If upon arrival in Ecuador, visitors are carrying a different currency than the US Dollar, they could approach one of the following exchange houses...
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What about snorkeling in the Galapagos?
The Galapagos Islands is an absolute paradise for those who love to explore the underwater world...
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The best travel tips for the Galapagos Islands
Planning a well-deserved holiday, visiting your family in your home country, or travelling abroad were almost impossible a year and...
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Your support will make a difference!
We're happy to announce that we were nominated for two important World Travel Awards this year, and we need your support...
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Shark Conservation Dive Expedition Galapagos 2021
The Galapagos conservation efforts depend greatly on the flow of travellers and have been severely impacted by the decrease due to the pandemic...
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What tour agencies are doing to survive
The pandemic that started approximately at the beginning of 2020 has had a great negative impact on many sectors but...
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Impact of Tourism on Small Communties
The different indigenous communities that can be found in Ecuador, each with its own rituals and habits...
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A place where your travellers can (safely) disconnect
One of the main reasons why people travel is to take a break from their daily routine...
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Top 10 Motivators to Visit Ecuador
During these odd times where the tourism industry has slowed down immensely, ATC would like to remind you why Ecuador...
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A look into the safe corridor to get tourists to the Galapagos
The Ecuadorian government and the Ministry of Tourism have decided to slowly let the tourism sector operate again with the necessary protocols in place...
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Good news! Ecuador and Galapagos will reopen soon
It has been a tough time for all of us in tourism, and we truly hope from the bottom of our hearts that you...
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A Healthier & Greener World
One of the main problems humanity is facing is climate change due to pollution. Ecuadorian scientists Queenny López and Gabriela Samaniego began a project in 2017 that has the solution that may just change the world we live in, forever... Anuka, which means "algae" in Kichwa, is an Ecuadorian bio-enterprise that began in 2017 and is run by Queenny López...
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The First Gastronomy Museum in Ecuador
Ecuador is unique in many aspects, including gastronomy! For the first time in history, this beautiful country will open a gastronomy museum in the city of Cuenca. It will be completely interactive and perfect for visitors of all ages! The chronological evolution of Cuenca's gastronomy is exhibited through a new culinary enterprise called "Cuencana Gastronomy Museum, Tradition for all senses"....
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New Life, Better World
A very important plant species is being reforested in Santa Cruz. Not only is it an incredibly unique and beautiful tree, but it will also bring back a very beautiful land bird back to the island! One hundred thousand scalesia plants have been reforested in Santa Cruz Island! Scalesia is endemic to the Galapagos Islands. There are around fifteen species...
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The Galapagos Islands attract merely 300,000 visitors each year. These visiting sites are unique and allow you to discover the evolution of the beautiful wildlife inhabiting the archipelago. Could there possibly be more potential visiting areas? Galapagos National Park rangers are analyzing new potential visitor sites! With the support of local tour operators, Galapagos rangers have recently travelled to the...
Read MoreSomething Exciting Is Happening!
Marine Iguanas are an exciting find while visiting the Galapagos Islands. Their unique characteristics are impossible to find in any other animal! And guess what, they are preparing to bring more of their species into the world! It’s nesting season for a very special species on the islands…Marine Iguanas! These very special creatures are preparing themselves for new additions to...
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The Lights Festival Returns!
The beautiful Lights Festival in Quito has attracted more than one million people for three years in a row. And it’s back for a fourth one! This summer, the historic centre in the capital of Ecuador will be glowing- literally. The call for projects that wish to be part of the 2019 Light Festival have started! Inscriptions are open until...
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An Activity to Dream About
From Green Sea Turtles to hungry Marine Iguanas feeding on algae, the incredible sea life in the Galapagos Islands never ends! This activity in the archipelago shouldn't be underestimated- there's much more to see than you think. The number of sites to do this activity are endless in the Galapagos. Each one of them inhabits their own marine life. A...
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The Endangered Jewel of the World
The Amazon is one of humanity’s most precious natural heritages. Likewise, an incredible amount of rare flora and fauna inhabit the rainforest. However, the Amazon is under serious threat from human activity. For this reason, it's extremely important that we do everything possible to conserve the world’s largest rainforest.Did you know? 🌺 The Amazon Basin covers 40% of South America. The UK...
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Quito’s Counterpart
Cuenca is a charming colonial town located in the southern part of Ecuador. This unique city is surrounded by majestic snow-capped mountains. This is why it is known as the ‘Athens of Ecuador'. Tourists enjoy visiting the city's center. It's many cobblestone streets, cathedrals rich in history, and colonial buildings are worth the visit! This city is Quito's counterpart in the southern...
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