ECUADOR

Ecuador, it seems to us, if often either rushed through to get to the Galapagos or not visited at all.

Making either of these decisions would be a wrong move.

In one of South America's smallest countries, you will find perhaps the continent's best kept secret and places that kept us captivated for weeks.

We didn't expect to find such an array of gorgeous beaches. We didn't expect to spend days hiking alone in the Andes.  We didn't expect to bond so much with Quechua kids. We didn't expect to cycle down an active volcano. 

We didn't expect to love it so much.

And this was without even visiting the Galapagos and the Amazon, the two jewels in Ecuador’s traveller crown!

p.s. just remember never to put your backpack under the bus seat!

Our Ecuador Guides