Looking for a modern hotel in Cuenca, Ecuador with plenty of amenities? The Oro Verde Cuenca just might fit the bill. Here’s my experience at this renovated property.
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TRAVEL PHOTOS: Top 5 Reasons to Visit Cuenca, Ecuador
Listed among the UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Cuenca is a great destination for architecture, museums, history and nature photography. Here are my top 5 reasons why you should visit Ecuador’s third-largest city.
Quintessential Quito: Great Galapagos Cruise Extensions
Divine destination: The Basílica del Voto Nacional is one of many attractions in Quito, Ecuador. Photo: Martin St-Amant BY MELISSA RUTTANAIWhile many visitors plan a trip to the Galapagos Islands, they often don’t allot enough time to explore Ecuador’s mainland. Since many tours begin and end in the capital, Quito is a great base to…
Sonesta’s New Guayaquil Hotel and Bogota Romance Options
Anyone looking for new Guayaquil hotels or new ideas for romance at Guayaquil hotels might consider checking out Sonesta Hotels, which has added some new options for Latin America-bound travelers. In September, the Sonesta Collection introduced the Sonesta Hotel Guayaquil, a 112-room business class hotel located in the northern part of the city, within La…
Sale Prices on Galapagos Cruises, Through the End of Year
Water world: The Cormorant is one of the ships offering sale prices. Anyone looking to get a good deal on a Galapagos cruise might want to check out Metropolitan Touring and Haugan Cruises, both of which are offering pretty deep discounts on excursions through the end of the year. Here’s what’s available:• Travelers booking a…
The Best of Quito’s Nightlife — Drinking
Social Hub: Plaza Foch is one of the most vibrant nightlife areas in Quito. BY NICK ROSEN At long last, Quito is shaking off its reputation as a button-downed place and having some fun. Ecuador’s capital city has the country’s most cosmopolitan nightlife, as well as some of its friendliest bars and hottest nightclubs. Even better,…
The Best of Quito’s Nightlife — Dancing
Night fantastic: Orquesta La 33, performing at Seseribó in Quito. BY NICK ROSENWhen you’re ready to migrate to the dance floor, Quito abounds with options. Bungalow 6 (corner of Calama and Diego de Almagro, in the Mariscal) is the most popular venue for visitors and expats, though it attracts a lot of rowdy, young locals…
This Month, Ecuador Gears Up for Inti Raymi
Ecuador a la Carte, the all-Ecuador, all-the-time Website, provides us with insight about one of Ecuador’s most famed traditions, which takes place this month. It happens every year in June, when the winter solstice takes place in the Southern Hemisphere. It is a time when all the Andean families and lots of visitors get together…