List of Volcanoes in Ecuador

Posted on July 28, 2013July 28, 2013 by Patrice Baron Parent

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_volcanoes_in_Ecuador

World Travel Award winners in South America

Posted on July 21, 2013July 21, 2013 by Patrice Baron Parent

From Ecuador Expats, David Sasaki: Quito won another prestigious award. The city was named the leading destination in South America by the World Travel Awards which are considered the Oscars of tourism. Quito beat out Lima, Bogotá, Río de Janeiro, São Paulo, Buenos Aires, Santiago and the Galápagos. The Arasha Tropical Forest Resort & Spa in Ecuador was also named… Read More

Tren de la Libertad – Ibarra to Salinas

Posted on July 6, 2013July 6, 2013 by Patrice Baron Parent

taking the train from Ibarra to Salinas great day trip lots of great scenery (and don’t forget to wave) http://www.ecuadorbytrain.com/trainecuador/index.php/rutas-del-tren/tren-de-la-libertad

Move over, Rio – Quito is South America’s hottest must-see city

Posted on June 26, 2013June 26, 2013 by Patrice Baron Parent

Great article http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/travel/destinations/move-over-rio-quito-has-arrived/article12786249/

Tren Crucero (Cruise Train)

Posted on June 4, 2013June 5, 2013 by Patrice Baron Parent

I requested additional information from them and this is what they sent to me (not sure when we are going but would like to for sure) Departures 2013 & 2014 Offical Price List 2013-1 tren crucero day by day itinerary 2013 INGLES Dear Patrice, Thank you for your interest in our product Tren Crucero, which is actually the most stunning… Read More

Mindo – a Bird Lovers Paradise

Posted on April 20, 2013April 20, 2013 by Admin

A few pictures to tempt you to check out the cloud forest. From Cotacachi about a 4 hour ride in the bus – from Quito about 1.5 hours. The roads are curvy so be prepared. You can catch a bus from Quito or hire a driver – either way be sure to check it out, soon! Hummingbird up close Hummingbird… Read More