Ecuador Continental

QUITO The cultural heritage of Quito, Ecuador’s capital, is of such importance, that it was the world’s first city to be declared by the UNESCO as a  “World Heritage Cultural…

MINDO The cloud forests of Mindo, located two-hour drive from Quito, has been a world acclaimed for its natural diversity.   This unique humid forest is a protected zone and…

PAPALLACTA & THE ANTISANA VOLCANO By the edge of the Highlands and the Amazon, there are the hot springs of thermal water amidst mist, moorland, primary forests, rivers, and lagoons,…

OTAVALO & THE CHASKI ROUTE Going north from Quito, there is the Imbabura Province which is also known as the “land of lakes.”  Still going in through the highland region, the…

KARANKI MAGDALENA COMMUNITY The Magdalena Community is an indigenous community near the Otavalo market and Ibarra, once home to the last Inca emperor: Atahualpa. It’s located in a paradise lost…

CUENCA Another UNESCO’s World Heritage Site is the historic city of Cuenca.  Its historical constructions date back centuries ago and have remained intact for all this time because it has…

GUAYAQUIL Guayaquil is the biggest city in Ecuador and is the main port.  It is a modern city with a touch of historical sites that are located in the center. …

TROPICAL HACIENDA The agriculture in the coast is very different from the agricultural activities in the highlands.  That is why the haciendas are a great place to learn more about…

THE AMAZON The Ecuadorian Amazon is one of the most diverse places on Earth. Located on the eastern side of the country, it is home to unique ecosystems where various…

AMAZON LODGES Sacha Lodge: located in the Sucumbios province up in the north basin of the Amazon.  Arriving at the nearest airport in Coca city the adventure starts after lunch when…