January 2020

Marine Iguanas on the Galapagos Islands

Galapagos Cruise Travelogue

Western Galapagos Island Cruise Part II We have already reported on the first days of our Galapagos Cruise. Also the second part of our trip to the western Galapagos Islands was amazing and full of exciting experiences! Puerto Villamil and tortoise breeding center In the afternoon we drove to Puerto Villamil and from there in […]

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view over a Mojanda lagoon

The Mojanda lagoons

Approximately 17 kilometers from the small town of Otavalo in northern Ecuador are the four lagoons of Mojanda. They lie embedded in the spectacular mountain landscape at the foot of the Fuya Fuya volcano. The team of SOLEQ.travel made an excursion to the lagoons of Mojanda. How to get to the lagoons of Mojanda You

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Tintoreras Galapagos Islands

Galapagos Islands Travelogue

Western Galapagos Island Cruise Part I The Galapagos Islands represent a unique and diverse flora and fauna. Located approximately 1,000 km off the coast of Ecuador, the harmony of nature and wildlife offers a breathtaking scenery. With the Catamaran Archipel I we travelled the western Galapagos Islands and experienced the uniqueness of the archipelago with

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Los Frailes view on beach

Between Montañita and Puerto López: the southern coast of Ecuador

SOLEQtravel The two small towns of Puerto López and Montañita are about 45 kilometers from one another on the southern coast of Ecuador. The vegetation in this region is similar to that of the Galapagos Islands. On long sandy beaches you can observe crabs, pelicans, frigate birds and with some luck also turtles. In the

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buildings of the Mashpi Lodge

The Mashpi Lodge – paradise in the cloud forest of Ecuador

The five-star Mashpi Lodge is located in the middle of the cloud forest of Ecuador. In addition to its luxurious and modern facilities, it offers numerous activities to experience the fascinating nature surrounding the lodge during adventurous explorations. What activities does Mashpi Lodge offer? What makes it so special? And how does Mashpi Lodge help

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children eating together at the refugio de los Sueños

Christmas at Refugio de los Sueños

SOLEQtravel Since many years SOLEQ.travel has been supporting the day care center Refugio de los Sueños (“Refuge of Dreams”), a social project for neglected and socially disadvantaged children in Quito, the capital of Ecuador. This year 120 children and 15 Ecuadorian and international helpers attended the Christmas celebration. And the team from SOLEQ.travel was also

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