Ecuador Blog

Looking for the best binoculars for your trip? Here are the 9 best compact binoculars for hikers, birders, and adventurers. Our buying guide covers 10 factors to consider before you buy compact binoculars for your adventure. Choose the Best Binoculars for the Money Whether you are Amazon trekking or hiking the Galapagos, a pair of binoculars [...]

What is the best country for expats? Ecuador is almost always on the radar for future expats planning a move to Latin America. In this guest post by Sara Chaca (Attorney /Abogada in Cuenca Ecuador) you’ll learn about seven factors that make Ecuador the best country for expats. Bio at end of post. Why Ecuador is the Best [...]

In this post, you’ll learn how to choose the best camera for travel – for activities like cruises, hiking, wildlife trekking, and snorkeling. You’ll learn about the 6 type of cameras for travel photography and 7 factors to consider when choosing. I also include photography tips, gear suggestions, and much more. Buyers Guide: Best Camera [...]

It’s no secret that the equatorial sun is harsh. In this guide, you’ll learn about the UV index in Ecuador and how to choose the best sun protection hats. We also answer commonly asked questions about sun protection. And we include our top picks for the best sun protection hats. How to Choose the Best [...]

Planning a trip to Ecuador’s Amazon rainforest? Here are 15 amazing blue morpho butterfly facts that you’ll want to know before your trip! Blue morpho butterflies are famous for the striking blue of their wings. In this post, you’ll learn what gives them that incredible color, where and how long they live, and what they [...]

This is a guest post by Magali Ipina, a Canadian expat living in Quito, Ecuador. In this post, Magali shares the details of her family’s visit to Hacienda Santa Ana in Cotopaxi Ecuador. Hacienda Santa Ana: Land of the Jesuits and the Chagras Imagine yourself thrown back in time to the 17th century. The Jesuits settle [...]

Planning a trip to the Galapagos? Here are 17 amazing Galapagos Islands animals to watch for on your next trip! This travelers guide to the animals of the Galapagos will whet your appetite for adventure. For me, one of the best things about visiting a new place is all the amazing animals I get to [...]

Santa Cruz Island is home to Tortuga Bay, one of the top attractions in the Galapagos Islands. It’s the perfect spot for swimming, snorkeling, and seeing some amazing Galapagos wildlife. In this post, I’ll share 9 things to know before you visit. Learn more about the best Galapagos airport Tortuga Bay, Galapagos: 9 Things to Know [...]

This is part of our Ecuador Expats Series. Do you live in Ecuador? Share your Story here.  Why I’m Living in Coastal Ecuador (Santa Marianita) Inge Van den Herrewegen Website / Blog URL: puntalabarca.com More reading: Buyers Guide to the Best Sun Protection Hats – specifically for travelers to Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands. Where are your currently living? We [...]