Cuenca was our last big city stop in Ecuador before we crossed the border to Peru. The some small ruins that are attributed to the Inca mark the area around Cuenca. We took the time to explore several of them. Banos del Inca in Ecuador is an area said to have been used for ritual … More Ecuador- Cuenca and nearby historical areas.
Up in the mountains of Ecuador lies a wonderful little community named Salinas. This little village requires driving on some rather crazy, bumpy roads to get there. Of course, we had to explore along the way to Salinas. We found a beautiful river that had cut a deep canyon through the mountains. While we stopped … More Ecuador- Salinas has a history.
In addition to the Equator and The Andes Mountains and lots of amazing volcanoes, Ecuador has a gorgeous Pacific Ocean coastline. We had to drive over the mountains and take a look for ourselves. The first section of beach was dark sand and cloudy skies. Nica enjoyed the long walks with us. And we encountered … More Ecuador- All this and beaches, too?
This is a special fathers day blog release. Hoping that some special men we know back in the USA are wearing their Panama hat for fathers day! First you are asking yourself, “Why is she writing about Panama hats now? They left Panama back in July.” And I would have to clarify the answer with … More Ecuador- What is a Panama hat, and why is this in the Ecuador stories?
Quilotoa is a lake. But not just your typical lake. Quilotoa is a lake that has formed in the crater of a volcano. The beautiful Laguna Quilotoa is located in a mountainous region of Ecuador that is inhabited primarily by indigenous people. These natives live a very traditional lifestyle in many of the villages. The … More Ecuador- Quilotoa area