Destination Highlights Archives - Andean Travel Company

Something Exciting Is Happening!

Posted on February 26, 2019 by content

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 [...]

The Lights Festival Returns!

Posted on February 26, 2019April 8, 2019 by content

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 [...]

An Activity to Dream About

Posted on February 15, 2019 by content

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 [...]

The Endangered Jewel of the World

Posted on February 13, 2019February 15, 2019 by content

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 [...]

Quito’s Counterpart

Posted on February 13, 2019 by content

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 [...]