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Category: Ecuador
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…
Black Friday Travel Deal: South America Tours, from SA Luxury Expeditions
Peru travel special: SA Luxury Expeditions is offering discounts to Machu Picchu Most people associate Black Friday — the all-important retail sales bonanza — with crowded masses descending upon the nearest Walmart. But it can also be a time to get some decent discounts on South America tours, Peru travel and Ecuador travel, too. To…
The 5 Best Airports in Latin America
Landing with a view: Santos Dumont airport in Rio de Janeiro. BY MARK CHESNUTFor many jet setters, spending time in the airport is the least pleasant part of travel. From the Mexico City airport to the Rio de Janeiro airport, here are some terminals that make Latin America travel just a bit more pleasant. Panama City…
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…
Big Summer Discounts at Swissotel in Lima and Quito
Summer savings: Swissotel is offering discounts at its hotels in Quito and Lima, pictured. BY MARK CHESNUT If you’re looking for a Quito hotel or a Lima hotel this summer, you might want to check out Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts, which is offering 20 percent off the best available room rate at 29 hotels in…
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…
VIDEO: Galapagos Grand Odyssey Shows Its Stuff in Promo Video
Cruise Control: The Galapagos Grand Odyssey offers luxury on the high seas. This is not a sponsored post. But when I recently came across this new promotional VIDEO of the Galapagos Grand Odyssey, a 10-cabin luxury yacht that cruises the Galapagos Islands off the coast of Ecuador, I was impressed enough that I decided to…
Tsunami Updates from Ecuador and Puerto Vallarta
Tourism offices in Puerto Vallarta and elsewhere have issued statements about the Tsunami. The earthquake and tsunami that have rocked Japan and Hawaii have put the Pacific coast of the Americas on alert as well. As our thoughts are with the recovery efforts in Japan, I’ve begun getting official messages from the tourism offices in…
The Facelift Continues at San Francisco Church in Quito
The oldest church and monastery in Quito, Ecuador, is slowly but surely getting a facelift. Officially reopened in December, the 16th-century San Francisco church will continue to receive much-needed attention for quite some time. According to tourism officials, excavations carried out during renovations have unearthed artifacts from aboriginal to colonial times — including human bones…