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A Father and Son Odyssey
One traveler describes his adventure to the Amazon and the cloudforest of Ecuador with his son.

About Bellavista Cloud Forest Reserve
Explore, hike and look for birds and orchids on your Ecuador tour at the Bellavista cloud forest lodge, enjoy the gourmet food and just relax, or tackle a real adventure to the hidden falls!

Activities and Weather
Activities and weather tips for Amazon jungle tours

Advice for High Altitude
Tips for coping with high altitude on your Adventure Life tour.

Andean Music and Dance
A traveler's description of Andean music, instruments used in Ecuadorian music, and the role that music and dance play in Andean culture.

Betty Ann's Story
Betty Ann Morgan takes another trip to San Vincente de Paul Orphanage in Quito, and revisits the people and the places that continue to make such an impact on her life.

Cabañas Quilatoa
Ecuador's Gringo Trail includes a tour through the countries celebrated Otavalo, Quito, Latacunga, Banos, Riobamba and Cuena. Learn more about these wonderful locations and what makes them such a popular stop during your Ecuador adventures!

Dave & Val’s Ecuadorian Adventures, 2008
Adventure Life travelers, Dave and Val LaHart, share a travel tale about their experiences during our Wildlife Odyssey trip to the Ecuadorian Amazon and Galapagos Islands.

Delay of Pipeline Construction
January 2003, Press Release: Delay of pipeline construction in Ecuador's Amazon stands in the way of Citigroup loan guarantees

Ecuador Rainforest Adventure
Travelogue from an Adventure Life Ecuador jungle tour. Chronicles the traveler's stay at Nativo Lodge and experience canoeing through the Ecuadorian Amazon.

ECUADOR: An Adventure with Diversity
Ecuador is one of the ecologically diverse countries in the world offering incredible travel experiences in the Amazon, Andes, and Galapagos Islands.

Family Travel in Ecuador
Ecuador is an ideal destination for families interested in educational travel. With four distinct ecosystems in a relatively small area, travelers can experience a high degree of natural diversity in a short period of time.

Galapagos Travel Journal - Betty Wittels
Get a first-hand account of an Adventure Life traveler and her experience in Ecuador and the Galapagos. Betty traveled with us to the Galapagos onboard the Diamante.

Health Tips for Going to the Jungle
Health advice for Amazon tours, including advice for avoiding traveler's diarrhea and malaria, as well as recommended vaccinations and boosters.

Jungle Packing Tips
Essentials and useful items for your Amazon jungle trip

Las Fiestas Patrias
Visit Peru and Ecuador during independence days, celebrated as Las Fiestas Patrias. Their holidays, both observed near the end of July, commemorate the birthday of military leader Simon Bolivar. A look at the history of Peru and Ecuador's quest for indepe

Longline Fishing Threatens Galapagos Islands
The International Galapagos Tour Operator Assocation is fighing proposals to introduce longline fishing to the islands. Here's how you can help save the Galapagos Islands.

Morgan Volunteers in Ecuador
Articles from a Montana newspaper about one volunteer's experience at the San Vicente de Paul orphanage while touring in Quito, Ecuador.

People, Mountains and Spirits in the Andes
The Andes Mountain Range includes so much more than an unforgettable trekking circuit. The rural countryside of the Andes and its inhabitant offer travelers true contact with the beauty, culture and mystery of the Andes.

Pintores de Tigua: Indigenous Artists of Ecuador
Description of Tigua art. Tigua artists live southwest of Quito, high in the Ecuadorian Andes and are known for their colorful paintings of rural life.

Quito School of Art - Clashing Tides of Indigenous and European Culture
Description of the Quito School of Art

Sacha Lodge Information
Information about Ecuador's premier rainforest lodge

Sierra Negra Erupts in the Galapagos
Information about the tourist destination of Sierra Negra and it's recent eruption

South American Packing Essentials
Packing advice, including a list of recommended essentials for trips to South America

This Isn't Your Traditional Galapagos Tour
Traditional Galapagos travel is changing. While taking a cruise is still the most popular way to explore the islands, new tours are offering unique and unusual ways to explore the beauty and the wonder of the Galapagos.

To Weave for the Sun: Andean Weaving
A history of the textiles and Andean weavings that you'll find throughout Latin America, discover what you'll find while traveling thru indigenous markets like Ecuador's Otavalo market and the Pisac market of Peru.

Two National Parks Declared Off Limits to Drilling, Mining
Efforts to protect the Amazon, including how Adventure Life Amazon tours benefit the Cuyabeno reserve

Ecuador Articles & Information :
Longline Fishing Threatens Galapagos Islands | Sierra Negra Erupts in the Galapagos | This Isn't Your Traditional Galapagos Tour | Family Travel in Ecuador | A Father and Son Odyssey | Dave & Val’s Ecuadorian Adventures, 2008 | ECUADOR: An Adventure with Diversity | Betty Ann's Story | People, Mountains and Spirits in the Andes | Cabañas Quilatoa | Pintores de Tigua: Indigenous Artists of Ecuador | Quito School of Art - Clashing Tides of Indigenous and European Culture | Two National Parks Declared Off Limits to Drilling, Mining | South American Packing Essentials | Las Fiestas Patrias | Morgan Volunteers in Ecuador | Andean Music and Dance | To Weave for the Sun: Andean Weaving | Ecuador Rainforest Adventure | Health Tips for Going to the Jungle | Activities and Weather | Jungle Packing Tips | Sacha Lodge Information | Delay of Pipeline Construction | Advice for High Altitude | About Bellavista Cloud Forest Reserve | Galapagos Travel Journal - Betty Wittels