Tatacoa Desert, or Desierto de la Tatacoa, is named after the Spanish word for the rattlesnakes that once called it home. It is also sometimes called the Valley of Sadnesses. This spectacular landscape is a dried-up tropical rainforest rather than a desert. Thousands of years ago, scientists believe it was a lush environment full of …
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Are you planning to go on a trip but worry that the food is too expensive in Europe? Read on to learn about the 8 best places for gastro-tourists on a student budget! It’s a common misconception that students can’t travel because they lack time or money. Today, with low-cost airlines and cheap Airbnbs, learners […]
Los Ilinizas was declared a protected zone on December 11, 1996 and covers an area of 149,900 hectares. The reserve covers sections in the provinces of Cotopaxi, Pichincha and Santo Domingo de los Tsáchilas. The altitude of the reserve starts at 800 meters above sea level and reaches its highest peal 5,263 meters. Here you …
The province of Carchi is located in the north of Ecuador in the Sierra region, bordering Colombia to the north. Crossed by the Andes Mountains, the province of Carchi is privileged in its topography, since it is surrounded by mountains and is home to the Chiles volcano. Carchi offers endless natural, cultural, gastronomic and architectural …
Cuenca, The Athens of Ecuador, is considered one of the most beautiful cities in Ecuador. It is a small city but rich in history, architecture, culture and gastronomy. In fact, the Historic Center of Cuenca was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1999 for its Spanish colonial architecture. Cuenca has one of the …
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