Tucked into the lush foothills of the Ecuadorian Andes, where the mountains begin to give way to the Amazon, Rio Quijos EcoLodge is more than a place to sleep. This boutique lodge offers a chance to truly connect with nature whether along the wild Quijos River with...
The Wayra Reserve, a relative newcomer among birding destinations on Ecuador's East Slope, exemplifies regenerative tourism at its best. Founders Graciela Erazo and José Vega Pérez are farmers recognized in the region for their award-winning cattle. At first glance,...
We acknowledge that Punch Bowl Falls and Eagle Creek Trail, located in the lower Columbia River Gorge, lie on the traditional territories of many tribes and bands who have inhabited and stewarded this land since time immemorial. The lower Columbia River, known as...
Entrar en Creo fue como chocar contra un muro de chocolate. Fue algo más que una magníficoa exhibición de tentadoras golosinas; era el embriagador aroma a granos de cacao tostados que impregnaba cada rincón del pequeño taller. Incluso mientras escribo esto, quiero...
The spectacular Andean Condor is the largest flying bird in the world, with a wingspan of up to 10.5 feet. While this bird's habitat spans several borders from Colombia to Argentina, there are only a few locations where populations are healthy. One of those is on the...
Orquideario, una palabra pintada audazmente en blanco, es el único cartel que invita a los visitantes al Jardín de Orquídeas EcoSelva. Gracias a la colaboración de Jiovany Rivadeneyra, de Ama EcoLodge, no tuvimos problemas para encontrar el lugar, al que llegamos en...
