Discovering the city of Cuenca, the Athens of Ecuador

Cuenca

The city of Cuenca in Ecuador is a beautiful city with a great cultural heritage that has much to offer those who visit it. Here are some suggestions of places you could visit in this city that was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1978: Tabla de contenidos The Historical Center Here you … Read more

Visiting the colossus Cotopaxi volcano

Parque nacional Cotopaxi

Cotopaxi is the national park that houses the imposing volcano of the same name, which at 5,897 meters high is one of the most visited and climbed mountains in Ecuador. Contents The avenue of volcanoes That was the name given to this area by the German naturalist Alexander von Humboldt in 1802. The imposing Cotopaxi, … Read more

Unforgettable trip to the Galapagos Islands

Galápagos

The Galapagos Islands are incredible and if you are thinking of taking a trip of discovery, here are seven reasons why you should book your ticket now. These volcanic islands are located in the Pacific Ocean, about 1000 km west of mainland Ecuador. They have been called a unique ‘living museum and showcase of evolution’ … Read more

Water and biodiversity in the Cayambe-Coca National Park

Parque Nacional Cayambe-Coca

The Cayambe-Coca National Park is located in the inter-Andean region of northern Ecuador and has a great diversity of landscapes and ecosystems. Some places that you can visit in the park are: Contents Some things to keep in mind… Visiting the park has no cost. You just have to register within the hours that the … Read more

Discovering Quito: its culture and natural beauties

Quito

Quito is the capital of Ecuador and a city rich in history, culture, and natural beauty. It offers travelers an exciting and unforgettable experience. Here are seven reasons why you should visit it! Contents Historical Center It is a fascinating place and is one of the best preserved and largest historical centers in Latin America … Read more

Quito Historic Center

Quito

The Historic Center of Quito has an unimaginable architectural wealth. It is considered the best preserved historical complex and one of the most important in Latin America. «Founded in the 16th century on the ruins of an ancient Inca city and perched at 2,850 meters above sea level, the capital of Ecuador has the best … Read more

Pre-Inca culture and nature in the Cochasquí Archaeological Park

Cochasqui

Located in Ecuador, approximately 70 kilometers north of the city of Quito, it is an archaeological site that is worth knowing as it houses a series of pyramids and pre-Columbian structures belonging to the Quitu-Cara culture. Archaeological Mystery Although archaeological research has been carried out in Cochasquí, there are still many mysteries surrounding the exact … Read more