Quito and many other towns in the highlands region of Ecuador sit at a high altitude. The air is thinner, and this is harder work for your body. This can present a few minor issues but....
Many Ecuador and Galapagos Insiders tours involve at least an overnight in or nearby to the nation’s fine capital city, Quito. We use several top-rated hotels very frequently and there are various different...
After a difficult 2020, with the Covid-19 pandemic restricting travel for so long and for so many, we have seen a lot of interest in resuming travel again in 2021. People want to make up for lost time!..
Ecuador has some splendid waterfalls that are well worth a visit. There are some powerful torrents not far from Quito, some lovely falls near Otavalo...
Most people would agree that 2020 has not been the easiest year. Many are now starting to think about where they will travel and what they will do in 2021. There are opportunities to plan...
Tipping is a difficult subject because expectations and what is considered polite varies so much from country to country. In some places tipping is mandatory, but in others it is not. In the USA it is not acceptable to not leave a tip.
Churches are an important feature of Ecuadorian life, as a predominantly Christian and Catholic country. The interesting churches of Quito can mainly be found by walking around the old...