The Galapagos Islands is an Ecuadorian Marine Reserve, and a very popular tourist destination just off the coast of South America. Instead of being one big island, its an archipelago which came into existence through volcanic eruptions. There are only four inhabited islands: Santa Cruz, San Cristobal, Isabela, and Floreana. Santa Cruz has the largest …
Wanderbus is a relatively new travel company offering hop-on hop-off itineraries in Ecuador. It’s a more in-depth tourist experience than simply traveling in a straight line from A to B. Long ago I did a fixed itinerary bus trip in Europe. But there was no freedom to stay longer in your favorite places. Thus, …
Ecuador is a country with many different climates. In the highlands of Quito or Cuenca, it can be cold and rainy – and the air is thinner. While in the tropical Amazon jungle it’s generally hot and humid (think mosquitos). At the same time, the coastal region provides a very sunny climate. Thanks to these …