A small coastal city in the province of Santa Elena, Salinas is one of western Ecuador's most popular tourist towns. Featuring miles of pristine white sand beaches, fine dining, shopping and year-round sun and warm weather, thousands of sur… read more
Octavalo is a northern Ecuador town known for its markets and beautiful landscape. Each Saturday, artisans from the area gather to sell produce and crafts. During the week, visitors will find Octavalo to be much more quiet and can spend the… read more
Manta, a port city adjacent to a dry tropical forest on the Pacific coast of Ecuador, is known for commercial tuna fishing, production of vegetable oil and commercialization of straw hats. Manta has some of South America's most beautiful b… read more
Quito is the capital city of Ecuador located just 15 miles from the Equator in northwestern South America. Quito's altitude in the plaza of the central square is approximately 9,200 feet, which is almost twice the elevation of Denver, Colo… read more
While Belize serves as the crown jewel of scuba diving in the Central American region, there are a wealth of other diving locations. From the famous Blue Hole Lighthouse Reef to the Galapagos Islands of Ecuador, you have plenty for choices… read more
A visit to the Galapagos Islands is an experience not everyone gets to enjoy---seeing prehistoric iguanas, giant tortoises and exotic birds Darwin once named and categorized connects you to history and South American culture. Apart from tou… read more
Nature and birdwatching enthusiasts can enjoy a variety of Ecuador birding tours. Ecuador is home to around 1,640 species of birds, with the Mindo-Nambillo Protected Forest giving home to 500 of these species. With so many beautiful species… read more
Quito -- pronounced KEE-toh -- is the capital city of Ecuador. With a location just 15 miles south of the equator, Quito is situated on the slope of an active volcano and the city's elevation is above 9,000 feet. read more
A four-hour flight from Miami, Ecuador is located on the northwestern coast of South America. U.S. citizens need a passport but no visa for visits of under 90 days. Landscapes range from the lowlands on the Pacific coast to the volcanic And… read more
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