TL;DR: Quick Takeaways Quito's rich history and architecture are unparalleled in South America. The city offers a unique blend of urban and natural attractions. From local markets to active volcanoes, ...

At almost 13,000ft high, Ecuador's Quilotoa volcano and crater lake holds strong prominence in the country's history. Formed ...

Scientists believe this rediscovery will be vital to protect the country's most degraded ecosystem, the southern Andes ...

A visit to Ecuadorian Andes and Amazon rain forest takes preparation. Before the trip, I worked out regularly, declined ...

The Ecuadorian money-laundering case in Miami grew out of a massive Odebrecht corruption scandal in Latin America ...

Natural disasters such as earthquakes, hurricanes, tsunamis, and volcanic eruptions elevate the extinction risk for mammals, ...

While it is possible to undertake a land-based exploration of the Galapagos – taking day trips around Santa Cruz and San ...

Reasons: Sporadic human cases of avian influenza have been reported worldwide, most of which have been reported from China ...

But traveling alone, especially as a woman, can be intimidating. Seventy percent of women worry about their personal safety ...

Specs Intro Last summer, a couple of my close ski partners and I booked a trip to Ecuador. Our goal? Skiing off two volcanoes located near Quito: Cayambe (18,996 feet) and Chimborazo (20,549 feet).

The basic unit of territorial organisation in the northern Andes is known in Kichwa (a variation of Quechua) as llakta.

Latin America shines with its lively culture, deep history, and energetic entertainment. As online gaming grows, many seek ...