Cave of the Tayos (Cueva de los Tayos), Ecuador: Will Smith’s “Pole to Pole” spotlight and how to visit responsibly Hidden deep in Ecuador’s Amazon, the Cave of the Tayos, also known as Cueva de los Tayos, has long been surrounded by mystery: remote jungle access, massive underground chambers, oilbirds
La Mama Negra is one of Ecuador’s most vibrant and unique cultural celebrations. Held in the Andean city of Latacunga, it blends Indigenous traditions, Spanish colonial influences, and Afro Ecuadorian symbolism into a festival full of music, costumes, dance, and a long street parade that takes over the city. If
Ecuador is famous for its diversity. In a single trip, you can go from the Pacific Coast to high Andean volcanoes, then into the Amazon rainforest, and even out to the Galapagos Islands. Because the country has several distinct climate zones, the rainy season is not the same everywhere. So,
Ecuador is famous for its volcanic landscapes, cloud forests, and the unique wildlife of the Galapagos Islands. But beyond its Pacific islands and tropical forests, the country is also home to some of the most impressive peaks in the Andes mountain range. When travelers ask, “What is the highest mountain
