On a recent research trip to Ecuador, our Americas specialist, Henrietta, ventured high into the Andes before setting sail around the Galapagos Islands. Along with encountering an array of exotic wildlife (including a 25-year-old giant tortoise), she hiked up the Sierra Negra volcano and enjoyed a cooking class with a Quechua family. Read on to discover what made her trip memorable and find out some top tips for your next Ecuador adventure.
29th May 2024 - Ecuador Travel Tips
Latin America has its fair share of sustainability-conscious countries. Costa Rica has been crowned the region’s eco-conscious capital, Brazil wins the award for most endemic species and even Argentina has been adding to its eco-credentials in recent years, with projects that work to protect the country’s natural assets. And while Ecuador is the fourth-smallest country on the continent, it stands proudly among its peers with various initiatives in place that aim to preserve its diverse landscapes and staggering wildlife (the country boasts just over six percent of all species on the planet).
1st November 2023 - Ecuador Responsible Travel
Picture this: you’re meandering slowly over bulbous mounds of volcanic rock and past spiney skeletons of half dead trees, all the while keeping your eyes peeled for the distant silhouette of an enormous domed-shell creeping slowly along the horizon. The air is dense with birdsong, plunging you straight into a David Attenborough documentary and leaving you with a sense that wildlife in the Galapagos Islands really is like nothing else in the world.
20th December 2022 - Ecuador Safari & Wildlife
M/Y Grace For those who want a dose of ocean-going luxury and fine dining with their Galapagos exploration, the Grace is the boat to choose. Drenched in history and elegance, you'll feel like nothing short of a royal aboard this supremely slick yacht. With a maximum of 16 people on board, guests can expect immaculate cabins, a spacious sun-deck and a Jacuzzi for wiling away the evenings with a refreshing cocktail in hand.
28th June 2021 - Ecuador Hotels
Consisting of 18 volcanic islands and home to a rich variety of marine and land creatures, the Galapagos Islands are often the main reason to visit Ecuador, because they are quite simply unlike anywhere else on Earth. Original Travel client Rosemary tells us about her experience on board Eric, one of the luxury (despite the name) ships that explore these islands... Sailing through the Galapagos on Eric.
28th June 2021 - Ecuador Safari & Wildlife
Hacienda San Agustin de Callo Just over an hour from the capital Quito, the Hacienda San Agustin de Callo is built on one of the two most significant Inca sites in Ecuador. Since Inca times, the buildings have been an Augustinian convent and then home to a French Geodesic Mission, and as a result, the Hacienda incorporates very distinct architectural styles - Inca, Spanish colonial and 20th Century Republican.
28th June 2021 - Ecuador Hotels
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