Landing at Quito’s Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) in Tababela, you’re about 40–50 km from the Historic Center (Centro Histórico). This guide breaks down the fastest, cheapest, and easiest ways to reach Old Town—plus booking links, step-by-step directions, and practical…
Getting from Loja to Podocarpus National Park is straightforward once you know which entrance you’re aiming for—high-altitude Cajanuma near Loja or lush Bombuscaro near Zamora—and how to mix buses, taxis, and tours to match your budget and hiking plans. (more…)
Guayaquil’s José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport (GYE) is close to the city center, so Malecón 2000 is usually a quick first stop—go by taxi/ride-hail for speed or Metrovía if you’re traveling light. (more…)
Quito to Baños (Baños de Agua Santa) is a classic Andes-to-jungle run: most travelers ride the direct bus from Quito’s Quitumbe terminal, while others prefer a shared shuttle, a private car/driver, or self-driving so they can stop at viewpoints or…
Flying is the only practical way to reach the Galápagos from mainland Ecuador. From Quito (UIO), you can fly nonstop to either Baltra (GPS, for Santa Cruz/Puerto Ayora) or San Cristóbal (SCY, for Puerto Baquerizo Moreno). Many travelers also route…
