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Best Galapagos Liveaboards: Best Dive Boats [2024 Edition]

Looking for the best Galapagos Liveaboards? In this article, I will walk you through the best liveaboards in the area, helping you choose the best boat for a trip ...

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Galapagos Island Scuba Diving: Everything You Need to Know

Interested in Diving in the Galapagos Islands? Known as a ‘living museum and a showcase of evolution,’ the Galapagos Islands are home to some incredible creatures that are found ...

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Top Things to Do in Quito That You Can’t Miss Out On

Ecuador’s capital city, Quito is a lively place that is bustling with both character and culture. Side streets are decked out with vendors, the Old Town is heaving with ...

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Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve with CarpeDM Adventures Review

As part of our goal to experience the Top 50 Adventure Holidays in the world, we set off to the Amazon Rainforest in Ecuador to go on a multi-day ...

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Top Things to Do in Baños, Ecuador

Located in Central Ecuador is a small but unassuming town called Baños de Agua Santa, which is more popularly known as Baños. Located at the foothills of the Tungurahua ...

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Guide to Surfing in Olon, Ecuador | Board Rental Tips & Waves Review

A $1.50 cab ride away from the crowded popular surf spot of Montañita is a peaceful town called Olon. We recently decided to stay put for a month, while ...

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Tips on How to Learn Spanish in Olon and Montañita, Ecuador

When Tom and I first decided to head to South America, we knew that it was time to finally learn how to speak Spanish. It has always been something ...

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Getting Wet and Wild, Whitewater Rafting in Baños, Ecuador

Along with canyoning, whitewater rafting in Baños is one of the must do activities. People flock here to get wet down the River Pastaza. Over the last couple of ...

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Adventurous Ziplining through Canopies in Baños, Ecuador

Although not on the extreme side, ziplining through canopies in Baños can be a great way to spend a couple of hours. Having ziplined a couple of times before, ...

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Things to Do in Montañita That Are Better in Olon

For those of you that are unsure, Montañita and Olon are neighboring towns in the coastal part of Ecuador. Although close in location, the two towns could not be more ...

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Galapagos on a Budget: A Guide on How to Do it Cheaply

The Galapagos Islands are home to the most interesting and diverse species of plants and animals known to man. Due their remote location, they’ve evolved blissfully untouched by human ...

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Day Trips From Quito That You Have to Experience

We spent a good few days exploring the town of Quito but to be perfectly honest, we wanted to spend more! There is just so much to see and ...

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Experience Rock Climbing up Lava Cliffs in Baños, Ecuador

Many travelers know the small town called Baños, as the adventure capital of Ecuador. Rock Climbing, Whitewater Rafting and Cayoning are just some of the adventures you can do ...

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Extreme Paragliding over the Tungurahua Volcano in Baños

Paragliding has always been my dream. Ever since I saw someone do a flight, it has been something that I have always wanted to do. Ironically, I have a ...

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Extreme Canyoning in Baños, Ecuador

Upon our arrival in Baños, we were overwhelmed by the amount of extreme sport activities being offered and by the amount of tour operators offering them. We saw all ...

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Exploring Isla de la Plata: The “Poor Man’s Galapagos”

After spending a month soaking in the sunshine and surf in Olon, we decided it was time to move further down the coast. Our next stop, the popular town ...