Ecuador in Pictures: 15 Beautiful Places to Photograph

This beautiful South American country of Ecuador has a great deal to offer those who enjoy a little adventure with their travel. Sandwiched by the Pacific Ocean to the west and the larger countries of Colombia and Peru to the east and south respectively, this nation of 16 million people features everything from well-preserved colonial architecture to trekking adventures in… Read More

Quito Airport News

#QuitoPort #Arrivals #Departures #National #International RECOMMENDATIONS We ask passengers to take into account the recommendations to take their flight in the most efficient and safe way: • Check in online to avoid processes and save time in the terminal. • Arrive at the airport four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic flights. • Avoid wearing… Read More

Quito Bus Night Tour

Fridays & Saturdays only Visit Quito’s Historical Center, from 5 meters high aboard the Official Quito Tour Bus to enjoy a panoramic view of the illuminated city, with a One-Hour stop at the traditional street La Ronda. During this time you can explore the narrow streets, home of painters, poets, writers and bohemians; and have a taste of the famous… Read More

Quito – Banos

This just in from Quito Expats Hi everyone… just letting you know of a shuttle service with Go4Shuttle that is now running between Quito and Baños. Cost is $15 per perso, Monday to Saturday. It leaves Quito at 6.30am from the New town and 7am Old Town. It leaves Baños at 3pm. Reservations are required so make sure to contact… Read More

Transport from Quito ….

This from Expats in Quito – It’s finally here; for those interested to go to Cuenca, Loja, or Guayaquil, but can’t stand those inter-provincial buses with their eternally locked-bathrooms and especially, the lousy films you’re forced to hear whether you want to see them or not: EcuVanTur and Christland Service now offer clean “busetas” that depart daily, not from Quitumbe… Read More

Hospice Care – Quito

thanks to Mary Lawrence Grover for this information This is FYI information to be stored away for future reference. Today three of us went to the Hospice San Camilo (Hospice Center) in Quito to see their facility, to ask questions and to get their advice. MAGNIFICENT is not a good enough word to describe what they offer. Their center is… Read More

Shibumi Sushi Bar – Quito

WOW quite possibly the best sushi we have had, especially here in Ecuador. Junior does an amazing job combining flavors. Make a reservation, this place is very small. Do not expect Bento boxes or Tempura – this is a Sushi Bar. Closed on the weekends. Ruiz de Castilla y Lorenzo Aldana Quito, Ecuador Call 099 180 6844 Facebook page is… Read More