Discovering Quito’s Historic Guápulo Village
One of our final items of business in Quito was to explore the neighborhood of Guapulo, not exactly an easy feet on foot from Old Town, but undoubtedly worth it.
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Quito’s Mitad del Mundo (Equator Monument)
For some unfathomable reason, the Equator is an endless source of fascination for those of us who grew up in the northern (or southern) latitudes. We set out to discover what all the hype is about.
The President and the Panecillo in Quito
Today, we’re continuing our tour of Old Town, with a trip up to Quito’s famous (and infamous) Panecillo, but not before running into the President of Ecuador, himself.
Exploring Quito’s Amazing Neo-Gothic Basílica del Voto Nacional
The largest Neo-Gothic basilica in the Western Hemisphere, Quito’s gigantic Basílica del Voto Nacional (Basilica of the National Vow) is also definitely the coolest church I’ve ever set foot in.
Quito Old Town
Arriving in Quito was the culmination of a six week journey beginning in Lima and covering some 2,000 miles. We based ourselves in Quito Old Town and were very pleased we did.
Otavalo Market: Visiting the Largest Market in Ecuador
We overshot Quito, Ecuador by two hours to catch one of the largest and most famous markets in all of South America — Otavalo Market.
Hiking Around the Rim of Lake Quilotoa
Twenty minutes into hiking around the rim of Ecuador’s Lake Quilotoa, we knew we had drastically underestimated the day’s undertaking.
Quilotoa Village
Hiking the rim around the 12,800-foot high Quilotoa “crater lake” was high on our list of must-do adventures in Ecuador, but we soon discovered that half the adventure was simply getting there.
Baños Waterfall Route: An Unforgettable Day Trip
A ridiculously fun day trip exploring the amazing Waterfall Route (Ruta de las Cascadas) of Baños, Ecuador by a unique mode of transport. When in Baños…
Baños: Seeing the Sights, Hiking the Hills
Sprawled out over a small, mile-high valley in the Andes, the supremely picturesque town of Baños, Ecuador lies in the shadow of an active volcano and is the gateway to the jungle.
Riobamba and the Search for the Devil’s Nose
Stopping over in a surprisingly impressive city with the hope of unlocking the secret to one of the world’s most infamous railways, La Nariz Del Diablo (The Devil’s Nose).
Captivating Cuenca
Cuenca was our first overnight stop in Ecuador after spending a month in Peru, and we could already tell on arrival that Ecuador was going to be a whole new ballgame.