Culture and Discovery in Ecuador

Humidity, blasts of hot air, heavy traffic... Embark for Guayaquil, the largest city of Ecuador even though Quito is the capital. We're off for a visit of the "Pearl of the Pacific", from its landscaped river promenade (the Malecón 2000) to the cerro Santa Ana, not to mention the city centre!

Humidity, blasts of hot air, heavy traffic... Embark for Guayaquil, the largest city of Ecuador even though Quito is the capital. We're off for a visit of the "Pearl of the Pacific", from its landscaped river promenade (the Malecón 2000) to the cerro Santa Ana, not to mention the city centre!

In this article you will find a presentation of Isla de la Plata, nicknamed "the poor-man's Galapagos", which can be reached from Puerto López.

In this article you will find a presentation of Isla de la Plata, nicknamed "the poor-man's Galapagos", which can be reached from Puerto López.

Ecuadorian Amazonia possesses the densest biodiversity in the world. With its 6034 square kilometres, the reserve is an incredible mix of rivers and flooded forests (due to the large quantities of annual rainfall in the Amazon). The result? A part of the Amazon that is unique and which will not leave you unaffected...

Ecuadorian Amazonia possesses the densest biodiversity in the world. With its 6034 square kilometres, the reserve is an incredible mix of rivers and flooded forests (due to the large quantities of annual rainfall in the Amazon). The result? A part of the Amazon that is unique and which will not leave you unaffected...

Imbabura province is a region with a rich cultural heritage. The high concentration of Quechua indians in this region means that it's easy to see and learn about their customs and traditions. Music is a part of this and you can hear it in particular in the village of Peguche . Feast days, weddings, baptisms and funerals all offer you the opportunity to meet popular, authentic musicians.

Imbabura province is a region with a rich cultural heritage. The high concentration of Quechua indians in this region means that it's easy to see and learn about their customs and traditions. Music is a part of this and you can hear it in particular in the village of Peguche . Feast days, weddings, baptisms and funerals all offer you the opportunity to meet popular, authentic musicians.

In this article we visit Otavalo, the best market in Ecuador and perhaps the best in the world.

In this article we visit Otavalo, the best market in Ecuador and perhaps the best in the world.