Exploring the world one country at a time
Exploring the world one country at a time
Plaza San Francisco, Cuenca Highlights Visitied Cuenca’s historic district and Mirador de Turi. Time of Visit: April 2024 Duration of Visit: Three nights Description Cuenca is the third largest city in Ecuador. It is located in the southern one third of the country at an elevation of roughly 2,530 m (8,300 feet). The city is …
Baños sign in front of the Nuestra Señora del Rosario de Agua Santa Church HIGHLIGHTS Baños de Agua Santa or Baños is a cool small town with no shortage of fun outdoor activities to do. We wished we have stayed longer. Time of Visit: April 2024 Duration of Visit: Three nights DESCRIPTION Baños de Agua …
19,000+ ft Cotopaxi volcano partially shrouded by clouds Highlights Took a day tour of Cotopaxi National Park. Hiked up to Rifugio Jose Rivas but did attempt to hike to the glacier due to the high altitude. This was our first time being at 16,000 ft above sea level. Used the city of Latacunga as our …
Quilotoa Lake and the Mirador de Cristal “Cueva del Condor” Highlights Visited Quilotoa volcano lake as a day tour from the city of Latacunga. Time of Visit: April 2024 Duration of Visit: Day Trip from Latacunga Description Quilotoa Lake is a beautiful emerald colored lake within a volcanic crater. It is located up in the …
Mitad del Mundo monument north of Quito Highlights Visited Mitad del Mundo park and Centro Historio. Mitad del Mundo park has a large equatorial monument filled with exhibits about Ecuador. Centro Historico has a couple of plazas surrounded by Spanish colonial style buildings including the Carondelet Palace. Time of Visit: April 2024 Duration of Visit: …
Highlights All the necessary information in planning a trip to the Galapagos. Here we detail: Time of Visit: April 2024 Duration of Visit: 10 Nights Description Galapagos is a unique place. It is one of the few places on earth where wild animals and humans co-exists. Most of the animals here have no fear of …
Description Isabela is the largest island in the Galapagos. Puerto Villamil is the largest settlement and is located on the island’s southern shore. It is a relatively small settlement where the streets are still unpaved. Puerto Villamil is blessed with a long beach that is easily accessible by walking. What To Do Concha de Perla …
Description This easternmost inhabited island is dubbed as the land of paradise. San Cristobal can be a relaxing getaway. There are many beaches to choose from. Some reachable by combination of taxi ride and walking while others can only be reached by signing with a tour. The island’s main settlement is Puerto Basquerizo Moreno or …
One of the many free roaming Galapagos tortoises in Rancho Primicias, Santa Cruz Island Description Santa Cruz is the island between Isabela and San Cristobal. Its main town, Puerto Ayora is located at the south end of the island and is the largest settlement among the Galapagos Islands. There are two other settlements but those …