Because it houses an international airport, Ecuador’s capitol city is a great jumping off place to visit many other areas of Ecuador.  The city has 2 large bus terminals, the most popular being Quitumbre at the south edge of the city.

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One of Quito, Ecuador’s most visible sights is the tall winged statue propped up on a prominent hill near the center of the sprawling city. It is an interesting piece of art work with an equally grabbing beginning.

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If you’re like most visitors to Ecuador’s third largest city, you’ll be here for more than a few days. The charming colonial city has a way of extending your originally planned stay, so it’s important to prepare for that.

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Riobamba is the 3rd largest city in Ecuador and is located in the central highlands of this South American country. Surrounded by hills and small villages, it is home to a very large market on Saturday where local indigenous people come to sell their arts, textiles, and produce.

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Many people come to this relatively small town to enjoy adrenaline-producing activities such as puenting and ziplining, or to visit the nearby active volcano Tungurahua. Even if those activities are not something you enjoy, Baños de Agua Santa is still worth the trip.

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When someone in Ecuador mentions the word “Baños,” most people immediately think of the adventure capital of this Andean country whose formal name is Baños de Agua Santa.  However, when you’re in or near the city of Cuenca, Ecuador’s third largest, they’re actually referring to a small community outside the...

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Quito is a varied city, and it maintains that variety in its offering of transportation.  Several options exist, and thankfully they’re all incredibly inexpensive.  As is the case in many cities, taxis are probably the quickest way to get around, especially if you aren’t quite sure where you’re headed or...

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The Basilica del Voto Nacional is a well-known site in Quito, Ecuador.  What is not as well known is that it is the largest neo-Gothic basilica in the Americas.  One of many stained glass windows It began as an idea held by congressman/Catholic Priest in 1883 to build a monument...

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In the urban areas of the US and many Western nations, when someone gives you directions they are pretty exact: Go 3 blocks, turn left at Walden St, go 1-1/2 miles until you see the red house with the flashing neon arrow that says “We are here.” Not so in...

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Though Ecuador is one of the smallest countries in South America, it offers something for everyone. Ecuadorians boast that you can change landscapes completely in just a few hours, and they're right. Work on your tan on the Ruta del Sol on Monday, head to a pueblo (traditional community) in...

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