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The Charles Darwin Foundation is responsible for operating the Charles Darwin Research Station (CDRS), which is a biological research station. The research station also serves as an active breeding center. It can be found in Puerto Ayora located on Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos Islands. One of the missions of the research station is to provide […]

Travel Time: 1 While Quito is a fantastic place to wander and take in the sites, it’s certainly not the only stop on your Ecuador vacation. Here are some short side trips you can take to see what other marvels Ecuador has to offer. 1. Mindo Distance from Quito: 60 miles (96.8km) Travel Time: 2h Every […]

Within the framework of the new edition of the Latin American Roaming Art, this year the main topic is Galapagos. LARA Project has received an important international interest and respect from the Latin American contemporary art community. Every new edition invites eight artists to travel to an specific place, and this year the project is focused […]

Although the Guayaquil cemetery has been overlooked for many years by locals and international visitors, its hidden historical value represents a variety of stories that came to this city by the end of the 19th and beginning of the 20th century. There is an urban myth that back in the days that consist on the […]

The Galapagos Islands are encircled by thousands of miles of Open Ocean, this fauna of the islands proves to be a natural for the seabirds to occupy and populate. Visitors notice about nineteen resident species while the Biologists estimate that 750,000 seabirds exist in Galapagos which includes thirty percent of the world’s blue-footed boobies. World’s […]

Quito, that was founded in the XVI Century on the ruins of an Inca city, has the best-preserved colonial downtown in Latin America. It is located in the heart of the Andes and has a lot of monuments worth to be visited that were part of the Baroque style imported from Europe. So, if you are an […]

Cuenca is a treasure to discover in Latin America, a city you fall in love with when you visit it. Known as the Athens of Ecuador, it is the third largest city, set in a valley surrounded by the Andean mountains in the south of the country. Why is this town so extraordinary? It is due […]

Galapagos Islands are well known as a relaxing destination, or to live an adventure while enjoying the incredible biodiversity that inspired Darwin’s theory of species. But let me tell you Galapagos Islands are also a great destination for foodies, with gourmet dishes and high-end restaurants for the most exquisite palates. If you are looking for a gastronomic experience, […]

Are you ready to discover the most spectacular beaches in Galapagos Islands? Know the best beaches for relaxing in Galapagos. The ecuadorian Archipelago is one of the favourite tourists destinations. A big part of the visitors go there to observe and appreciate their natural wonders, the perfect scenario for relaxing and disconnecting. The Enchanted Islands are a paradise […]