Travel guides for Quito and the Galapagos Islands.
A sprawling city located high in the Andes mountains, Quito is the capital of Ecuador and has over 2.5 million inhabitants. It was the first city to be declared a UNESCO…
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Ecuador
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Although Ecuador is most famous for its Galapagos Islands, there are many fascinating attractions on the mainland that are worth visiting. I highly recommend spending some time in Quito so…
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Whether you are taking a cruise or exploring the Galapagos Islands by land, you should start packing at least a few days in advance. The more well-prepared you are for…
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With a population of more than 12,000 people, Puerto Ayora is the biggest and busiest town in the Galapagos. Travel agencies, restaurants and gift shops line the main street. Santa…
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Puerto Baquerizo Moreno is the capital of the province of Galapagos and the government center. San Cristobal Island has a population of around 6000. It is the best place to…
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With less than 200 residents, Floreana is the most isolated and least visited of the inhabited islands in the Galapagos. It has the most interesting human history of the islands…
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The Galapagos Islands are a dream destination for many people. With their wide variety of wildlife, many of which cannot be found anywhere else in the world, their unique volcanic…
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Just a short boat ride away from the docks in Puerto Villamil on Isabela Island in the Galapagos lies Las Tintoreras, a group of rocky volcanic islands. The islands are…