Ecuador: South America Travel Insights

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At Quasar Expeditions, every journey begins with a question. What’s out there? Who will we meet? How will this place change us? One question we hear most often from curious guests is: Where does the name “Quasar” come from? The name “Quasar” sparks curiosity—and that’s exactly the point. It’s a …


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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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Humpback whales are one the largest members of the rorqual whale family, with adult males measuring over 15 meters (45 ft) and weighing over 40 tons. Last week, an albino Humpback Whale was spotted off the coast of Ecuador, between the coastal town of Puerto…

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Spanish name: Locro de Papa Preparation time: 45 minutes to 1 hour. Servings: 4 to 6 Ingredients: Oil or butter -- 1/4 cup Onion, minced -- 1/2 cup Garlic, minced -- 3 to 4 cloves Optional: 2 aji amarillo (yellow chili peppers) to give soup…

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Spanish name: Pez Brujo en Mantequilla de limon y alcaparras Preparation time: 30 minutes. Servings: 4 to 6. Ingredients: 1/2 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 tablespoon butter 2 speckled scorpionfish fillets (about 2 1Ž2 lbs) – can also use halibut or sea bass Salt and pepper…

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Hello Galapagos lovers! As head chef for Quasar Expeditions' Galapagos luxury cruises, this will be my first post for the recipes of the most popular dishes aboard our cruises. Each week I will add a blog post with a new popular recipe, so be sure…

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