The Best of Quito, Ecuador: Otavalo & The Hacienda Highlands
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Quito, Ecuador is a popular spot to begin any adventure in this diverse country. It truly offers it all, with everything from the Galapagos Islands full of unique and abundant wildlife to the Amazon rainforest, towering volcanoes, and beautiful beaches. If you’re planning to fly into Ecuador’s high-altitude capital, you’ll …


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One of the questions we get asked the most at Quasar is this -
What's the best time of year to travel to Ecuador?

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There's so much to see and do in Quito, Ecuador and the surrounding area that a proper "best of Quito" guide requires two parts. Continuing our blog, we'll delve into some more of the less-traveled destinations and excursions that are a bit further afield. Antisana…

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Quito, Ecuador is a popular spot to begin any adventure in this diverse country. It truly offers it all, with everything from the Galapagos Islands full of unique and abundant wildlife to the Amazon rainforest, towering volcanoes, and beautiful beaches. If you're planning to fly…

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In our posts about the Galapagos, we’ve mainly stuck to talking about, well, the Galapagos. But there’s another destination that factors heavily into your adventure with Quasar Expeditions — mainland Ecuador. In a way, the Galapagos Islands have become the best and worst thing to…

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Although Ecuador may be small, it’s a destination that’s got it all! This diverse country that boasts a rich cultural heritage, fine food, the Amazon jungle and Andean highlands is SO worth exploring for itself! Whether you’re planning a trip the Galapagos or are looking…

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When you’re taking a once in a lifetime trip to the Galapagos, you want to make sure you’re seeing it at its best. Luckily, due to the Galapagos’ idealistic island weather, there’s really no wrong time to visit. If you can consider traveling to Galapagos…

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What makes Ecuador so appealing for tourists to visit? Ecuador is proving attractive for tourists due to its wonderful landscapes, many different traditional cultures, and fabulous diversity that the country offers. Ecuador is one of the premier birding destinations in the world, it has over…

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