Nestled near the city of Otavalo, Parque Condor stands as a beacon of hope for Ecuador’s birds of prey. This […]

The French Geodesic Mission to the Equator On one visit to Ecuador, I crossed the Equator six times in one […]

2024 is upon us, but have you thought about where you’ll be travelling this year? With a wealth of places […]

Ecuador is a country known for its landscapes, diverse culture, and rich history. One of the most charming aspects of […]

One of the beauties of Ecuador is its size. Within hours of the capital, it’s possible to visit a host […]

The albatross breeding season has started. The waved albatross is the largest species of bird in the Galapagos Islands. They […]

This time of year is ideal to dream about places to go in 2023 or beyond. Here is our list […]

The Galapagos Islands are probably the best place to get up close to wildlife in the world. It’s isolation from […]

  South America is a veritable botanist’s paradise. Quito Botanic Gardens is a hidden marvel, holding a collection of thousands […]

Thinking of travelling again soon? We are pleased to announce that many Latin American countries are safe to visit once […]

  After 40 years of travel to the Galápagos, going back the islands still give me goose bumps. Today boats […]

The rickety old bus teetered on the edge of a cliff. Hundreds of metres below the Pastaza River flowed over […]

Smugglers caught with 185 baby tortoises Expansion of the Marine Reserve The marine reserve is home to More than 2,900 […]

Just over a year ago I travelled north-west of Quito to two very distinct cloud forest reserves. These are the […]

When I first arrived in Latin America, I imagined local music was panpipes and flute music, like El Condor Pasa. […]

Spectacular horse ride around Quilotoa volcanic crater in the Ecuadorian Andes. Courtesy Gabriel Espinosa of Hacienda La Alegria. For more […]

Far from the madding crowd in northern Ecuador is the Páramo del Ángel reserve, or Angel’s Tundra. The landscape is […]

Cartagena, Colombia Cartagena is a beguiling tropical port steeped in history and culture. The city lies on Colombia’s Caribbean coast. […]

Tourism is evolving: When I first sailed around Galapagos 40 years ago. Our small yacht had no refrigerator, no hot […]

Giant otters are found in the great rivers and wetlands in South America. They are the largest otter species in […]

Guayaquil used to get bad press as a place to avoid. These days we recommend it as a place to […]

I recently returned to the Galapagos for a wonderful week’s cruise. I was a bit worried that October is not […]

Every month is a wildlife delight in the Galapagos Islands, and the northern summer months are no exception. The giant […]

Quito is not just a stop en-route to the Galapagos Islands but one of the leading cities of South America,. […]

Those lucky few with deep pockets can experience Latin America in extraordinary ways. And why not? There’s been plenty of […]

The beautiful game is by far the biggest sport in Latin America, nearing an obsession for many. Even if you’re […]

  Who doesn’t like a good sunset? One of life’s great joys is watching the melting ball of orange light […]

We are happy to have renewed a partnership with the Galapagos Conservation Trust. This non-profit organization raises money to help […]

Want to get away from the bustle of the city and truly understand a new culture or place? To do […]

Latin America has the most diverse range of avifauna on earth. More than 3,000 different species of birdlife can be […]

Seeing a clay lick Parrot clay licks can be found throughout the Amazon. Hundreds of parrots and macaws descend upon […]

AMAZON IN STYLE You can’t beat spotting Amazon wildlife at Napo Wildlife Centre in Ecuador. This lodge is set within […]

Cable cars are, in our opinion, one of the best modes of transport. Quick, no traffic and it’s possible to […]

Almost five years after the death of Lonesome George, the last Pinta tortoise has returned back home to the Galapagos […]

Mashpi. What do you say, when words aren’t enough to describe your feelings and experiences. That is Mashpi. Breathtaking. We […]

Latin America isn’t short on street snacks. Like much of the world, some of the tastiest cuisine gets cooked on […]

Many countries around the world love to erect religious monuments, but in Latin America they are particularly impressive. While most […]

The thousands of kilometres of coastline that make up South, Central and North America have some of the world’s best […]

Angel Falls in Venezuela is one of the largest waterfalls in the world with a height of almost 1 kilometre. […]

Such variety of landscapes makes Latin America an amazing place to see from above. Take a bird’s eye view down […]

Wild and untamed, the national parks of Latin America are havens for adventure seekers, wildlife enthusiasts, nature lovers and hikers. […]

The Galapagos Islands is arguably one of the finest wildlife spots in the world. With a high proportion of endemic […]

Fresh, zingy, delicious and perfect for a summers day. Ecuadorian ceviche differs from its Peruvian cousin with the inclusion of […]

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Alvear Palace, Argentina The elegant Alvear Palace, located in the upmarket Recoleta district in Buenos Aires, was built in the […]

Otavalo Market, Otavalo Located in the northern Ecuadorian town of the same name, Otavalo is perhaps one of the most […]

Aerial footage from drones is fast becoming the most creative way to make short travel films. Capturing Latin America’s diverse […]

Termas Papallacta, Ecuador The Termas Papallacta hot springs a located around forty miles east of Quito.  Squeezed in an Andean […]

The New Year is almost upon us. In celebration here’s our pick of the best places to visit in Latin […]

The important Andes Mountain Range is the spine of South America spanning the western side of the continent from Colombia […]

Compared to most continents, railways in Latin America are few and far between. Most have been left to fall into […]

Latin America is simply one of the best continents for birding on earth. In total there are over 3,000 species […]

There are so many amazing hikes you can do through the Americas ranging from light days hikes to serious mountaineering […]

I recently rode on this fun train that winds through the Andes of northern Ecuador. The train starts right in […]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W5ED_KztgTo If you haven’t already heard, a volcanic eruption is happening right now on Isabela, a large westerly island in […]

Ipanema Beach, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Flickr/Daniel Amariles Best city beach. Sancho Beach, Fernando de Noronha, Brazil Flickr/Jorge Pindorama Best […]

Latin America is a culturally and geographically diverse place. Here’s 20 places (in no particular order) you absolutely have to […]

by thedavefoster. This map shows the flags of South America laid out on a map of the continent, leading viewers […]

Argentina Flickr/N i c o l a Christmas in Argentina has is heavily influenced by Europe and North America although […]

1. Diarios De Motocicleta  / The Motorcycle Diaries (2004) The Motorcycle Diaries follows the account of the young Che Guevara […]

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I recently attended the annual World Travel Market in London and met the new Ecuadorian Tourism Minister Sandra Naranjo. She […]

Flickr/Dick Culbert The Dracula simian is an epiphytic orchid which, due to its features, is more commonly referred to as […]

National drinks throughout Latin America vary immensely. Some opt for teas, others beer or liquor. Of course, there is also […]

Breakfast in Latin America varies immensely between countries and also regions. You’re not going to, for example, find the same […]

1. Snorkel with whale sharks on Mexico’s Holbox Island http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=huIS3klnbCQ 2. Track wild jaguars in Brazil’s Pantanal wetlands 3. Hike […]

1. Machu Picchu Pedro Szekely/Flickr Where: Cuzco, Peru What: Extremely well preserved (and restored) 15th century Inca settlement located in […]

In June the Inca trail system was officially declared a World Heritage Patrimony by the UNESCO. Its Quichuan name Qhapaq […]

Galapagos is a bird-watchers paradise. From the misty slopes of the Andes, the tropical coast, mighty Amazon and Galapagos archipelago […]

We are pleased to announce the publication of new brochure. This beautiful 96 page full colour booklet is packed full […]

Most of the visitors who have the good fortune to visit the ‘enchanted islands’ of the Galapagos archipelago know precious […]

Wikipedia: Mwanner The Amazonian Manatee has got to be one of the most intriguing looking mammals in Latin America. They […]

Quito Good Friday processions of Cucuruchos, the brotherhoods of penitents whose uniform dates back to the Inquisition. During  Holy Week […]

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Flickr/USDAgov The Andean cereal Quinoa is finally becoming recognised as one of earth’s most important foods. An exhibition and workshops […]

Though the Amazon is by far the greatest river in the World in volume, arguments have gone on for years […]

The Tayos Caves in Ecuador have opened to the public for the first time. These remote caverns also known as […]

So Google now is taking us remotely to the far flung places of the planet. The web behemoth has sent […]

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The first new carnivorous mammal in 35 years has been discovered hiding in the cloud forests of Ecuador and Colombia. […]

On a recent visit to Ecuador I visited new country Inns. The Hacienda Cotopaxi Pungo lies on a farm on […]

For over 50 years Baltazar Ushca has harvested the glacial ice of Ecuador’s Mount Chimborazo. His brothers, both raised as […]

A short distance west from Quito, as the condor flies, lies Yanacocha or the Inca’s lagoon. Though this pre-hispanic irrigation […]

Photos courtesy: Carlos Morochz (Scientist at Mashpi Reserve) During my recent visit to Mashpi Lodge in the cloud forests of […]

Whilst visiting the highlands of the main island of Santa Cruz I took the opportunity to visit the Galapagos Safari […]

Jungle lodges are normally basic accommodation with few mod cons, but Mashpi Lodge has re-written the script. This is the […]

It is rare to wander into a museum and be pleasantly surprised by the quality of the exhibits and the […]

I recently had the pleasure of spending some time at Quito’s poshest hotel, the Casa Gangotena. This recently converted colonial […]

Lima’s airport, known as ‘Aeropuerto Internacional Jorge Chavez’, has ranked 25th in the world according to the ‘World Airport Awards’. […]

The remains of the body of the giant tortoise ‘Lonesome George’ from the Galapagos Islands has been transferred to the […]

One of the most memorable moments of my life was snorkelling in the Galapagos Islands and getting close to a […]

This month’s celebrity photo shows our director and ‘Mr Galápagos’ David Horwell meeting his hero David Attenborough. This was at […]

Happy Valentines Day! Why not plan a trip to Galapagos with your loved one? You could take inspiration from the […]

Plates from the Zoology of the Voyage of HMS Beagle (1832 – 1836). These are illustrations by John Gould published […]

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When Lonesome George, the last Pinta Island giant tortoise, died in June in the Galapagos, the world mourned the demise […]

With encouragement from President Rafael Correa the Quito to Guayaquil railway system is being restored. This engineering marvel once connected […]

Locro de papa is a cheesy potato soup that is a staple of Ecuadorian cuisine. It’s traditionally garnished with avocado, […]

UNESCO has just declared the Ecuadorian traditional woven straw hat (also known as a Panama hat) as an Intangible cultural […]

Quito’s cable-car takes about 40 minutes to ride up the side of the volcano above the city. If you have […]

This week is the Fiestas of Quito, celebrating the foundation of Quito on Dec 6th. This is the city’s biggest […]

We are happy to report that Ecuador won great acclaim at the recent International Chocolate Awards 2012 that took place […]

Sir David Attenborough’s new 3D series on the Galapagos Islands has been confirmed as part of Sky’s Christmas schedules. Galapagos […]

After a day or two in Quito, try one of our cloud forest escapes only an hour or two from […]

A frog has been named after Prince Charles. A rare species of Ecuadorian frog has been named Hyloscirtus princecharlesi in […]

For the surfer visiting Ecuador it is easy to grab a board, book a lesson, find a place to stay […]

We were sorry to hear the sad death of Lonesome George on 24 June, 2012. The Galapagos National Park ranger […]