The cobbled Plaza de San Francisco is one of Quito’s oldest and most impressive sights, including, as it does, views of the magnificently white Monastery of San Francisco and, in the distance, the towering peak of Volcán Pichincha. The plaza is...
One of the activities you might hear about during your stay in Mindo is the area's “frog concert.” This show takes place nightly at 6:30 p.m., just outside of town at a lodge called Mindo Lago. While the event has an enticing title, the concert unfortunately does not actually involve any frogs...
The Free Enterprise is a 20-passenger sailing yacht with style, comfort, and charm. Ten double cabins, with twin upper and lower berths or double bed, are equipped with private bathroom, hot water, and air-conditioning. Social areas are limited but comfortable, with communal dining room,...
A gorgeous luxury hotel and spa set in the mountains above Baños, Luna Runtun offers breathtaking views of Tungurahua Volcano, Llanganates National Park and Baños below. Swiss-owned and managed, the service is consistently good and friendly. In 2007 Luna Runtun added a network of outdoor pools...
Dive sites in the Galapagos Islands are generally divided into three categories: those you can reach from Puerto Ayora, those you can reach from Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, and those sites that are so remote that you need to go on a dive charter to reach them.
Some of the best sites near Puerto Ayora...