Here’s the honest Ecuador family travel guide nobody else is writing. We spent 18 days traveling through Ecuador with kids. Quito, Volcano Alley, the Galápagos Islands, the Amazon. There is no country quite like Ecuador. The smallest nation in South America, smaller than the state of Colorado, may not stand out on a map. Yet …
The complete family packing list for Ecuador, covering men, women, teens, and kids across three wildly different environments: the high-altitude Andes, the Amazon rainforest, and the Galapagos Islands. Here is the thing about packing for family travel in Ecuador that nobody warns you about before you go. It is not one trip. It is three. …
Uncover the best family-friendly haciendas and historic hotels in Otavalo, Ecuador. Find out where to stay near the market and San Pablo Lake for an unforgettable adventure. There are places where outsiders feel more than welcome. Places where travelers feel pulled into the rhythm of everyday life. Otavalo, Ecuador, is one of those places. When …
Discover the best family-friendly hotels in Quito, Ecuador. Explore top areas to stay, from Historic Center to La Floresta, for adventurous family travel. If you’ve traveled with kids long enough, you learn that the places where you lay your head at night can matter almost as much as the adventures you pack into the day. …
Discover the Ecuadorian Amazon with kids at La Selva Lodge. A family adventure deep in the rainforest with wildlife, culture, and unforgettable experiences Two unforgettable weeks. That’s what we had to explore the wonders of Ecuador. Strolling the narrow hills of Quito’s colonial neighborhoods to hiking to the base of Quilotoa Crater. And in the …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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. …
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 …