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Cruising the Galapagos Islands With Kids: A Multi-Generational Family Adventure

Discover what a family cruise through the Galapagos Islands really looks like. A guide to wildlife, snorkeling, and adventure family travel with kids. When I was a kid, I would plop down on the living room floor, flipping through old National Geographic magazines. Between the glossy pages and remarkable photos, I lost myself in dreams …

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Quilotoa, Ecuador With Kids: A Real-World Guide To An Unforgettable Crater-Lake Adventure

Discover one of Ecuador’s hidden gems. Our family’s adventure in Quilotoa mixes hiking, kayaking, and culture for the perfect off-the-beaten-path escape. Some trips test your grit before they reward you. Quilotoa, Ecuador, was one of those for our family—hard, beautiful, and absolutely worth it. We’d arrived in Ecuador four days earlier, spending two days exploring …

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The Family Guide to Cotopaxi National Park: Volcanoes, Wild Horses, and Once-in-a-Lifetime Adventures

Looking for epic family travel in Ecuador? Our guide to visiting Cotopaxi National Park with kids covers hikes, wild horses, and high-altitude adventures that will inspire your next trip to the Andes. I was hiking in Peru recently, scouting a remote trail as one of a handful of outsiders welcomed to test out a new …

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Our Otavalo, Ecuador Family Travel Itinerary: Everything We Did Visiting Otavalo With Kids And How To Plan Your Visit

Explore family travel to Otavalo, Ecuador! Immerse yourselves in lively indigenous markets, discover traditional music, find peace at Peguche Waterfall, and unwind at historic haciendas. Start planning your family’s memorable Andean journey! I’ll be honest, I didn’t know much about Otavalo, Ecuador, before my family made the drive north from Quito to the Imbabura province. …

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What To Do In Quito With Kids: Our Two Day Quito Itinerary

Explore Quito in 2 days with our family-friendly itinerary! Uncover top attractions, local food, and safe ways to experience this exciting city, your perfect starting point for Ecuador & the Galapagos. When Christina and I were planning our first visit to Ecuador, there were a lot of whispers about safety. Notions and comments from across …

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Best Places To Visit In Ecuador For Families

Discover the best family-friendly destinations in Ecuador. From Galapagos wildlife cruises and Amazon rainforest adventures to Andean hikes and colonial city charm, plan your unforgettable Ecuador family vacation. I’ll admit it, straight out. I wasn’t prepared for Ecuador. Sure, I packed the right clothes, I knew enough of the language to get by, and I …

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