Ecuador is a country of incredible contrasts. Despite being about the same size as the state of Colorado, it boasts quiet ocean shores in the sunny and dry west, dense, humid rainforests in the east, and huge mountains in the middle of the country. Several of Ecuador’s peaks are a good deal higher than the […]
Formed by a complex of canals and virtually untouched emerald-green islands, humid and dry forests and mist-covered hills, the Manglares-Churute Ecological Reserve is truly impressive. The Reserve was named a wetland of global importance (RAMSAR) in 1990, and contains three important highlights: El Canclón Lake, the Churute hills and the mangrove forests. The abundant plant […]
The Amazon rainforest has some of the largest remaining jungle wilderness areas on the planet. In those wild places, one can find flocks of colorful parrots and macaws, exotic toucans that troop through the jungle canopy, tapirs hiding in the undergrowth, bizarre insects, and trees that tower high overhead. That said, most of those wild […]
Situated high in the Andean mountains, at an altitude of over 3,500 meters above sea level, the El Angel Ecological Reserve is real wilderness. A must for the adventurous traveler, this park is a garden of hardy grasses, lagoons and rivers whose m most impressive feature are its areas dotted with the curious Espeletia plant […]
One of Ecuador’s major destinations is on the bucket list of every world traveler. That much visited place is known as the Galapagos Islands and the famed archipelago makes it onto itineraries for the best of reasons. The volcanic scenery is stunning, the beaches inviting, and there are a number of activities. One of the […]
In the language of the Kichwa, the descendents of the Incas, Pululahua means “Cloud of Water. And true to its name, the Pululahua Geobotanic Reserve is characterized by a thick cloud of mist that settles every afternoon over the high ground of this extinct volcano, whose last eruption is estimated to have been some 2,300 […]
The town of Baños is one of Ecuador’s top destinations. When you arrive at Baños for the first time, it’s easy to see why this beautiful place has attracted visitors for hundreds of years. Nestled in a valley on the flanks of Tungurahua Volcano, the surrounding scenery is absolutely stunning, the climate is wonderful, and the […]
The colonial city of Cuenca, Ecuador usually makes it onto the itineraries of most people visiting Ecuador. Given the enchanting beauty of this Andean city, it’s tough to see how this top Ecuadorian destination wouldn’t make it onto most people’s lists of must-see places. So, we know that place is scenic, but what else can […]
The fertile waters, coral reefs, rocky beaches and mangroves surrounding the Galapagos Islands are protected as part of the Marine Reserve. They are as rich in wildlife as the famous Islands themselves and snorkelers and divers will be amazed by the large number of vividly colored fish, sea stars and urchins on the coral reefs. […]
May 2, 1994 A REPORTER AT LARGE about a visit by Moi, a Huaorani Indian from the Ecuadorian Amazon, to Washington, D.C., to present the case of his tribe to the U.S. President. It had taken him nearly two weeks to reach Washington. He had written a letter inviting the President to visit the Huaorani. […]
