A car travels at the foot of the Cotopaxi Volcano, some 60 kilometers south of Quito, Ecuador, Oct. 1, 2013. The Cotopaxi Volcano, one of the highest active volcanoes in the world, is the second ...

QUITO, Ecuador -- Winter mountain vacations mean a variety of things to travelers -- often skiing, as in my case. And in summer, the mountains may suggest hiking or biking. There is another kind of ...

There are so many amazing reasons to move to Ecuador. If becoming an Ecuador expat is on your mind, you’ll find everything you need in this guide. Before you know ...

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Discover Ecuador’s natural beauty, from the Andes mountains and the Amazon rainforest to volcanic landscapes and Pacific coastlines. This film presents both iconic destinations and remote areas, ...