Ecuador Destinations & Andes
Cajas National Park: A Practical Guide to Ecuador’s Andean Lakes (2026)
Thirty minutes from Cuenca, Cajas National Park packs 200 glacial lakes and three ecosystems into…
Tipping in Ecuador: Who to Tip, When, and How Much (2026)
Tipping in Ecuador is optional but expected at tourist-oriented businesses. Restaurants, Galápagos cruises, taxis, hotels…
Ecuador Visa Requirements: What US Citizens Need to Know (2026)
Ecuador visa requirements are straightforward — US citizens get 90 days visa-free with just a…
Best Time to Visit Ecuador: A 2026 Month-by-Month Planning Guide
Ecuador’s four climate zones rarely peak in the same month. The best time to visit…
Ecuador Currency: What Every Traveler Needs to Know About Money (2026)
Ecuador currency is the US dollar — but ATMs, rejected bills, and card fees catch…
Best Places to Visit in Ecuador: 15 Destinations Across the Andes, Amazon & Coast (2026)
Most Ecuador lists recycle the same five stops. This one ranks 15 of the best…
Mashpi Lodge Ecuador: Honest Review, Prices & Is It Worth It? (2026)
I’ve sent dozens of guests to Mashpi Lodge and just as many to the Mashpi…
Tulipe Ecuador: Visit the Yumbo Ruins Near Quito (2026)
Tulipe Ecuador may be the country’s most underrated archaeological site — a thousand-year-old Yumbo ceremonial…
Things to Do in Baños Ecuador on a Budget — The Local Guide (2026)
Baños isn’t just Ecuador’s adventure capital. It’s also one of the cheapest places to travel…
Baños Ecuador Nightlife, Bars, and the Peña Scene Nobody Talks About
Most Baños guides skip the nightlife entirely. After years of guiding here, I can tell…