Category: Ecuador
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Bartolome Island Tour: An Amazing Day Trip In The Galápagos
Are you looking at Galapagos Island day tours and wondering which one would be best? Or are you trying to decide if a Bartolome Island tour is worth it? Well, you are in the right place. Keep reading to get all the tour details and learn from our experience on a day tour to Bartolome…
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Where To See The Amazing Giant Tortoises On Santa Cruz Island, Galápagos
What is one animal in the Galápagos no one wants to miss? The giant Galápagos tortoises of course! And our first outing when we arrived was to see these amazing creatures. This post dives into where to see giant tortoises on Santa Cruz Island. Keep reading to find out more. The Galapagos tortoises live on…
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Galapagos Entry Requirements: What You Need To Know Before Visiting
Since the Galapagos Islands are an isolated archipelago off the coast of the mainland of Ecuador and 97% of those islands are protected land, there are some rules you need to follow before you go to the Galapagos. Before we get to the Galapagos entry requirements, I’d like to tell you our somewhat crazy experience…
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Is Ecuador Expensive? Uncover The Surprising Cost Of Visiting Quito
We were excited to be in Quito after visiting the Galapagos. Mainly to slow down the rate we were burning through cash. We knew that our lodging was going to be significantly cheaper, and that we had very minimal transport expenses. Is Ecuador expensive? This all depends on where you go. When we were in…
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The Best Day Of Adventures: A Cotopaxi Tour From Quito
“In conclusion, Cotopaxi is the best!” This is the final sentence of a recent writing assignment that our son,Isaac, submitted. (The full version is at the bottom of this post.) I do hope that he remembers our adventurous day on a Cotopaxi tour as “the best” because it was pretty awesome. However, I’m not sure…
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The Best Things To Do On Santa Cruz Galapagos
Santa Cruz Island is one of the most developed of the Galápagos Islands and this is where we decided to base ourselves for our one month adventure. After spending much of this time exploring the island, I put together a list of the best things to do on Santa Cruz Galapagos. Some of the links…
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North Seymour Island Tour – Where To See Amazing Birds In The Galápagos
One of the last experiences we took while staying in the Galápagos Islands was a North Seymour Island tour. I’m going to take you on a journey of what to expect during a day trip to North Seymour Island, so keep reading if you are deciding if a tour is worth it or not. This…
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The Top Spots To See In Historic Downtown Quito
Downtown Quito! Before we start talking about the best things to do in historic downtown Quito, a lot of you lovely readers have been wondering what it’s like here. Quito is a very long, skinny city with a population of between 2 and 3 million people. Because it is surrounded by mountains, there are limits…
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How To Visit The Middle Of The World In Ecuador
Tourist traps. We typically run the other direction. Every now and then you have to bite though, right? I mean we were in Ecuador. Ecuador = Equator, so why not go check out it out. As it was only a $15 Uber ride away, we jumped at visiting the middle of the world. There are…
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24 Hours In Quito: The Ultimate 1-day Itinerary
Planning a quick stopover or short trip to Ecuador’s capital? Only have 24 hours in Quito and feeling overwhelmed by all the possibilities? Don’t worry! This high-altitude gem nestled in the Andes Mountains can absolutely be explored in a single day, and we’re here to help you make the most of every moment. Quito is…