Perceptions of Insecurity’s Social Impact in Ecuador

On the periphery of reports of a widespread gang-related violence “outbreak” throughout Ecuador lie more coherent studies presenting clearer geographical boundaries where gangs and narco-terrorists maintain limited territorial control. The latter reports tend to be grounded in scientific methods of study entailing a hypothesis, some semblance of root cause and comparative analysis, and consistently incorporate …

Identifying Ecuador’s Most Turbulent Zones

Any traveler exercising a tolerable degree of vigilance and planning a trip to Ecuador with some attention to safety and security, must have encountered disturbing reports as result of cursory search of the country in general. In light of such reports, we feel compelled to address some rather condemning media rhetoric and further explain increases …

Exciting News! The Cotopaxi Volcano Summit Reopens!2024

El majestuoso Volcán Cotopaxi es el segundo volcán más alto de Ecuador y uno de los más hermosos del mundo. Imagina caminar por senderos rodeados de páramos, respirando aire fresco y admirando la flora y fauna andina. ¡Es una experiencia que no querrás perderte!. ¡ Bienvenido a la Aventura! En Cotopaxi Travel, creemos en la …

CAYAMBE VOCANO

nother adventure with Cotopaxi Travel. This time, we embarked on a 2 day journey exploring Cayambe Volcano in Cayambe Coca National Park. After a very relaxing morning spent in the lodge, we left in the afternoon to make our way to the Refugio. After an hour and a half of driving, we stopped for a …

Quilotoa Trip

  Today I joined Cotopaxi Travel on an adventure to Quilotoa Lagoon, a 3 kilometer wide crater lake in the heart of the Ecuadorian Andes. We left Ilinizas Mountain Lodge promptly after a delicious breakfast, and arrived in Quilotoa a short two hours later. On the way, we passed by many sprawling farms and were …

Safety in Ecuador

Safety situation in Ecuador As I traveler in Ecuador for the last 4 months and a volunteer at Ilinizas Moutain Lodge, I can explain more about the safety situation here for those having doubts. It is true that the situation worsened compared to the last few years when it was one of the safest and …

PARROQUIA TOACASO

El territorio de Toacaso se encuentra ubicado en la parte Noroccidente del cantón Latacunga, en las faldas de los Ilinizas. La población actual de Toacaso es de aproximadamente 8.000 habitantes, el índice de la población indígena es del orden del 35% y cuentas con 35 barrios o comunidades. Este pueblo tiene una economía definida de …