The Galapagos Islands are located in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Ecuador. The only way to get to the Galapagos Islands from mainland Ecuador is by plane which touches down on two airports: Seymour Airport (GPS) on Baltra Island and San Cristobal Airport (SCY) on San Cristobal Island. Flights to the Galapagos Islands […]
Climb Chimborazo 2023 Ecuador’s Andes region is a diverse and beautiful region that stretches from the northern border of Colombia to the southern border of Peru. It is home to a variety of landscapes, from the snow-capped peaks of Chimborazo to the lush cloud forests of the Amazon basin. The region is known for its […]
The Geophysical Institute of Ecuador (IG) issued an alert for a cloud of gases, steam and little ash over the crater of the Cotopaxi volcano. The alert was issued this Thursday, November 24, 2022, through Twitter, where it details that the cloud of steam, gases and low ash content reaches a level of 800 meters […]
5 Tips to Keep You Safe While Trekking in Ecuador With such a diverse offering of hiking, Ecuador is a nature lover’s paradise. Even the most experienced hikers will find the Andes’ high altitudes or the vast Amazon rainforest challenging. Wondering how you can prepare for a hiking trip to Ecuador? Below are five […]
Chimborazo Avalanche 2022 Last June 7th, a new avalanche took place in Ecuador´s highest mountain – Chimborazo. 2 tourists from Canada had registered in the national park and claimed were only going to visit the volcano when entering the park. Visiting Chimborazo, and the national park, is allowed without the need of a guide, this […]
Is it safe to travel to the Galapagos Islands? Are you planning a trip to the enchanted islands of Ecuador, the Galapagos Islands, home of Darwin’s Evolution theory, but you need to know if it’s safe, and easy-going, what are the major risks of going there? Accommodation There are 3 main islands that are most […]
Is Cotopaxi Hard to Climb? Cotopaxi is an active volcano, located in the Andes chain of Ecuador, only 2 hours south of the city capital Quito, its last eruption was just recently in 2015, which kept the park closed for 2 years till November 2017, when local authorities, evaluated the activity of the volcano and […]
Is Chimborazo Open for Climbing? Back on October 24th, 2021, there was a deadly avalanche in Ecuador´s highest peak, Chimborazo, triggered by a group of climbers that were attempting the summit, to the closest point from earth to the sun. 15 people involved 9 survivors, 3 confirmed dead 3 missings. Sadly they did not have […]
Avalanche in Chimborazo Last Sunday 24th of October 2021, 15 climbers attempted to reach the summit of Mt. Chimborazo, the highest peak in Ecuador, when an avalanche triggered a tragedy trapping 9 independent climbers, killing 6. Events prior to the Avalanche. The week from the 14th – 13th of October – the Chimborazo region had […]
Isabela Island – The best things to do for FREE and on your own While there are a lot of organized activities in the biggest island of the Galapagos, that is worth spending your hard-earned money on, there are some places you can see on your own, that could enhance your experience when you visit […]
