Ecuador’s colonial capital city, Quito, has a lot to offer. Take a walking tour to learn about and see colonial sites, do day trips from Quito to the Mitad del Mundo Monument and other sites, or explore the city on your own. Not to mention, you can also sample some of the very best chocolate […]
When we travel, we don’t just board planes to dive coral reefs, hike in areas with spectacular mountain scenery, and experience world-class bucket-list destinations. We also travel to experience local culture and food is always a big part of the local scene. We like to taste cuisine that we can’t find at home, and sample […]
There’s a very good reason why you may have seen ads for visiting Ecuador during sports events, online, and other venues. To put it plainly, this exciting South American country is quickly taking center stage as one of the newest, must-see places on the globe. The reasons for visiting Ecuador are too many to mention […]
As part of our National Geographic World Legacy Awards celebrations and 21st anniversary and as part of our constant desire to improve the quality of our service. Tropic is glad to announce that a new manager, Jose Luis Quintero, a professional in the areas of marketing and business administration has been officially incorporated onto our […]
Although there is a lot to see and experience in Ecuador, that’s an understatement. A two or even three week trip isn’t enough to take in all of the sights and activities in this exciting country. One of those many possibilities is situated just south of Quito, and it goes by the evocative name of […]
A cruise is the best way to visit the Galapagos Islands but once the cruise is over, the adventure doesn’t have to end. The quiet beaches and tranquil atmosphere of this bucket list destination makes it an ideal place to relax for a few days more. During that post-cruise R and R, if you still […]
Tropic’s Work with Indigenous Huaorani In Ecuador’s Amazon Receives National Geographic World Legacy Award QUITO, ECUADOR, March 17, 2015 – Ecuador’s leading purveyor of extraordinary experiences, Tropic Journeys in Nature (Tropic), walked away from ITB Berlin in March as one of five winners in the National Geographic Society’s 2015 National Geographic World Legacy Award. Jascivan Carvalho, innovative […]
Quito, the capital city of Ecuador, is where most travelers arrive to this exciting country. Although you could leave the capital city to visit the amazing traditional markets at Otavalo, take a train tour through the scenic Avenue of the Volcanoes, or fly to coastal Guayaquil and the Galapagos Islands, most people stay in Quito […]
Train rides can be fun, a romantic adventure, long, boring trips, or all of the above. Although you can’t take the train to Ecuador, you can indeed take train rides once you are in country and they aren’t exactly “boring”. The following are just three of many reasons why a ride on an Ecuadorian train […]
The Amazon jungle is famous for an incredible variety of wildlife and the Huaorani Ecolodge is no exception. Since this western corner of Amazonia is one of the most biodiverse places on the planet, guests of the ecolodge can expect to see quite the assortment of creatures. The following are a very short list of […]
