Archive for the ‘Ecuador’

  • A Halt before Galapagos – Guayaquil A Halt before Galapagos – Guayaquil
    Guayaquil is a major tourist destination in Ecuador, located on the Guayas River and is also the largest city of this South American Country. Best time to visit Guayaquil The best time to visit the City of Guayaquil is from June to September, the relatively drier and cooler months here. How to Get to Guayaquil The Simon Bolivar International Airport is the main access point to the city from most of the cities of United States and Europe as well as the domestic cities. You can get around by buses and cars. Guayaquil Tourist Attractions For most of the tourists, Guayaquil is a stop-over before getting on to the Galapagos Islands. However, the city is emerging as a tourist destination in itself and has quite a few sites of attractions. Its location  [...]
    February 23rd, 2010
  • Beaches to Mountains in Ecuador Beaches to Mountains in Ecuador
    Ecuador lies in the west coast of South America, facing the Pacific Ocean on its west. Best time to visit Ecuador You can visit Ecuador at anytime of the year. December to January and June to August are the time when tourism peaks here. How to Get to Ecuador You could fly to the Capital of Ecuador – Quito or to Guayaquil in Galapagos from major destinations like Los Angeles, New York and Miami via Venezuela. If you don’t mind a road journey, ride on a bus to Ecuador. Buses are also the way to get across the cities of this Country.  Otherwise, you can fly within. Ecuador Tourist Attractions The cities of Ecuador have a lot for tourists to see and do. Some of the best attractions of Ecuador are as listed below. Make a trip to the Galapagos  [...]
    February 19th, 2010
  • A Pleasant Mix of Contrasts in Quito, Ecuador A Pleasant Mix of Contrasts in Quito, Ecuador
    Quito is the Capital of the Ecuador, located on the west coast of South America. Best time to visit June to September is the peak tourist season here, though the first week of December is vibrant with the celebrations of the anniversary of San Francisco of Quito. How to reach Flights from major international destinations land at the Aeropuerto Internacional Marisal Sucre, the only airport here. For commuting within the city, there are buses, taxis and other usual means of transport. Quito Ecuador Tourist Attractions There are several reasons to visit the Capital City of Quito and they can be broadly categorized as cultural aspects and natural beauties. Culture While the city is modern, amidst the high rise building, you will hear traditionally  [...]
    February 17th, 2010