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Brief history of Ecuador

on August 12, 2021January 10, 2021 by Bas

A turbulent history is what probably unites all Latin American countries. Ecuador is no exception: since its foundation in 1830 it saw a government change every two years on average. This is a short overview of the history of Ecuador, so you have some background info when you visit the ... View Post

Street art: man with camera in Guayaquil

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Street art in Ecuador in pictures

on March 24, 2021March 25, 2021 by Bas

Street art has a much more important function in Latin societies than in Europe. It's not merely art: it is often deeply political, and social. Almost all the schools in Ecuador for example seemed to have street art outsaide the walls illustrating the basic rules of behaviour. In countries with ... View Post

Red exploded flower in Mariposeria Mindo

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Mindo cloud forest in pictures

on August 30, 2021December 25, 2020 by Bas Mindo, Ecuador

Cloud forests are little magical worlds. It's no different in Mindo, Ecuador, two to three hours driving from Quito. Nature here is brimming with life, making for beautiful pictures of bromelias and orchids and birds. I have been fascinated by cloud forests since my earlier visit to Santa Elana in ... View Post

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Guayaquil in pictures

on August 18, 2021December 26, 2020 by Bas Guayaquil, Ecuador

The economic powerhouse of Ecuador is an urban mess. Guayaquil is hot, humid, dirty... but also has beautiful boulevards along the water, pretty good art and magnificent nature in the immediate surroundings. So whether Guayaquil is of your liking or not, decide for yourself, Here are pictures of the Malecon ... View Post

Panorama view of Toreadora area of Cajas

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Cajas national park in pictures

on May 30, 2021December 26, 2020 by Bas Cuenca, Ecuador

The national park of Cajas is definitely one of the hidden treasures of Ecuador. Not even an hour away from Cuenca, this massive reserve has an incredible biodiversity. At a height of 4,000 metres in the Toreadora area you can be amazed by the paramo, Andean dry highlands. Even closer ... View Post

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Cuenca in Ecuador in pictures

on May 18, 2021December 26, 2020 by Bas Cuenca, Ecuador

Cuenca is the darling of tourits and expats alike. The city centre with its colonial architecture does indeed look gorgeous. And the climate is mild, though surprisingly chilly at night sometimes. Whether you are fascinated by the town, like thousands of expats living here, decide for yourself. But Cuenca definitely ... View Post