Latin Frontiers Travel Blog

The Galapagos Islands are unique and yearly thousands of visitors make a once in a lifetime trip to these islands. But what exactly makes the Galapagos such a special place?   Volcanic beauty on a unique location The Galapagos Islands are located in the Eastern Pacific Ocean, over 900 kilometres out of the Ecuadorian coast. ...

  Once upon a time, Ecuador was a rather large country, stretching further both eastward and southward than it does today. However, after decades of war with lamentable outcomes, its neighbouring countries slowly trimmed it down. As a result, Ecuador appears to be a fairly small country in comparison to other Latin American nations. But ...

Sacha Lodge is an idyllic lodge located at the border of the Yasuní National Park in the Amazon Rainforest. Last month I had the opportunity to spend a few days in this area to experience Sacha Lodge, which is visited by many of our clients. If you want to visit the Amazon Rainforest in Ecuador, you have ...

  Although the tale of Robinson Crusoe is in many ways a tragic story, many of us have more than once imagined ourselves living the life of a castaway. Waking up to the ebullient swaying of palm trees and the gentle waves of a turquoise sea; living off the nature and existing far away from ...

In many ways, Ecuador is a young country. In 1822, the area which today is Ecuador was liberated from the Spanish Crown, ending almost 300 years of foreign occupation. The modern-day territory of Ecuador then became a part of Gran Colombia, Simon Bolivar’s great project for a liberated and unified Latin America. The new state ...

Every year, from June to October, Ecuador becomes the breeding destination for humpback whales. Cetaceans that migrate more than 7,000 kilometres from Antarctica, its feeding grounds, to the Machalilla National Park, a breeding and hatchling area, off the Ecuadorian coast. Humpback whales reach 15 meters and weigh 30 tons and are considered the fifth largest ...

Every June, the indigenous people of Ecuador cannot stop dancing while celebrating `Inti Raymi´, also known as the Festival of the Sun. In the weeks around the longest day of the year, Ecuadorian villagers thank the Earth, the Sun and God for what is given to them by dancing, sharing the harvest and ritual bathing. Inti ...

Wars have been fought, borders have been drawn and agreements have been made all in the name of natural resources. Water, oil, gold, animals, timber; they have all shaped our history. Even today, they are what make the world go around. Ecuador has been no exception. To many, however, it might come as a surprise ...

On May 24, 1822, on the slopes of the Pichincha volcano, the battle for the independence of Ecuador took place. Simón Bolívar’s dream of liberating America had one of his greatest achievements on May 24, 1822 with the Battle of Pichincha, when the Patriot Army, under the command of Venezuelan Antonio José de Sucre, gave ...

Over the last years, International Living voted Ecuador as being the best retirement destination in the world. In Ecuador you can live comfortably for a small budget while being surrounded by amazing nature and historical architecture. One of the most special things about the country is its diversity; whether you are looking for a vibrant ...

Holy Week in Ecuador, also known as Greater Week, is a time of meditation and the religious commemoration of the life, passion, death, and resurrection of Christ, which is celebrated annually between the months of March and the beginning of April of each year.   In each region or area, it is celebrated in a ...

As you most likely know, the Enchanted Islands is a unique destination with wildlife that you will find nowhere else on Earth, and that’s why we should protect the Galapagos Islands. The islands offer a tremendous amount of beauty. Yet, some say that the waters around them contain the true treasures of the archipelago. Sea ...