Coming to Quito this year – here are the latest embargo dates. Please double check with your carrier as this list was current as of today (08/6/22), but things change frequently. ALWAYS check with your carrier. Restrictions (COVID19) on travel based on the country here https://www.iatatravelcentre.com/world.php Bring Back Travel – check destination information before you plan Bring Back Travel Quito… Read More
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Embargo dates 2021/2022
Coming to Quito this year – here are the latest embargo dates. Please double check with your carrier as this list was current as of today (08/27/20), but things change frequently. ALWAYS check with your carrier. Restrictions (COVID19) on travel based on country here https://www.iatatravelcentre.com/world.php Bring Back Travel – check destination information before you plan Bring Back Travel Quito Airport… Read More
17 Top rated beaches in Ecuador
The coast of Ecuador is dotted with beaches that make even the most well-traveled visitor swoon. For such a small country, the offerings are many. From sleepy, working class beach towns like Muisine to the bustling coastal resort area of Salinas, visitors will enjoy the beautiful climate, surf, sand, and a host of amenities. The influence of multiple cultures in… Read More
Traveling to the Beaches of Ecuador
thanks Raymond Benn for this Long Post – Our Two Weeks Trip Summary We recently took a two week break travelling along the beaches of Ecuador. We drove to Quito with Guillermo, flew to Guayaquil, then took the bus for the rest of the trip. We stayed in Salinas one night, Montanita three nights, Puerto Lopez four nights, Canoa for… Read More
Galapagos on a budget
Galapagos Part 1 | Galapagos Part 2 | Galapagos Part 3 So we have friends coming this summer – being am doing some research for them, thought I would share here too Galapagos – its a destination, but what if you are on a budget? http://www.aroundthisworld.com/the-poor-mans-galapagos-montanita-ecuador/ https://www.thebrokebackpacker.com/galapagos-on-a-budget-travel-guide/ https://thriftynomads.com/galapagos-islands-on-the-cheap/ stay tuned …. lots of planning going on and more details will… Read More
Mindo by bus from Cotacachi
thanks to Ray Benn for this info We took a trip to Mindo last week. Normally we would travel with either Milton Andramunio Izurieta or Fabian Vaca Alvarez, who provide first class tour services in very comfortable minibuses from Cotacachi. However, we intrepid explorers decided to try the public bus system, to suit our lazier, laid-back style of travel. Stage… Read More
Layover in Quito?
Why not check out LayOverStay? Park your luggage, light refreshments, TV, Internet, showers & more! 2nd floor easy to find LayOverStay
Fly through Ecuador’s cloud forest on a human-powered sky bike!
for your next visit to the Cloud Forest why not try something different http://inhabitat.com/human-powered-sky-bike-lets-you-fly-through-ecuadors-cloud-forest/ and the lodge https://www.mashpilodge.com/en/
Las Terrazas de Dana – Mindo
We had the pleasure to stay here with friends in March. Over the top fabulous (our reservation even included a bottle of wine). Each morning David & Staff would bring breakfast up for us to enjoy on our deck, amazing views! Evening meals were also prepared on site and simply delish!! David was available to take us a few places… Read More
LAS PALMAS DEL MAR B&B – Punta Canero
thanks Mary Freeman RECOMMENDATION FOR LAS PALMAS DEL MAR B&B laspalmasdelmar.com Las Palmas Del Mar is a beautiful B & B owned and managed by 2 great people…John and Heather treat all their guests like family and go out of their way to make everyone’s stay comfortable and enjoyable.. They are located in Punta Canero very close to Salinas.. If… Read More