Otavalo is a valley in northern Ecuador surrounded by peaks of Imbabura, Cotacachi and Mojanda volcanos. The town is famous for its indigenous population and a 100 years old market, a major artisan fair of Ecuador and South America called “The Plaza of Ponchos”. People Of Otavalo: Indigenous Otavaleños are economically considered to be the most successful indigenous group of Latin America. […]
Baños De Agua Santa commonly known as Baños is a town that sits on the side of Tungurahua Volcano. Also known as the “Jump off point to the Amazon”, Baños is the last big town before reaching the jungle and other towns in the Amazon River basin. Here are the best things to do in Baños. Take A Dip In The Hot Springs: Baños, […]
Quito is spread into three districts the Old City (Centro Histórico) in the middle, with North (Norte) and South (Sur) districts to either side. These are the 5 best hostels in Quito listed in no particular ranking order. These hostels have warranted an inclusion to the list based on service, location, safety, affordability, cleanliness and accessibility […]
Coffee is more than a pick me up. For café that are “third wave”, it means that the coffee is made out of high-quality beans, and that they are meant to be appreciated like fine wine. It’s more than a press of a button on the coffee machine, a feature that is considered “second wave” (with “first […]
