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…
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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…
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…
Airbnb Review: What $29 a Night Gets You in Xalapa, Veracruz
You get a lot more for your money when you visit smaller interior cities in Mexico. Here’s an example.
Where to Get a COVID-19 Test in Latin America
I’ve been writing so much about COVID-19 tests for travelers lately that it’s hard for me to think about anything else. I wrote about hotels in the Caribbean that offer testing and how to get a COVID-19 test in Mexico, for TravelAge West Magazine. I’ve covered hotels in the United States that now offer…
How to Help Coronavirus Victims in Ecuador
Looking to help people affected by the pandemic? Here’s a great place to start.
Where Will You Travel Next? PR Expert Gustavo Rivas-Solis has Some Ideas
Insider travel tips and inspiration from one of the best public relations guys in the travel industry.
Are These the 7 Most Beautiful Cities in Latin America?
If you’re looking for pretty cities to visit, this is a good list to start with.
Are These the 2 Best Places in Latin America to Live?
When it comes to the best places for expats to live in Latin America, these two cities stand out in the latest rankings.
HOTEL REVIEW: Boho Beach Club Brings New Chic to Boqueron, Puerto Rico
Checking into what is probably the most stylish small hotel in Boqueron, Puerto Rico.
Exciting and Unexpected Ways to Tour the Amazon
There are lots of amazing ways to experience the Amazon. These are some of the best options.
Where to Celebrate Day of the Dead in Latin America
Looking for the best places to celebrate Day of the Dead? Look no further.
5 Delicious Culinary Travel Experiences in South America
South America cooks up lots of culinary delights. These are some of tastiest.