Adventure Travel Posts Archive

Community Tourism Done Right – Napo River Amazon Basin, Ecuador

Is this outstanding community tourism project the right adventure lodge for you in the Napo River Amazon Basin in Ecuador?

Karen Catchpole, CWO (Chief Writing Officer)2020-06-01T09:48:15-04:00September 4, 2019 || Posted in: Ecuador - Adventure Travel, Amazing Animal Sightings, Amazon Travel, Cultural Travel, Wildlife || 0 Comments

Amazon Travel Guide – Napo River Amazon Basin, Ecuador

Our guide to Napo River Amazon travel covers how to get there, when to go, and environmental issues that affect this part of Ecuador.

Karen Catchpole, CWO (Chief Writing Officer)2019-09-16T10:21:39-03:00August 26, 2019 || Posted in: Ecuador - Adventure Travel, Amazon Travel, Environmental Issues || 0 Comments

Photo Essay: Riding the Devil’s Nose Train in Ecuador

The Devil's Nose in Ecuador is one of the most complicated sections of rail line ever built and today it's an epic train travel adventure.

Eric Mohl, CPO (Chief Photography Officer)2020-05-01T14:07:57-04:00August 20, 2019 || Posted in: Ecuador - Adventure Travel, Photo Essays, Train Travel || 0 Comments

Epic Drives: The Quilotoa Loop in Ecuador

Driving the Quilotoa Loop in Ecuador is a travel adventure that includes Quechua culture, village life, Andean nature, and the Quilotoa Crater Lake.

Karen Catchpole, CWO (Chief Writing Officer)2019-08-05T13:22:31-04:00August 5, 2019 || Posted in: Ecuador - Adventure Travel, Epic Drives, Natural Wonders, Volcanoes || 2 Comments

Muddy Boots and Very Big Birds – El Altar Volcano Hike, Ecuador

Here's what you need to know about the steep and muddy hike to El Altar Volcano in Ecuador including what to bring and our up-close encounter with a condor.

Karen Catchpole, CWO (Chief Writing Officer)2019-05-14T09:06:34-04:00April 29, 2019 || Posted in: Ecuador - Adventure Travel, Bird Watching, Hiking & Trekking, National Parks, UNESCO Sites, Volcanoes, Wildlife || 0 Comments

Rock Art and Rainbow River Adventure Travel Guide – San Jose del Guaviare, Colombia

Recently opened to tourism, the Guaviare region of Colombia has ancient rock paintings, gorgeous rivers, and dramatic rock landscapes. Here's how to explore it.

Karen Catchpole, CWO (Chief Writing Officer)2020-03-10T09:33:38-03:00February 20, 2019 || Posted in: Colombia - Adventure Travel, Archaeological Sites, Cultural Travel, Hiking & Trekking, Wildlife || 4 Comments

Best of the Trans-Americas Journey 2018 – Top Travel Adventures in Peru & Colombia

Top Adventures of 2018: Snorkeling and diving in Colombia's Caribbean, visiting the remote site where the Incas made their last stand in Peru, and much more.

Karen Catchpole, CWO (Chief Writing Officer)2020-06-03T10:50:46-04:00January 8, 2019 || Posted in: Colombia, Peru - Adventure Travel, Archaeological Sites, Best Of..., Cultural Travel, Hiking & Trekking, Incan Sites, SCUBA Diving, Water Sports || 1 Comment

Culture, Critters, and Canopy Adventures – Mashpi Lodge and Tulipe Archaeological Site, Ecuador

Not far from Quito, Ecuador you'll find mysterious pre-Incan ruins, hiking trails, bird watching, airborne adventures, and the most luxurious jungle lodge in the country.