Discover how a journey to Mashpi Lodge complements your Galapagos luxury adventure with Quasar Expeditions. Nestled in the Ecuadorian cloud forest, Mashpi Lodge is a serene haven of biodiversity, offering an unparalleled chance to immerse yourself in lush landscapes and encounter unique wildlife. Whether you…
Did you know that Ecuador was awarded the title of ‘South America’s Leading Green Destination’ for the past 3 years? Although it’s about the size of Colorado, it’s adorned with stunning beaches, untouched Amazonian rain forest, Spanish architecture, rich culture and inexpensive local cuisine with…
On Saturday, April 16th, Ecuador was struck by the largest earthquake it has experienced in decades. The quake was centered on the northwest coast of the country in the province of Manabi. While this region was hard hit, the Galapagos, which is some 600 miles…
In honor of World Penguin Day, venture on an extraordinary journey through the habitats of some of nature's most captivating creatures. From the sunny equator to the remote areas of Patagonia, penguins charm us with their resilience and quirky rituals, inviting us to immerse ourselves…
You’ve probably heard about the planned power cuts in mainland Ecuador caused by a lack of rain in a country largely dependent on hydroelectric power. I recently spent two weeks touring mainland Ecuador and am happy to report that, as a traveler, I was virtually…
Over the past week, thousands of squid in Chile have washed up on the beaches of Santa María Island. Up to now, the cause for the massive die-off (an estimated 10,000 up to now) of these cephalopods is unknown. It is not uncommon for dead…
Quito, Ecuador became one of the shining stars of the World Travel Awards of 2013, capturing the title of South America's Leading Destination. Also on this category were eight other destinations including Lima, Bogotá, Río de Janeiro, Sao Paulo, Buenos Aires, Santiago and The Galapagos…
What makes for the ultimate Galapagos family cruise vacation? For different members of a family an ultimate trip means different things. Is there really a getaway where all three generations can have an ultimate holiday… together? Yes, a Galapagos family vacation cruise! All kids love…
Peter and Rosemary Grant from Princeton University, have been studying finches in Daphne Major Island in the Galapagos since 1973. And just like Charles Darwin, their research on the islands for almost 4 decades has produced a number of amazing insights into the theory of…