Last Updated: October 2026 We absolutely love wildlife, so if there was one place in South America that we wouldn’t have missed, it’s the Galapagos Islands. Everyone we’ve met who’d been to the Galapagos has always come back raving about it and telling us wildlife lovers that we just had to go there. With Ecuador as the first stop of our South American trip, we...
Last Updated: October 2026 Nestled among lush green mountains at the foot of the mighty Tungurahua volcano, Baños de Agua Santa is one of Ecuador’s most beautiful and adventurous destinations. Known as Ecuador’s adventure capital, Baños is famous for its spectacular waterfalls, natural hot springs, scenic hiking trails and adrenaline-pumping activities...
Last Updated: October 2026 Perched high in the Andes at an altitude of 2,850 metres, Quito is one of South America’s most fascinating capital cities. Surrounded by dramatic volcanic peaks, Ecuador’s capital is famous for its beautifully preserved colonial architecture, colourful streets, historic churches and spectacular mountain views. Quito was our...