Northen Andes
Mashpi Cloud Forest: A dream destination for Birders
The slopes of the Andes are dressed with this wonderful ecosystem, also called “Andean brow” due to its generous vegetation. The cloud forest looks like a mossy jungle with tall
Pululahua Geobotanical Reserve
Pululahua reserve is the only protected area in the country that has been denominated a “Geobotanical Reserve” due to its geology and biodiverse ecosystem. The reserve is located only 17
Birdwatching en el Ecuador: Andrés Holguín
Andrés, guía turístico especializado en aves, nos cuenta sobre el avistamiento de aves en el Ecuador.
Allpamamas: Moda basada en la colaboración intercultural
Allpamamas: un proyecto de moda basado en la colaboración intercultural a través de experiencias compartidas. En una entrevista con This is Ecuador, Vanessa Alarcón nos cuenta sobre esta marca, la colaboración entre diseñadoras y artesanas, el comercio justo y sus procesos zero-waste.
What to do in the Imbabura Province: A 2 day tour
Imbabura is one of the most visited provinces in Ecuador because it is filled with lakes, mountains, beautiful small towns, handcrafts, and the famous Otavalo Market. If you only have two days, This is Ecuador recommends the following route, where you will explore the main highlights of Imbabura.
Karl Egloff: Mountaineering at the Andes
Karl Egloff, a Swiss-Ecuadorian prominent sportsman who specializes in high mountain speed tests, tells us about this passionate sport. At what age did your love for the mountains began? From
Ruta de dos días en la provincia de Imbabura
¡Imbabura es una de las provincias más visitadas del Ecuador! Está llena de lagos, artesanías, pintorescos pueblos, montañas y el famoso mercado de Otavalo. Es difícil decidir qué conocer cuando solamente tienes dos días para recorrerla, es por esto que hemos preparado una pequeña ruta con algunos de los destinos más importantes.
Northern Andes: Mountains, Lakes & Folklore
In the Northern Andes of Ecuador you will find a variety of destinations; from colonial haciendas, stunning mountain landscapes, beautiful local markets, highland lakes inside craters, and one of the most biodiverse regions of the country; the cloud forests west of Quito.
