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The Animals of the Galapagos Islands

October 20, 2015

When it comes to biodiversity, the Galapagos Islands are legendary.

A Day in Quito’s Colonial Center, in Photos

August 22, 2015

Quito's colonial center is made for aimless wandering; you never know what you'll find around the next corner.

Quito Discovers Fear Of Novelty

August 15, 2015

In country where basic safety standards are sci-fi, terrified residents of Ecuador's capital are freaking out about Cotopaxi's bad breath.

Ecuador’s Night of Protest and Counter-Protest

July 3, 2015

Persistent rumors of coup plots and simmering fears of violence turned Ecuador's typically drowsy capital Quito into the scene of a tense standoff on Thursday night.

Getting Outdoors in Ecuador: An Introductory List of Strolls, Hikes and Climbs

July 1, 2015

Ecuador is overflowing with great hiking and climbing opportunities, but where to start?

In Photos: Correa Rally Floods Ecuador’s Capital

June 15, 2015

After Ecuador's opposition staged a wave of protests over the weekend, President Rafael Correa struck back Monday, calling a massive rally of his own in central Quito.

Ecuador’s Imbabura Volcano: That’s a Big Cone!

June 10, 2015

Imbabura sets itself apart from Ecuador's other volcanoes with its low, blown out crater, complete with evocative, primordial-style rock formations.

Climbing Sincholagua: Ecuador’s Lonely Mountain

May 24, 2015

Sincholagua gets onto so few hikers' hit lists that if you make it out to this far flung peak it means you're probably well on your way to becoming a veteran of the Ecuadorian wilderness.