Baños is known as the adventure capital of Ecuador, and it’s easy to see why. You can do many different activities depending on what you like. One of the most popular things to do in Baños, which I highly recommend, is the Ruta de las Cascadas. This bike route follows the road to the east…
Ecuador is one of the best countries in South America if you are looking for fun and adventure. There are many famous hikes, such as the Tungurahua Volcano. This volcano is located next to the town of Baños and is considered the adventure capital of Ecuador. I did not have trouble finding things to do…
When I first heard about Otavalo in Ecuador, it sounded like there weren’t many activities. I love adventure, and if going to a market was the only thing to do, I might have passed. It wasn’t until I looked at hikes around the area that I realized I had to visit this town. The activities…
Twenty-five minutes outside of the town of Baños in Ecuador is one of the most powerful waterfalls I have ever seen. This waterfall is a completely different experience than Cascada del Silencio and hiking the Mirador de Baños. It is considered the most popular tourist attraction in Baños. Pailón del Diablo is an attraction that…
This was my second trip to Ecuador last year, and I explored more of Quito. I’m an adventure seeker and there’s no bigger adventure in Quito than hiking Rucu Pichincha. If you plan to do other high-altitude climbs in Ecuador, like Chimborazo, this is a good hike to acclimatize to. It is combined with the…
Visiting unique destinations in countries like Ecuador never ceases to amaze me. Ecuador is known really well for its amazing beaches, volcanos, waterfalls, and its portion of the Amazon. Cajas National Park is like none of those, and it’s great. Once we arrived in Cuenca, I knew this would be like walking into a completely…
If you like adventure, then Ecuador is a country that you simply can’t miss when traveling through South America. On top of the things to see in this country is the Mindo Cloud Forest. But how do you get from Quito to Mindo? Traveling in Latin America is often extremely easy and cheap. Ecuador is…
South America is a hiker’s paradise, and this includes Ecuador. From volcanos, lakes, and cloud forests, this country has it all. One of the most popular activities in Ecuador is the Quilotoa Loop, and it’s easy to see why. This 3-day trek took us through the countryside and gave us a unique experience unlike any…
Otavalo is a top destination in Ecuador for travelers. It’s famous for its large market, but most backpackers only visit here as a day trip. There’s so much more to do here, and going to Cascada de Peguche is one of those things! Peguche Waterfall is easy to get to and is an affordable activity…
If you love biodiversity, then the Mindo Cloud Forest is the place to be. This small little town is only two hours from the Capital of Quito. It’s one of the most popular places to visit in Ecuador for a reason. One of those reasons is the Mindo Waterfall Hike. This waterfall hike allows you…