The Route of Artisan Panela
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
Category: Sustainability & Environment
The End of Oil Production in Yasuni Has Begun
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
Sustainable Tourism and Conservation – Impact report Jocotoco Foundation
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
Metro of Quito
Quito has a metro. What sounds completely normal for many other cities was a construction project for Quito that took years, delayed by the difficult geological situation and archaeological finds in the area of Quito’s
Discover the Yasuní Biosphere Reserve: An Ecological Paradise in Ecuador
Yasuní National Park, together with the protected zone and the adjacent Waorani area, has been recognized by UNESCO as the “Yasuní Biosphere Reserve” since 1989. This natural treasure in the provinces of Napo and Orellana
Ecuador – A victory for the environment
August 20, 2023 marked another milestone in the history of conservation in Ecuador and the global fight for environmental protection. On that day, Ecuadorian citizens made an important decision in a referendum: to preserve the
Avocados in Ecuador – A visit to Hacienda Verde
Maria S. Arriving to Hacienda Verde On Saturday two weeks ago, the Quito office team went on a trip to Hacienda Verde near Guayllabamba. We left early Quito in the morning, headed towards Otavalo and
New marine reserve in the eastern Pacific
Maria S. There is good news for the Pacific: As part of the UN climate summit, Ecuador, Colombia, Panama and Costa Rica announced the establishment of one of the largest and most biodiverse marine reserves
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
Diego, the giant tortoise that ensures the survival of its species in Galapagos
Diego, a giant tortoise of the species Chelonidis hoodensis, returns after 80 years to his home island Española, one of the uninhabited Galapagos Islands. In the 1930s Diego was brought to the USA on a
