Author RSSChiva Express: ‘Ride the Roof’ through Volcanoes and Lowlands
El Boliche Protected Recreation Area is a spectacular spot that allows visitors to enjoy the natural wonders of the Andean highlands. It is located at 60 kilometers (37 miles) from Quito, between the Provinces of Cotopaxi and Pichincha. El Boliche is the ...
Mountain Biking Tours in Ecuador
To experience a different sensation of adventure, along fascinating trails among the marvelous landscapes of Ecuador, choose the mountain biking programs. The varied topography and different terrains of the country offer a great opportunity to practice t...
Charles Darwin: 171th Anniversary of his Galapagos islands visit
September 7th, 1835: H.M.S. Beagle set sail from Callao, Peru, to the Galapagos Islands . About eight days later, o ff in the distance, the island of San Cristobal Island showed a high volcanic peak as evidence of arrival. They young Englishman had arrive...
March 10th, 1535: Official Discovery of the Galápagos Islands
Many visitors are marveled about the amazing wildlife and landscapes of the Galapagos Islands , but few actually know about the history behind who discovered the islands. This credit is given to a Spanish Bishop, who back in 1535, was navigating from Pana...
Finch Bay Galapagos Eco Hotel: New Areas!
Finch Bay Galapagos Islands Hotel continues to get better and better. As of February we renovated a couple of sections of our state rooms and social areas. In a nutshell, the major renovated works include:+}
* Bar Lounge Area expansion
* New terrace r...
Saquisilí Indian Market in Cotopaxi Ecuador
In the province of Cotopaxi, 76 kilometers south of Quito, is the town of Saquisilí, where the largest and most famous Saquisili Indian market of the central region of the Andes, takes place every Thursday.
Indians from different communities gather ...
Fishes of the Galapagos Islands & How to identify them
In Galapagos Islands , three months showns spectacular changes and natural events: December, January and February. Since snorkeling is one of the most rewarding activities in the Marine Reserve, the warm waters enhance the amount of detailed observation ...
The Galapagos Islands Hot Spot and its source of volcanic activity
The Galapagos Hot Spot and its source of volcanic activity Volcanic islands that originated with the activity of a hot spot, are amazing locations on Earth because of their continuous change. The islands follow a chain pattern where the older islands are ...
The Amazing Courtship of the Waved Albatross
The first report of Albatros sighting in 2005 was this past March 28th. In Galapagos, the arrival of the islands' largest bird is more than just an
arrival. It is in fact, about the start of many other natural events. For instance, the arrival of albatr...
The Fiestas of Yamor in Otavalo
The Kichwa indigenous groups that inhabit the Otavalo Ecuador area celebrate four great festivals that coincide with the two solstices and the two equinoxes. These festivals - each with its corresponding rituals and symbols -- are tied to the Andean agri...
Cuenca Ecuador: a Spanish colonial city in the Andes
Cobbled streets, graceful ironwork balconies, flowering plazas and courtyards, and religious art treasures recall Cuenca Colonial past. The stunning Andes landscapes, the blend of indigenous and Spanish peoples and cultures, the high artistic quality of l...
The Best Galapagos Islands Cruise & Tour Time: Transition Months
It is quite common for potential travellers to ask what is the best time to visit the Galapagos islands,for cruise or tour in the islands, and usually they will ask why that time is the best time. The correct answer has two variations: first, let's start ...