The Locals Guide To Ecuador

Our guide to The Amazon Rainforest by our Ecuador local expert - Flying to the heart of the Ecuadorian rainforest gives an astonishing view of the west Andes range, and in a few minutes (the flight from Quito takes 35 minutes) the explorer is already immersed in the Amazon rainforest. Driving is also an exciting way to reach the region, the main gateways being Quito, Baños, and Cuenca, but it is really easily accessible from anywhere in the country, as it covers almost the whole eastern half, from the Colombian border to the north to the Peruvian border on the south; reaching the closest cities in the rainforest can be as short as a 2-hour drive.

Our guide to The Andean Region by our Ecuador local expert - When approaching Quito (the capital city) by air, one can see –weather permitting- why the Andes region was...

Our guide to The Coast Region by our Ecuador local expert - Bathed by the Pacific Ocean, the north coast, yet another proof of Ecuador’s ethnical diversity, is populate...

Our guide to The Galapagos Islands by our Ecuador local expert - The Galapagos Islands are perhaps the most intriguing place on earth....

Our guide to Top Ten Attractions in Ecuador by our Ecuador local expert - Choosing a Country’s "Top Ten" main attractions, those that one "must" see and/or do is not an easy task.  And it becomes even more complex in a nation like Ecuador, known for its amazing variety of geographic, scenic, historic, cultural, nature or dozens of other types of attractions, many of them unique in the world, and well worth visiting.