Quito is often overlooked when visiting Ecuador, and I don’t think it should be. Yes, there are many more adventurous activities outside the city, but it’s a great place to start. One of the most popular day trips when visiting Quito is to the Mitad del Mundo. Mitad del Mundo is considered the “Middle of…
People who travel to Ecuador usually don’t stay too long in Quito. I don’t blame them, either. This country is full of so many activities and beautiful things to see. But Quito has amazing outdoor activities, too! The first hike we did when we arrived was Cruz del Ilalo. We stayed in the La Carolina…
Arriving in a new country can be scary, especially if you are alone and don’t know the language. I knew enough Spanish to get by but this was my first real experience traveling in a foreign country as a solo traveler. My main goal when arriving in Ecuador was to figure out how to get…
Banos in Spanish means “bathroom”. You may be wondering why this town is called a bathroom then. The town of Baños in Ecuador is rich in terms of waterfalls, thermal baths, and rivers. This will become apparent after doing such hikes as the Mirador de Baños and the waterfall I’ll be going over today, Cascada…
Located just 3 hours south of Quito is what some consider the adventure capital of Ecuador. Baños is a magical place sitting next to Volcan Tungurahua, encircled by thermal hot springs, and many waterfalls. This is a small town that is easy to fall in love with. What is the best way to see a…