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Recommended in the Lonely Planet & National Geographic Adventure

After growing the tour agency for several years, exploring new routes in the mountains and sharing these off-the-beaten track and trails with backpackers from around the world, we were listed in the Lonely Planet’s South America on a Shoestring. Less than a year later, we were recommended in National Geographic Adventure’s Bucket List for the …

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Ingapirka Ruins

The Ingapirka Inca Trail

The ruins of Ingapirka, located in Ecuador, are a fascinating archaeological site that offers insights into the history and culture of the Inca civilization in the region. The name “Ingapirka” is of Quechua origin, with “Inga” referring to the Inca people and “pirka” meaning “wall.” The site is often referred to as the “Inca Fortress” …

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Food in Ecuador

Seafood in Ecuador: Traditional Food from the Ecuadorian Coast

The Ecuadorian Coast has a rich culinary tradition with a variety of dishes that showcase the region’s diverse ingredients and flavors and seafood from the Ecuadorian Coast. Here are some typical plates of food you might find on the Ecuadorian Coast: Ceviche: Ceviche is a popular dish made with raw fish or seafood that is …

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What is the difference between Cuyabeno and Yasuni?

Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve and Yasuní National Park are both protected areas located in the Ecuadorian Amazon, but they have distinct characteristics, features, and conservation significance. Ecotourism plays an essential part of the local economies which makes Cuyabeno Amazon Tours or Yasuní Amazon Tours a great way to explore the rainforest. Here are the main differences …

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Cuevo de los Tayos

Facts or Fiction: The mythology behind Cueva de los Tayos in Ecuador

The Cueva de los Tayos, also known as the Cave of the Oilbirds, is a limestone cave located in the Amazon rainforest of Ecuador. It gained worldwide attention in the 1970s due to various claims and stories surrounding its mythology. The mythology of the Cueva de los Tayos is primarily associated with the controversial adventurer …

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Animals in the Yasuni Amazon

Yasuni Biodiversity

The Yasuni Rainforest is located in the Amazon basin, which is known for its unparalleled biodiversity. It is estimated that the Yasuni Rainforest is home to an astonishing array of plant and animal species, many of which are found nowhere else on Earth. It is estimated that there are around 2,300 species of trees in …

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“Is Mount Chimborazo higher than everest?” and other Frequently Asked Questions.

Chimborazo is not actually higher than Everest. Mount Everest, located in the Himalayas, is currently recognized as the highest mountain in the world, with an elevation of 8,848 meters (29,029 feet) above sea level. However, if we consider the distance from the center of the Earth rather than just the elevation above sea level, then …

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Tourism in Ecuador after the Covid-19 Pandemic

Ecuador, known for its diverse culture, rich history, and breathtaking natural beauty, has been hit hard by the Covid-19 pandemic. However, as the world begins to recover and vaccines become more widely available, tourism in Ecuador is starting to pick up again. One of the biggest draws for tourists in Ecuador is its natural beauty. …

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Chimborazo Basecamp

Things to Know Before Climbing Chimborazo

Here at Ecuador Eco Adventure, we specialize in bringing people to some of the wildest places on planet Earth. Ecuador is a hot-bed for other-worldly terrain thanks to its location on the Equator, extreme altitudes, and miles of abandoned coastline. It’s considered one of 17 “megadiverse” countries in the entire world. When visiting a country …

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Ecuador Eco Adventure in Nat Geo, Mountain Planet, and the Rough Guide to Ecuador & The Galapagos Islands

For 12 years, Wlady and Jake have been running Ecuador Eco Adventure, a sustainible ecotourism operator based in Riobamba, the trekking and climbing capital of Ecuador’s Andes mountains. Currently, Ecuador Eco Adventure is taking the highest number of organized climbing tours to the summit of Chimborazo–Ecuador’s highest mountain–and recently partnered with Mountain Planet the largest …

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Riobamba Base Camp Now Open

Over the last several months Ecuador Eco Adventure has been busy constructing the Riobamba Base Camp–a backpacker hostel in Riobamba designed exlusively for hikers and climbers in Riobamba, the trekking and climbing capital of Ecuador. Until now, the city of Riobamba did not have a single backpacker hostel. Surprising right? The trekking and climbing capital …

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YASUNI TOURS

This Yasuni Rainforest Tour will take you to a remote region on the Shiripuno River of the Yasuni Amazon, one of the most untouched and pristine regions of South Americas Amazon rainforest. The lodge sits within the United Nations protected Yasuni Biosphere Reserve, which has the highest concentration of floral and faunal species anywhere in …

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