Ecuador
Takings its name from the equatorial location, Ecuador boasts some amazing features. Chimboraxo volcano which is the closest part of planet Earth to the Sun. Quito’s Mitad del Mundo monument is where gravity is at its weakest meaning you weigh less! The Galapagos Islands with their astounding natural splendor played a pivotal role in human beings understanding their place in the world.
Culture vultures will delight in the various ruins of different Amerindian cultures that thrived here down the ages. In Ecuador you can even sample Amazon jungle wildlife and the Andes mountains. Opportunities abound for active travellers such as horse-riding, white water rafting, mountain climbing and of course scuba diving in the unparalleled underwater environment of the Galapagos Islands.
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Latest Travel News for Ecuador
Bordered by Colombia, Ecuador and the Pacific Ocean, Ecuador more than make up for its lack of size with a wealth of tourist attractions. Top of that list are the peerless Galapagos Islands with its astonishing natural wildlife. The islands’ splendid isolation has...
55 Arrests Related To Illegal Fishing!
Hot on the heels after the arrest of 20 illegal Chinese crew in Ecuador, 35 suspects have been arrested in the Chinese province of Guangdong. These arrests are welcome news for those fighting to put a stop to illegal shark-finners. However, these events over the last...
Galapagos Liveaboard – Nortada 360° Tour
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Special offers on Galapagos liveaboard MY Astrea
Save up to US$ 990 per couple! Last minute offers on MY Astrea in the Galapagos. If you can act quickly you can jump on board and save some serious money! Astrea is a mono-hulled steel motor vessel of 25m in length, operating year round Galapagos liveaboard tours....
Galápagos Marine Life Now Protected!
Monday 21 March 2016, President of the Republic of Ecuador Rafael Correa, announced the creation of a marine sanctuary in the area of the Galápagos Islands. The Galápagos Islands are a World Heritage site. The area has been protected since 1998 by the Galápagos Marine...
Galapagos Master Special offers
There are some incredible specials around in Galapagos these days! Normally this is a destination that requires lots of advanced planning. These days there seem to be more spaces popping up, meaning you can get to scuba dive the best sites of Galapagos for less....
Save In Galapagos With The Humboldt Explorer!
Don't miss the chance of hopping on board of the Humboldt Explorer in 2017, you could be enjoying the best diving in the world at a bargain price. Needless to say you will have to act quick to grab one of the few remaining spaces onboard! The hammerheads have been...
Galapagos liveaboard Nortada – Special Discounted Trip
Last updated: 26 June 2016 Galapagos is a dream dive destination for many but there are not many liveaboards around. So it was great to see the arrival of the new-to-the-scene Nortada. Nortada stands alone among Galapagos liveaboards since it accommodates only 8...
5 Nights Galapagos Trekking and Diving
Great news for those dreaming of Galapagos – there is a new way to experience this amazing archipelago above and below the waves. Introducing the all new Galapagos Trekking and Diving package. Act now and take advantage of our special launch offer If you are...