Ecuador: South America Travel Insights
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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Summer is officially here! Get those barbecues out and put on an apron, because its time for some “Pinchos de Camaron”. These tasty grilled shrimp skewers or “pinchos de camaron” as we know them in Ecuador, are made with shrimp, marinated in a spicy passion…
Quasar strongly recommends arriving in Ecuador two days prior to the start of your cruise. That way if your international flight is delayed for any reason you can still make your flight to the Galapagos on Saturday morning, insuring that you arrive in time for…
You will find cash machines in the Ecuadorian mainland in cities like Quito, Guayaquil and Cuenca. Not all debit and credit cards work with all cash machines so you may need to try more than one location to draw cash. You can also find cash…
Ecuador's Tungurahua volcano, located just 3 hours south of Quito, is once again very active. For those visiting Ecuador in the coming months, a trip to see Tungurahua from a safe distance is a must. The volcano can be seen by driving south to the…
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…
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…