Travel Stories

Sep 24, 2023 • 5 min read

From hiking in the highlands and lazing on Pacific beaches to celebrating life at an Indigenous festival, every season in Ecuador has its unique reward.

Sep 16, 2023 • 6 min read

From exploring Unesco World Heritage sites to discovering endemic wildlife, here’s our list of things to do with kids in Ecuador.

Aug 25, 2023 • 7 min read

Ecuador is not a gasp-inducingly bargain destination but visiting the country can still turn into the experience of a lifetime without breaking the bank.

Jul 31, 2023 • 5 min read

Don't let Ecuador's modest size fool you – its scope of stunning landscapes makes it the perfect road trip destination. Here are five of our favorites.

Jul 29, 2023 • 4 min read

Don't miss out on the magnificent attractions Ecuador has to offer because of a little paperwork. Here's everything you need to know about visas.

Apr 15, 2023 • 5 min read

Here are a few helpful tips to planning a journey to one of the most biodiverse places on Earth.

Jan 10, 2023 • 3 min read

Lonely Planet correspondent Bailey Freeman recently returned from the Ecuadorian Andes. She brought home few memories – and a few photos, too.

Oct 15, 2022 • 5 min read

From traditional restaurants to street food, the cuisine of Ecuador varies depending on where you are in the country. Here's our menu of top meals to try.

Sep 29, 2022 • 9 min read

Visitors flock to Ecuador for the Andes, the Amazon and the Galápagos, but don't overlook the beaches. From surf hubs to secluded sands, here are the best.

Jan 4, 2022 • 7 min read

The Galápagos Islands may steal the show, but Ecuador is blessed with a full hand of national parks and protected reserves. Here's our pick of the best.

Dec 13, 2021 • 7 min read

Ecuador packs a punch for such a small country and has four diverse, major geographical zones – the Andes, the coast, the Amazon rainforest and the…

Apr 27, 2021 • 6 min read

In a number of countries, proving that you have received the vaccine will allow travelers to skip a quarantine period.

Jul 17, 2020 • 5 min read

Afro-Ecuadorians make up about seven to 10 % of the country's population, but their impact on Ecuador's food, music and traditions is undeniable. 

Oct 16, 2019 • 8 min read

Protests and strikes are a fact of life around the world. Find out how to navigate those places where civil unrest might disrupt travel plans - or decide if it…

Jul 18, 2019 • 5 min read

The best adventures are experiences travelers hold dear for a lifetime and recount with reverence. They are trips you never forget and that become the…

Apr 9, 2019 • 6 min read

From the lungs of the earth to the founding place of evolution, little Ecuador packs a big punch, exceeding expectations in nature-based sustainable…

Jun 26, 2018 • 5 min read

Leave it to Quito to quietly slide into its new position as South America’s capital of cool. This Ecuadorian city has long nabbed some impressive titles,…

Aug 17, 2017 • 15 min read

This South American country may be small, but it has a dazzling array of wonders. Explore the colonial capital, Quito, before delving deep into the cloud…

Sep 15, 2016 • 5 min read

The picturesque Quilotoa Loop has big mountains, big views... and, above all, big climbs: adventurous cycling, without doubt. But family friendly? Yes and…

Jan 7, 2016 • 4 min read

When it comes to adventure, you can’t go wrong in Ecuador. There are towering Andean peaks and volcanoes, vast swaths of Amazonian rain forest, chilled…

Nov 13, 2015 • 5 min read

Guayaquil, Ecuador’s largest city, might boast a buoyant economy today, but it’s still a shadow of its former glory. A little over a century ago, many of…

Sep 23, 2015 • 9 min read

The second-highest capital in the world (after La Paz, Bolivia), Quito is a lovely Andean city with an exquisite colonial centre packed with architectural…