Tag: hiking

Ecuador After Covid19

Ecuador After Covid19   Update May 24th  - WE ARE READY TO GO BACK INTO ACTION! Ecuador will be ready to receive international travelers from July 1st, without restrictions like quarantine or fast test of covid19 Currently, our company is now working normally as far as answering emails and inquiries. If you are planning to travel 2020 we are currently offering a 10% discount in all of our packages, and special…

Climb Cotopaxi and Chimborazo on a Tight budget

Is It possible to climb Cotopaxi and Chimborazo on a tight budget?  On a daily basis we receive many emails from clients from all over the world, requesting expeditions to the summit Cotopaxi which is the most popular climbs in Ecuador, even one of the top 10 most climbed peaks in the world, as well as Chimborazo, Ecuador´s highest peak, and the point that is closest to the sun from…

Packing for Ecuador – Andes Adventure

Packing for Ecuador - Andes Adventure Are you planning an adventure trip to Ecuador in South America? Ecuador is a country with a huge variety of landscapes and ecosystems, if you are planning a trip to this amazing country here are some tips for you to bring to your adventure getaway. The Andes mountain chain is the largest sierra in the world, and it is home of astonishing mountains and…

Oxygen for Chimborazo

The use of Oxygen in mountain climbing is a common fact, especially for climbs above 6000 m (19000 feet), nowadays, this practice has made climbs such as K2 and Everest a lot more feasible, with climbers paying sherpas exclusively to carry oxygen and providing the climbers body and condition, with more chances to reach the dreamed summit. This is not a common practice in Ecuador, as our mountains are "fast…

Things to Know Before Climbing Chimborazo

Here at Ecuador Eco Adventure, we specialize in bringing people to some of the wildest places on planet Earth. Ecuador is a hot-bed for other-worldly terrain thanks to its location on the Equator, extreme altitudes, and miles of abandoned coastline. It’s considered one of 17 “megadiverse” countries in the entire world. When visiting a country like Ecuador where sublime natural features beckon from every direction, it is in human nature…

Climb Chimborazo - July 2018

Climb Chimborazo – July 2018

Climb Chimborazo - July 2018 Reviews from Trip Advisor Julio Braña - Spain Amazing experience. Wlady, the owner, takes care of every detail to make sure all goes smooth. The provided equipment was top quality. He is very helpful and goes far beyond his tasks to make sure you have the best experience. He provides you with good advice about how to prepare on your own for the climb or…

DIY Galapagos Santa Cruz Island

DIY Galapagos Santa Cruz Island This are the "Best Tips for DIY Galapagos Santa Cruz Island" so you can make the most out of your visit to this islands. Getting there. Flights leave from Quito or Guayaquil, something you should know is that airlines will try to sale tickets alot higher to foreigners, and also agencies, some can raise the airticket up to $300 more than it should cost, Flight…

Amazon Back Packer Road Trip

Amazon Road Trip  I woke up comfortably at six in the morning, mentally prepared for what was to be one of the most exciting days of my life, the Amazon Back Packer Road Trip. After a quick breakfast, we packed our bags and strapped in our rubber boots and sleeping bags. We quickly filled gas in the car and began our journey to the Amazon. The drive was absolutely mind-blowing.…

Agua Blanca Machalilla National Park

Agua Blanca Machalilla National Park Along the heart of the central coast of Ecuador lies the Agua Blanca Machalilla National Park Community, which is a collaborative community that has been working with Eco Tourism since 1930.  The community itself is located within the Machalilla National Park, a protected region since 1978.   About three hundred families call this rich green coastal jungle home, living off the land and the tourism services…

Mindo Cloud Forest

Mindo Cloud Forest Mindo is a small town about one and a half, or two hours bus ride north west of Quito. It is referred to as the cloud forest for god reason, it seems to always be in the clouds. This doesn’t by any means signify that the weather is always bad; the hazy clouds seemed to be resting over the mountain tops giving the place an almost other…