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Ecuador
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Visiting Ecuador surprised us in so many good ways. We visited jaw-dropping waterfalls, conquered our fear of heights on a death-defying tree swing in Banos, grew oddly fond of the unfashionable town of Guayaquil and ticked off a bucket-list item when we visited the Amazon rain forest in a funky eco-lodge.
The Galapagos National Park is still on our list of things to do in Ecuador which is reason enough for us to plan a trip back to South America ASAP. Fortunately flights from the United States to Ecuador seem to get cheaper every year to now is the perfect time to jump on some cheap flights and plan the ultimate trip to Ecuador!
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If you plan to visit Ecuador or Colombia the Devil’s Cauldron should be high on your list of things to see
Ipiales to Quito, Ecuador is a popular bus route from Colombia to Ecuador. The safest border to cross is Tulcan (Ecuador) / Ipiales (Colombia). We actually travelled from Quito to Ipiales by bus. It’s really simple and can be done in a day. If you stop at Ipiales you must visit the local church which is …
Upon embarking on a South American adventure – well before we discovered hidden gems like Pailon del Diablo or the Swing at the End of the World, we knew we wanted to do was to visit to the Amazon Rainforest. Initially, we were a little scared to make the trip due to safety concerns. We …
If you are travelling overland between Ecuador and Peru there is a good chance you will end up in Guayaquil. Here are our top picks of the best things to do Guayaquil. Top 5 things to do in Guayaquil 1. Stroll the Mallecon One of the best things to do is take a walk along …