Discover the Sweet Secret of Pacto Pacto, a hidden parish in the green and lush northwestern region of Quito, is much more than impressive landscapes and biodiversity. This charming corner of Ecuador is home to a centuries-old tradition that sweetens the lives of its inhabitants and now also its visitors: the artisanal production of ground […]
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December 6th; most people will probably think of St. Nicholas Day when they hear this date. For Ecuadorians, however, this date brings something completely different to mind, because in Ecuador one of the most important festivities of the year are celebrated on December 6th, namely the founding of the capital city of Quito. Quito was
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Atahualpa, the Hidden Treasure on the Secret Route Near Quito After visiting Perucho, the next fascinating stop is Atahualpa, the hidden treasure close to Quito. Nestled among mountains and green valleys, this small town is part of the beautiful and still underexplored Secret Route. This journey connects several towns filled with history, culture, and breathtaking
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An Escape to Discover the Hidden Destinations of Quito: Perucho Hiding among the mountains, just an hour and 15 minutes from the capital and 55 kilometers away, is the oldest rural parish of Quito, called San Miguel de Perucho, in honor of Saint Michael the Archangel. The locals also refer to it as the “Vilcabamba
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As soon as you spend even five minutes searching about South America, you will immediately come across the word “Inca” several times, often without any further explanation. So you naturally ask yourself: “Inca, what is that?”. Most people probably know that they are an indigenous, pre-Columbian nation. But do you know anything about their origin,
The mysterious origin and meaning of the Nazca Lines Lines, shapes and figures – meters long and sometimes only visible from the air. Centuries old in the Peruvian desert. These are the Nazca Lines. But who drew them in the first place? How did they come to be so well preserved? And what do they
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Yasuní National Park, a UNESCO biosphere reserve in the Amazon region, is considered one of the most biodiverse areas in the world, home to numerous endangered animal and plant species. Oil drilling, particularly in the ITT field (Ishpingo, Tambococha, and Tiputini), has caused significant environmental damage over the years and endangered the livelihoods of indigenous
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FLOREANA ISLAND – A Bold Restoration of Native Wildlife and Ecosystem Health The Galapagos Islands are likely familiar to most of us. Famous for their incredible diversity of endemic wildlife species found nowhere else on earth, these islands were where Charles Darwin first set foot on San Cristobal in 1835, laying the foundation for his “Theory
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Located in the south, Arequipa is the second largest city in Peru and was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2000. It is located in a valley crossed by the river Chili and is known for its mostly dry weather throughout the year. The first traces of settlement in the Arequipa region date from
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SOLEQ Travel is proud to share an update on the progress made in 2023 for one of the sustainability projects we have been collaborating on since 2018. The project involves the “Reserva Buenaventura,” a 575-hectare area that we are committed to preserving. Our support for this project is made possible by our adherence to sustainability
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