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Breakfast in San Cristobal El Faro El Faro is a local favorite. In fact, we went here for breakfast one morning and saw Chok, our scuba master, enjoying a bite too. It was our last morning, so Mike wanted to have one last Ecuadorian breakfast. I was still feeling full from the night before so I […]
San Cristobal is one of the three main islands in the Galapagos and it’s got some of the top beaches! Here are the best beaches in San Cristobal Galapagos for surfing, snorkeling, sunsets, sea lions and more. Playa Lobería for surf and snorkel Playa Lobería translates to sea lion beach. Despite the name, this was not […]
I can without a doubt say that the empanadas at Aroma y Sabor de Mercedes are the best empanadas in Banos, Ecuador. They may in fact be the very best in all of Ecuador. So what makes them so great? The empanadas at Aroma y Sabor de Mercedes Before you decide to pack a cheap […]
Looking for beginner dive spots in the Galapagos? Santa Cruz and San Cristobal have plenty to choose from! During our stay in the Galapagos back in February, we booked three different dive experiences through three different dive companies. Here are the best places to dive in Santa Cruz and San Cristobal islands for beginners. I […]
Going to Santa Cruz and wondering where you should eat in Puerto Ayora, Galapagos? Well, luckily, I spent a few days in Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz, which gave me plenty of time to taste the best of the island. The Galapagos islands tend to be more expensive than mainland Ecuador. The prices for food and […]
Santa Cruz is not the largest island in the Galápagos, but it has the largest population and biggest town – Puerto Ayora. This makes Santa Cruz, particularly Puerto Ayora, the greatest jumping-off point to explore all the Galápagos Islands have to offer. Here you can find pretty much everything you go to the Galápagos for […]
Baños is known as the adventure capital of Ecuador, and canyoning in Banos is a very popular activity. The town is also known as the “Gateway to the Amazon” as it’s the last city in the mountains before entering the jungle. The location makes Baños a great starting point for full Amazon tours and day […]
On day two in Baños, we decided to bike the infamous Ruta de las Cascadas from Baños to Pailón del Diablo. I had read a few blogs and was confident we could find our way independently, rather than join a tour group. I’m happy we chose this option, as we were able to spend as […]
The Pasochoa Summit Trek is often named as one of the best day hikes in Ecuador. We left from Secret Garden Cotopaxi at 8 am and spent five or six hours hiking roundtrip. At the Pasochoa summit we reached 4,220 meters or about 13,800 feet. Since it’s a longer hike with significant elevation, it’s recommended […]
If you speak to anyone who’s been to Secret Garden Cotopaxi, you’ll hear rave reviews. This is a must-stay during your time in Ecuador. Secret Garden Cotopaxi may seem more expensive than a lot of the other accommodation options in Ecuador, but it’s really worth it. Of all our stays, this was my favorite. We […]