The first time I swam beneath the surface around the Galápagos Islands, I suddenly understood why Darwin described this archipelago as “a little world within itself.” Galápagos snorkeling is not simply an activity — it’s
The road winds down from the Andes, and suddenly everything turns green. Dense fog envelops the mountain flanks as temperatures steadily rise. For me, the boundary between Quito’s dry elevation and one of Earth’s most biodiverse
In the Galápagos Islands, sustainability isn’t a buzzword—it’s a biological imperative. The extraordinary biodiversity of this archipelago hangs in the balance, and every traveler plays a measurable role in its preservation. The Islands, a UNESCO
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
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
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
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
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
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
