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The Disappearing Sapara Nation (& How You Can Help)
The Sapara Nation are indigenous people that live in the Amazonian jungles between Ecuador & Peru. They once had a population of over 200,000 but
Jason Scott
May 30, 2022
The Sapara Nation are indigenous people that live in the Amazonian jungles between Ecuador & Peru. They once had a population of over 200,000 but
The rainforests of eastern Ecuador are home to at least 10,000 to 50,000 insect species including several photogenic ones such as jewel-like beetles. Several insects
Thinking of taking a mountain drive? Be prepared to enjoy amazing scenery and awesome experiences. Bordered by Colombia to the north and Peru to the
Beginners Guide to Guayaquil The boardwalks of Simón Bolívar and Salado, the illuminated multicoloured fountains, to the iguanas that casually crawl through Parque Seminario y
While Cuenca is a city that is known by tourists for its friendly locals, cultural history and large tourist spaces such as Parque Calderon, it
If you’re like most people on the planet, you have a secret — or not so secret — list of places you want to travel.
A growing number of travelers from around the world have begun an exodus to a tiny town in southern Ecuador—Vilcabamba—that sits tucked away in a
In 1998, a small group of birdwatchers stared intently as a diminutive bird darted along the ground and soon they realized that they had discovered
[dropcap]Ecuador[/dropcap] is called “El pais de 4 mundos” (The Country of 4 Worlds) for good reason. In just one day you can pass through the
With more than 1,250 miles (2,000 km) of coastline, Ecuador is the westernmost country in South America. And Salinas, on the Santa Elena peninsula, is
Did you know that one of the most praised fruits on earth, naturally grows in Ecuador’s rich flora and fauna, producing some of the finest quality
[color-box color=”green”][dropcap]Join[/dropcap] Canadian Expat, Dodie Schadlich, in her weekly column for “Off the Beaten Path”. Read on to hear about the “hidden gem” beach
[dropcap]Travel [/dropcap] is like love… or baking… or literary criticism – everyone does it in their own manner and style, and every outcome is different.
Just outside of Cuenca, in the nearby town of Saraguro, lies Hacienda la Papaya, a culture rich coffee plantation and beautiful bio-diverse tourist destination. If you’re
“Best of” lists are everywhere. A quick entry in Google and you will be inundated with things like “10 Best International Destinations”, “Top 20 Reasons
Living in South America definitely has its perks. With so many world class travel destinations at your fingertips, discovering them has never been easier. There’s
Ready to confront poisonous snakes, red ants, extreme heat and humidity, heavy rain, and the challenge of obtaining his own food and fresh water in
Funny how even in the midst of active travel, a few weeks in any one place is enough to create a makeshift comfort zone and
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October 4th is World Animal Day! Help us celebrate as FAAN works to build the most modern shelter in Ecuador “The greatness of a nation
Water is life in many forms. Because of that, humans stopped roaming tens of thousands of years ago to settle near sources of water. From
I’ll confess that this article and the accompanying video were an accident. My friends, Guillaume and Romina, and I had been planning a trip to
Homeowners insurance (or home & contents insurance) is available in Ecuador. But, it’s likely to be a little different from what you’re used to. This
If you are a 65+ year old expat with temporary or permanent residency in Ecuador, you are eligible for certain benefits. But, sometimes there can
The screwball comedy “It Had to Be You” will open the season on September 23. Like so many expats, the founders of Azuay Community Theatre
One Friday afternoon, with a friend visiting from Ambato, we decided to head to Cuenca’s New Cathedral and climb the seemingly-endless staircase to arrive at
Albert Einstein said, “Bureaucracy is the death of all sound work.” For many who moved to Cuenca, they have worked for decades, contributing money every
And go into the draw to win a YapaTree Card. New winner every month.