Ecuador
Quito, Ecuador’s New Airport Opens February 2013
Quito, Ecuador’s new international airport is expected to be operational and open by February 2013, delayed from its original Oct 2012 projected opening. The new airport is located in the Tababaela Valley, about 11 miles northeast of Quito.
Cost of Galapagos Flights Will Increase in 2012
The cost of domestic flights within Ecuador including flights from Quito and Guayaquil to the Galapagos Islands and flights to the Amazon will increase this year (2012).
Christmas in Galapagos & Quito, Ecuador
A holiday trip to Ecuador and the Galapagos islands is the trip of a lifetime.
ECUADOR LOWERS ENTRANCE FEES TO PARKS AND RESERVES
On October 20, 2010 Ecuador’s Ministry of Environment reorganized the payment structure for visits to State Protected Areas. From this date onwards, a one-price-for-all system applies, regardless of nationality. The new prices benefits foreign visitors with a 50% reduction in most cases. Visitors under 16 years old, or over 65, are exempt from this payment. [...]
Ecuador Amazon Adventure
The diversity of Ecuador’s geography is quite amazing and is enhanced by the fact that one can explore the Galapagos Islands, the snow-capped Andes Mountains, and the Amazon rainforest without leaving the country’s borders. During July and August of 2009 I was fortunate to experience these unique areas on a trip with AdventureSmith Explorations and [...]
Holy Week Celebrations in Quito, Ecuador
On Sunday March 28, Quito, Ecuador will celebrate Palm Sunday which marks the beginning of the Holy Week celebration that ends on Easter Sunday April 4th. Easter is a time when people show their faith in the streets and churches, it´s a celebration of conviction and culture. Temples will open their doors to have different [...]
