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Vaccinated? if so you no longer need any tests to come to Ecuador!

23Mar
The Ecuadorian government has changed its rules and if you have been vaccinated you are no longer required to have to bring any sorts of tests to enter the country. The ruling came out on the 18th of March but begins to take place starting the 22nd of March 2021. If you have not been vaccinated you can still enter the country but with an antigen test done 3 days prior to arrival or a pcr test done in the same amount of time!
We hope to see you soon and that we can help you with your travels through Ecuador!
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Food stand in La Floresta.

Nightlife in Quito

16Jul

Quito is not only a city full of history and culture, it also has a very social scene with a great nightlife with a wide variety of options to cover everyone’s needs!

From a night of dancing in the Plaza Foch, to more lounge type bars and restaurants in La Floresta, or to more local music and drinks in La Ronda; Quito has you covered.

Mariscal Sucre in Quito.

La Mariscal – Quito

16Jun

Some postgraduate thesis and countless newspaper articles have been written around the traditional La Mariscal neighborhood, located in the north center of Quito. Despite this, there is still plenty to share and talk about when it comes to the Mariscal.

With almost 102 years of existence, this characteristic piece of the Ecuadorian capital concentrates a vibrant and changing social dynamic. The strategic point of La Mariscal or the heart of the neighborhood is the Plaza Foch. It is also known as “la zona”, an appellation legitimized by Ecuadorians and strangers.

Ziplining in Mindo.

10 things to do around Quito in 1 day

19Feb

Quito has a lot to offer for travellers, the most popular activities are visiting the Historic Center, the Middle of the World and the Teleferico. There are also many things you can do outside of the city in one day, for those that want to get out and explore the surroundings of Quito. It is possible to leave the morning and return to Quito in the late afternoon.

Sign of Quito in the Guangüiltagua Metropolitan Park Quito.

Is Quito Safe?

31Jan

Ecuador is one of the most beautiful nations in all of South America and the capital city of Quito is a must see destination if you’re visiting this country and a popular jumping off point for those looking to explore the rest of South America as well.

Not only will you have opportunity to explore a decent amount of the Amazon rain forest while visiting Ecuador, but you’ll also be within easy travel distance from the Andes as well as the Galapagos Islands – making Quito a popular hub for travelers looking to soak up as much of South America as possible.

At the same time, this isn’t to suggest that Quito is without issues or concerns.

The city has a reputation for being very friendly, very welcoming, and very open to foreign travelers, but there is also crime like pickpocketing and petty theft, as well as other concerns that have travelers a little bit nervous about whether or not it is really an ideal destination to squeeze into their Ecuadorian travel itinerary.

Itchimbia Park with the Crystal Palace.

The Guide to The Itchimbia Park in Quito

18Dec

The Itchimbia Park is situated at the top of the slope of the Ichimbia hill, located in Quito’s Historic Centre. It borders the neighbourhoods of El Dorada, San Blas and La Tola.

At an altitude of 2,900 meters, the park is deemed as a naturally formed lookout point since it offers a fantastic view of the Quito Historic Centre, Pichincha Volcano, the modern city and the summit of Cayambe.