2021

view over Puyo from the tower

A weekend in Puyo

Maria O. The best way to get to know a country is to be shown and explained by locals. I have a friend in Puyo and after the long time when all of Ecuador was at a standstill because of the coronavirus, I decided to visit her there. She is not only a real organizational

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client packing material for pack for a purpose

Pack for a Purpose

Diego Make a Difference with Pack for a Purpose! Pack for a Purpose (PfaP) is an initiative that serves as a link between communities, schools or hospitals with multiple needs and travelers. Those do not only pack their clothes, but also some supplies, which they donate by help of the organization to those in need.

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view from the Guayasamin residence

Museum tip Quito: Guayasamin residence and the Capilla del Hombre

Visiting the Guayasamin museum If you have a few hours in Quito, you should visit the Guayasamin Museum. The museum is located in the Bellavista district directly at the foot of the Parque Metropolitano. The location itself is impressive, because from here you have a magnificent view over Quito and the opposite mountain slopes. After

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Parque sucre with fountain in Riobamba

A weekend in Riobamba

Maria O. Riobamba is the capital of the province Chimborazo. It is named after the highest volcano in Ecuador. The Chimborazo reaches a proud height of 6.268. meters! Many Ecuadorian travellers are therefore motivated to work towards their goal of being able to climb the country’s highest peak once in their lifetime. But without good

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