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Ecuador · 31 May 2026
Best time to visit Ecuador: altitude, regions and why 'season' means something different here
Ecuador sits on the equator, which means the usual logic of seasons doesn't apply. Understanding why changes how you plan — and when you go depends entirely on where you're going.
Ecuador · 24 May 2026
Galápagos: how to visit without a cruise and without going broke
The Galápagos are expensive. That is not going to change. But there is a sensible way to visit three islands on a real budget — if you understand what you're actually paying for.
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Ecuador · 17 May 2026
Quito's old town: why this is UNESCO's finest historic centre in Latin America
Quito was the first city inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. After more than four decades, it still earns that distinction — if you know where to look and when to go.
8 min
Ecuador · 10 May 2026
Ecuador's history: from Valdivia ceramics to the world's first constitution for nature
From the oldest pottery in the Americas to a constitution that granted rights to rivers and mountains, Ecuador's history is a story of firsts that most travellers never hear.
9 min
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