Arguably the best viewpoint within the city of Quito, Ecuador is at El Virgen del Panecillo. Here you will find a statue of a winged Virgin Mary standing on top of a globe with a serpent wrapped around her feet. The "Panecillo" part...
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The Basilica del Voto Nacional is one of the most unique and stunning buildings in the entire city of Quito, Ecuador. Not only can you explore the ground floor full of altars, chapel rooms, and more, but you can also climb a few...
While there are many beautiful attractions in the country of Ecuador, the Pailón del Diablo waterfall is one you should not miss. It is located just down the road from the town of Baños. In other words, it is approximately four hours south...
I am sure you have not heard of a swing with a cooler name before. The Swing at the End of the World is located at La Casa del Árbol in Baños, Ecuador. All you have to do is pay the $1 entrance...
Have you ever wanted to stand on the equator? Well, you can make all of your dreams come true at Ciudad Mitad del Mundo (aka Middle of the World City) and the Inti Ñan Museum in Ecuador. Ciudad Mitad del Mundo has a...
Not only did I spend hours and hours exploring the ruins of Machu Picchu, but I also decided to hike Machu Picchu Mountain (also known as Montaña Machu Picchu). Why would I want to hike even more in a day already full of...
When I visited Peru with a friend, hiking Rainbow Mountain and visiting Machu Picchu were at the top of both of our lists. We were only in the country for one week, which included traveling days. Therefore, we only had about five full...