There are two options to get from Quito (Ecuador) and across the border into Colombia, both of which are quite straightforward (updated 2018). You can either take a direct bus with one of the international flotas or you can make the journey yourself in a couple of small sections. (more…)
Ecuador
Visiting the Middle of the World – Quito, Ecuador
Quito is elevated at 2,800 metres above sea level, which makes it the highest official capital city in the World. Quito’s historic centre is one of the largest, least-altered and best-preserved in the Americas and moreover Quito, along with Kraków, were the first World Cultural Heritage Sites declared by UNESCO in 1978. Must be worth a visit, if only for that! (more…)
Canoeing in the Amazonian Flood Forest, Ecuador
When you think of Amazon Rainforest Brazil springs to mind, right? Rightly so, as 60% of the Amazon is located in Brazil. But the other 40% of the 2.1 million square miles of rainforest sprawls across another 8 Latin American nations, one of which being Ecuador, which is where we spent an incredible four days. (more…)
Bangin’ Baños – Top Things To Do
Baños (de Agua Santa) is a small city in the Andean highlands of Ecuador situated under volcano Tungurahua. Its name, which is Spanish for “Baths (of sacred water),” comes from the famous hydrothermal springs in the area. It’s equally popular with foreigners as with Ecuadorians, and is an important hub for outdoor sports and jungle tours. (more…)
