Travel Articles: Ecuador

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.

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.

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

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

Packing advice, including a list of recommended essentials for trips to South America. ATM/ Debit card. In every major and most minor cities in South America, I've found ATM machines that accept my debit card. Arrange for a fee waiver before leaving and save receipts in case there are errors. I was double charged or incorrectly charged more than three times totaling a staggering $970. I got it back, but it was a fight. Teva Sandals, durable and comfortable boots, and hiking socks. Hiking boots are versatile enough to wear to a show and tough enough for slogging through mud during an Andean shower. Your feet will thank you for the breather when you wear the sandals.

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.

Ecuador is an incredibly beautiful country, with nearly every type of dramatic landscape packed into its small area. Andes, cloudforest, Amazon, Galapagos Islands - come discover Ecuador!

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.

Preparing for a trip to the Amazon should include considering how to stay healthy during it. This article gives you some advice for your time in the Amazon, including tips on how to avoid traveler's diarrhea and malaria, as well as recommended vaccinations and boosters.

One traveler describes his adventure to the Amazon and the cloudforest of Ecuador with his son.

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.

The Amazon is definitely a destination you want to be prepared for as best as possible! There are probably things that even well-seasoned travelers would not think to bring along with them. These tips will guide travelers on how to pack for a trip to the Amazon Rainforest. Packing light and packing smart are key!

Adventure Life has an annual, ongoing grant program that provides funding for small, grassroots projects in the countries we visit, such as Chile. Our local partners nominate organizations and projects.

In no other place on earth can travelers hike in search of ancient tortoises, kayak past hundreds of sunbathing iguanas, and swim among sea lions all in the same day! There are so many ways to see the Galapagos, so it can be difficult to choose. Our guide will help you decide the right style of travel for you.

The sister adventure continues in a South to North tour of mainland Ecuador. Full of adventure, culture, and amazing vistas!

Adventure Life partnered with the Waponi project to purchase lamps and signs for the Secoya Lodge that started its operations officially in January this year. Here are images of the equipment being transported from the fields and rivers to finally reach the community. The Waponi project works to empower local communities to receive guests and …

Ecuador's paramo, a complex ecosystem of rolling alpine grassland, protects precious fresh water and endemic species. It is stunning in itself, but when combined with Ecuador's legendary Avenue of Volcanos - including the mighty Cotopaxi - makes this unique area of Ecuador is a steadfast crowd-pleaser. Here are a few of my favorites trips to …

It was a great Ecuadorian rainforest kayaking adventure trip! And we learned: that a large black garbage bag makes a great raincoat in a pinch.That you keep your toes away from streaming ants.To bring extra clothing in small dry bags so that you can go to dinner in something other than your pajamas. . .That you are ALONE when you are alone in the …

Adventure Life traveler, Julia, returns home from a trip to the Ecuadorian Amazon with this clip from the Yasuni Clay Lick. Located along with Napo River, this is one of the most accessible licks in the Amazon. Hundreds of parrots visit this lick each day. This is a very popular stop for guests of Sacha Lodge -- just short canoe trip from the …

Ashley and Cody experienced the wonderful hospitality of the quaint Haciendas of Ecuador on their trip. Then the were off to visit the Galapagos and take in the extraordinary wildlife of the islands aboard the ELF.

With just 3 free days, Cuenca has so many places to visit in short time... a great Ecuador trip experience.