Andes

2 Years in Ecuador, in Photos

February 24, 2016

From thick, sweltering jungle to soaring, icy peaks, Ecuador crams a lot into a small country.

How to Tackle Ecuador’s Cajas National Park

December 2, 2015

From short, half day visits to multi-day treks, Cajas National Park is a playground for budding Andean adventurers.

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

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

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

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

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.

Tourism as a Planned Economy: It Totally Works!

The Ecuadorian village of Oyacachi is a brilliant example of community-managed tourism at its best.

Ecuador’s Awesomeness in Photos

Ecuador is a badass little country.

Don’t Play Cuy, You Know You Want to Eat a Guinea Pig

September 20, 2014

Cuy (Guinea pig) is perhaps one of the more unusual meats you might run into in South America.

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