2023

Cotopaxi volcano Ecuador

Why travel to Ecuador?

Mathy Ecuador is the right place for you if you are looking for a place that offers unforgettable experiences, attractive landscapes and a rich culture. In this article, we would like to remove your doubts and show you why you should visit Ecuador. Improved safety It is important to consider security in any destination, and […]

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penguins on the Galapagos Island of Bartolomé

Galapagos Penguin

After some other interesting blog articles, today we continue our series on the amazing flora and fauna of Galápagos. This time it’s about the Galápagos penguin to answer the question: Where you can find the Galápagos penguin? Most people know penguins from cold areas like Antarctica. This makes it more amazing for many travelers when

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Kicker rock from up close

San Cristobal on your own

Day 7, 8, 9 and 10 of my ten-day Galápagos trip I spent on San Cristóbal Island. On the days before, I had already visited the islands of Santa Cruz and Isabela. When I arrived about 17 o’clock on the capital island, San Cristóbal, I was welcomed directly by sea lions, which lie around at

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typical landscape of Isabela Island

Isabela on your own

I spent 3 days on Santa Cruz Island, which I already told you about in the second blog article. On day 4 I left Santa Cruz Island at 6:30 in the morning and went by boat to Isabela Island. Before leaving Santa Cruz, there was a bag check, I had to pay a fee of

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diver in the ocean at Galapagos

Galapagos Hammerhead Shark

The Galápagos Islands are considered Ecuador’s paradise, and not without reason! Warm sunshine, white sandy beaches, clear seawater and diverse plant species that bloom all year round. Animals that enrich and make unique both the overwater world and the underwater world! One of these underwater animals is the hammerhead shark. This fish, known for its

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preparing Fanesca and table decoration

La Fanesca – The tradition of Holy Week in Ecuador

Fanesca is a traditional dish characteristic of Holy Week in Ecuador. This tradition originated because of the Catholic Fasting period, in which the consumption of meat was forbidden. Thus, the consumption of cereals and fish became popular at that time. In Ecuadorian gastronomy, it is one of the most delicious dishes. Fanesca is named after

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Beach of Tortuga Bay on Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz Island on your own

10 days on the Galápagos Islands sounds like a dream! For me, this dream became reality in 2023. For 10 days I independently organized my trip to the popular archipelago. You can already read all the information about planning and arriving on Santa Cruz Island in the first blog article and gain helpful tips. The

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beach on Galapagos Island Isabela

Galapagos on your own – Planning and arrival

The Galápagos Islands are one of the most worth seeing places in Ecuador and are considered a paradise destination with an untouched nature. They are also called “Islas encantadas”, meaning “islands that inspire” or “enchanting islands”. I, Elisabeth, am currently an intern at SOLEQ.travel and have already visited the mountains, the coast, and the Amazon

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