Floreana is a small isolated island in the Galapagos. It has a very interesting history and is one of the most memorable places we’ve ever visited. The Galapagos Islands are famous for their unique animals. We explored three islands and had unforgettable animal encounters on each of them, but none as breathtaking as on Floreana! Perhaps …
In this post, you’ll learn about the 24 Ecuador provinces. We also include the population numbers, physical area, and provincial capitals. Plus an explanation of cantóns, parroquias in Ecuador. Ecuador has a lot of provinces – especially for its relatively small size. Map of Ecuador’s Provinces Ecuador has a total of 24 provinces with a land …
Sun protection is very important while traveling in Ecuador – especially in the Andes. And it is even more important if you are living in Ecuador. The atmosphere is thinner at higher elevations and allows more harmful UV rays to get through. This puts you at higher risk of burns and other skin problems. In this guide, …
I love to swim! I especially love swimming in places where I know there is nothing too big that’s going to come out and try to get a piece of me. 😉 Las Grietas is just such a place, but it’s much more than that! Want to photograph these areas on your trip? Here’s how to choose Best Camera …
See two beautiful Galapagos sunrise and sunset videos from Isabela Island. These timelapse videos give a taste of what it’s like to visit Ecuador’s Galapagos Islands. They were filmed on the beach and the arrival/departure dock on Isabela Island. And where we rested each evening after exploring the island (hiking volcanoes and snorkeling through underwater stone tunnels). …
Ecuador has hundreds of beautiful hikes. Hiking in Ecuador draws thousands of adventurers every year. In this post, you’ll learn about hiking in the Andes of Ecuador – including the Cajas National Park, and a mountain with a spectacular view of Cuenca. And hiking in the Galapagos Islands. Hiking Cajas National Park, Cuenca Ecuador We …
As we planned our move to Ecuador we bought a lot of books. Not just books to learn Spanish or books about becoming expats. Once we decided on Ecuador, we were hungry for information about what was actually there (here). Thinking about Ecuador retirement? Check out the list of the top books about retirement in Ecuador at …
Marine Iguanas are really quite weird. They enjoy eating the algae. . . at the bottom of the sea. They are not very happy about such a salty breakfast so, they just snort the salt out back on land. When they fight (over territory,or the gals) they can kill one another, or one of them …
Ecuador uses the US dollar as its official currency. In this post, you’ll learn about Ecuador’s currency including pesos, francos, Sacagawea coins, and the dollarization in 2000. Plus, we cover how to handle your money in Ecuador, how to avoid counterfeit bills, tipping, and ATMs. 29 Facts about Ecuador Currency Facts Named for its geographical …