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Among the great number of volcanic mountains in Ecuador, there is an Avenue of Volcanoes in the center of the country, with some of the most breathtaking volcanoes. There are more than 70 volcanoes along 300 km, surrounded by lakes and an incredible biodiversity, which creates unique landscapes of contrasts and beauty. 1. SANGAY With 5230 meters […]

If you are planning to travel to Galapagos Islands or other touristic destinations of Ecuador, we recommend you to dedicate at least one day of your itinerary to travel to Cuenca. Known as ‘the Athens of Ecuador’, Cuenca is a marvelous city with an amazing architecture, a lot of exotic experiences to enjoy and a fantastic […]

Many travelers that come to Ecuador think about visiting one of the most beautiful Islands of the world: Galapagos Archipelago. However, many of them ask us: “Should I take a cruise or do a land-based tour?” A yacht allows you to see more islands in the same time, and another advantage is that the best […]

Tourists planning to travel to Ecuador often skip the coast in favor of the Galapagos and the Andes, but those who do so miss out on gorgeous stretches of coastline with fantastic sun, surf, and seafood, and some really relaxing beach towns. Here are 10 things to know before traveling to the coast of Ecuador: […]

South America, coined a new literary style created by Gabriel García Marquez’s masterful pen, I call it Magical Realism. In Ecuador and Peru, we find that combination of invaluable magic, exotic places, friendly people, history and archaeological treasures. Uniting these two destinations in a single tour is the best choice. This exciting route takes you […]

Travelling is an experience, and not only for the sight, which enjoys the landscapes. It’s also an experience for the palate and other senses. Ecuador is a gastronomic adventure, plenty of varied dishes from the different parts of the country: the Andes, the coast, Amazon and all the different cultures. As it is a diverse country, food is also […]

Cruising the Peruvian Amazon Rain Forest Aqua Expeditions is a tourism company originally created in Peru, and which mainly focuses on the operation of cruises in the Amazon river, nearby the city of Iquitos. Aqua Expeditions is considered one of the best Amazon cruises experience in Peru, and in order to expand its brand and […]

For millions of years, hammerhead baby sharks have grown up in a nursery protected by lush mangroves and reefs on the Ecuadorian islands of Galápagos, safe from human threat. But until November, biologists hadn’t have discovered their hiding place, in what could be one of the last secrets revealed in this archipelago located 1,000 km west […]

The story of the hacienda goes back to the first colonial times (1.584) where the first allocations of lands located in the region of Cayambe exist, which then became part of the hacienda. In the year 1.668, Felix Luna, sold the property of the Augustinian priests and they transferred the property to the Jesuit priests […]