Ecuador
7 guides to nature and outdoor travel in Ecuador: national parks, wildlife, trails, eco lodges and green city tips.
Ecotourism in the Galapagos: Take Only Photographs, and Leave Nothing
"Take only photographs...and leave nothing." I'd heard the expression, "take only photographs, and leave only footprints", but never had I heard that not…
Ecotourism Galapagos
Ecotourism in the Galapagos has been a challenging thing to develop. How, realistically, are you supposed to protect the most intriguing, unique, and famous…
Ecotourism in Ecuador: Education for the Future
Ecotourism in Ecuador is plentiful, multifaceted, and complex. Ecotourism holidays in Ecuador can vary, but typically include visits to the Amazon Rainforest…
Galapagos (Day 5) - Giant Tortoises
Our last day in the Galapagos. A few of us thought about where we can hide on the boat, so we can stay. Breakfast was early this morning. We were off to the…
Socially Responsible Surfing in Ecuador
"Combine development work with an active holiday" Sandshoe is an NGO combining the areas of education, sustainable development and sports. The purpose of the…
The Galapagos Islands - A world heritage site for the green traveller
An ecotourism haven, the Galapagos Islands are in the Pacific Ocean, around 550 miles west of Ecuador. The Finch Bay eco-hotel is as close to a perfect…
Yasuni National Park - Ecuador
Towards the north east of Ecuador sits the Yasuni National Park. At nearly 10,000 square kilometres the park is renowned for being one of the most…