [50]
I had arranged to meet Fredy at his Hosteria today to help him work in return for a Spanish lesson. I headed out and caught the Blue bus number one as instructed, but had failed to ask which direction I needed to go. In the town of Napo I wondered about ... Read more >
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