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The Most Unique of them All

Posted on January 31, 2019December 11, 2019 by content

The Galapagos penguin is endemic to the Galapagos Islands. You can find 95% of them on the islands of Fernandina and Isabela and the remaining 5% on Bartolome, Santiago, and Floreana. There are many reasons these penguins are extremely special: 🐧 They are the only penguin species that have reached the waters in the northern [...]

A Friendly “Beast”

Posted on January 24, 2019December 11, 2019 by content

The Galapagos Islands are undeniably biodiverse with incredible wildlife that never fails to impress us. However, as much as we love the land animals habiting the islands, we can’t ignore the exuberant marine life in the surrounding oceans. While snorkelling, you can encounter amazing and unique sea animals that are more than impressive. Some of them [...]

Something special living on Plazas Island

Posted on November 14, 2018December 11, 2019 by marco

South Plaza is located east of Santa Cruz Island. It forms part of a pair of islands known as “Islas Plazas”. It is also the only site that allows visitors on these Islands. Here, despite its small size, you can find some of the most interesting and outstanding species of the Galapagos Islands. Upon arrival, you can instantly [...]

The Gateway to the Amazon

Posted on November 12, 2018December 11, 2019 by marco

Baños is a perfect stay for anyone that loves adventure and the wilderness! There are many activities available, such as: biking, canyoning, rafting, hiking, and more! However, it's not all adventure. There are many places to enjoy a nice massage and relax in thermal pools. Tourists from all over the world commonly visit Baños. This town is situated in [...]

A Taste of Ecuadorian Culture

Posted on October 25, 2018December 11, 2019 by marco

Otavalo is famous for having South America's largest indigenous market. This charming Andean city is surrounded by abundant nature. This includes waterfalls, rivers, lakes and mountains. The hub is Plaza de los Ponchos, a place of history and tradition. Every day it's full of a kaleidoscope of colours, smells and sounds. Likewise, local vendors here sell tapestries, blankets, [...]