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The Incas had the largest Empire in pre-Columbian America. Their civilization started in Peru around the 12th Century. They developed a very rich culture, with their art, their traditions and a very complex development of civilization. Their main city was located in what is known as Cusco, nowadays a city of Peru that has preserved some of their origins. […]

Santiago is one of the marvelous islands in the Ecuadorian Archipelago, Galapagos Islands. It is the fourth largest island, with 585 square kilometers (226 sq mi), dominated by a volcanic dome surrounded by small cones. Along with some of the large western volcanoes of Isabela Island and Fernandina, Santiago is also volcanically active. Named Santiago in honor of […]

One thing is to read about the Incas, or watch a documentary about the Galapagos Islands and their exotic animals, but another thing is to experience all this by yourself. Kids learn so much when travelling, and it is also a perfect moment for families to spend time together, have fun and also learn to deal with […]

Quito’s historic center is one of Latin America’s most well preserved. Most visitors of the center head over to the famed Independence Plaza, San Francisco Plaza or the Compañia de Jesus Church. While all of these places are must-sees, also not to miss in the center is a magical neighborhood – San Marcos – tucked away in its […]

A recyclable system has been developed for over four years in order to preserve the Galapagos Island’s resources. This system consists in the detailed separation between recyclable, organic, and non-recyclable products. The organic products are used as fertilizers for the orchards where organic fruit and vegetables are planted. Nonetheless the few orchards located in the […]

The Amazon rainforest is a flora and fauna paradise! It represents over half of the planet’s remaining rainforests. This is the main reason (among others!) why it is a great destination for ecotourists, bird watchers and photography lovers… On top of all those great activities for adventure lovers, there are also activities for tourists from everywhere who […]

Imagine a land of contrasts… a land of coasts, mountains… One of the most biodiverse of the world… Welcome to Ecuador! Everybody knows Galapagos and Quito, but the country has many other extraordinary places to discover. These are 5 good reasons to choose Ecuador for your next vacation. You will not regret! ECUADOR HAS A UNIQUE […]

Among the different islands of Galapagos, we can find Santa Cruz Island. It is the second largest island after Isabela Island. It has an area of 381 mi2 and a human population of 12,000 individuals. Santa Cruz has many wonders that are worth visiting. Travelers are delighted by the island’s variety of wildlife and geology, as […]

Otavalo is one of the cities with more native population in Ecuador. It combines the charm of an ecuadorian city with the beauty of the surroundings, such as the peaks of Imbabura, Peguche Waterfall, Cotacachi and Mojanda volcanoes. For visitors who love shopping, Otavalo has one of the oldest indigenous markets in Latin America, where tourists can […]