Stephen and Joanna Vargha retired early and moved from North Carolina to Cuenca, Ecuador, in 2020 for the lower cost of ...

3. Quito, Ecuador’s capital, is one of the highest capitals in the world and sits at 9,350 feet. It can take some acclimation ...

Tourism in Ecuador is at a crossroads—crime, low hotel occupancy, and travel disruptions have shaken the industry. Will the ...

Of course, a visit to the Amazon Jungle, which is easy to get to on a tour from Baños, is "a must" when in Ecuador. "This photo was taken in the Amazon Jungle, with my guide showing me how local ...

From Quito to the Galapagos islands to the Amazon rainforest, Ecuador is overflowing with iconic places to visit. It’s a country filled with picturesque towns, a bright culture, and an atmosphere you ...

Alex Brown recalls visiting Ecuador in 2022, just days after widespread protests blockading much of the country cleared up. The country was safe, but it took the U.K. three weeks to lift the ...

Before visiting Ecuador, the eponymous equator wasn’t the most eagerly-anticipated moment on my bucket list trip. There were giant tortoises to meet, cloud forests to climb and Indigenous ...

However, if you want to see the most wildlife, you may be better off visiting in the cooler months. Because mid-December to mid-January is a popular time to visit, you'll need to secure flights ...