Category: Ecuador
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Best Birding Spots in Mindo, Ecuador for Birdwatchers and Photographers
Mindo is one of the best places for birdwatching in Ecuador, offering everything from hummingbird feeders and photography hides to cloud forest trails and rare target species. After exploring several reserves around town, these were the birding spots that impressed me most. One of the things I’ve come to love about Mindo is that there…
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Puerto López, Ecuador: The Complete Travel Guide
Puerto López may actually be a bit of a hidden gem. Depending on who you speak to… A small fishing town on Ecuador’s Pacific coast, surrounded by Machalilla National Park. But for travellers who actually make it here, it can be a nice addition to their Ecuadorian itinerary if they didn’t make it to Galapagos.…
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Exploring Isla Salango, Ecuador near Puerto López
Puerto Lopez isn’t as visited as many of its neighbours but for those who do visit, they end up doing the same things: whale watching, Los Frailes or a day trip to Isla de la Plata. Isla Salango barely gets mentioned. That’s probably because there isn’t a huge amount “to do” there compared to Isla…
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Birding in Mindo, Ecuador: Beginner’s Guide to the Cloud Forest
Birding in Mindo may be one of the best birding experiences you can have in South America. Have you heard that I identify as a birder now? Let’s not get that extreme but I have found a new appreciation for our feathered friends. It’s one of those things that hits you as soon as you…
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Isla de la Plata, Ecuador: The Best Galapagos Alternative?
Isla de la Plata, Ecuador – often called the “Poor Man’s Galapagos” is one of the best budget wildlife experiences in South America. Located off the coast of Puerto López inside Machalilla National Park. This island is famous for blue-footed boobies, humpback whales, snorkeling and affordable day tours from mainland Ecuador. If you’re wondering whether…
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Rumichaca Border Crossing at Night (Colombia to Ecuador): Is It Safe?
Rumichaca Border Crossing… I don’t think I’ve ever read anything good about this border crossing. It is the main (and recommended) border crossing to use between Colombia and Ecuador. If you’ve researched the Rumichaca border crossing, you’ve probably seen the same warnings over and over again: “Don’t cross at night under any circumstances.” Well… we…