by CourtneyVivaTropical Located in the nation’s Southern Sierra, Loja, Ecuador, may very well be one of the country’s most underrated retirement destinations. Known as the “Valley of Smiles,” it’s a friendly village whose amenities rival, if not exceed, those of some...
The small town of Latacunga an hour and a half south of Quito will hold its annual Mama Negra pageant on Saturday the 9th of November, 2013. This is a very popular and colorful celebration which is held on the second Saturday of November each year. The festival is...
Montanita is a magical place, a small village along the southern coast of Ecuador. We experienced Montanita with a friend who had been visiting thisarea sincehe was a teenager as he loves surfing and snorkelling. Magnificent unspoilt beaches, world-classsurfing...
I was picked up in a mini-van at about 8.30 a.m. in the morning. As I live here I was picked up from the Ore Verde Hotel, but generally you will be picked up outside your hotel. Our guide for the day was Diego who had a great sense of humor. The ruins...
Ecuador & Galapagos from Michele Di Fede on Vimeo. Your Galapagos vacation is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. So why not do it your way? Combine cruise boats, island-hopping, and diving, plus consider adding these exciting options: 2-3 day extensions to San...
An up and coming expat destinationby Gary Kesinger Cotacachi, Ecuador is a town on the move. While a few years ago, it was a little-known village that catered to tourists intent on buying leather products, it is now becoming a popular destination for retirees and...
