The Best Day Trips from Quito, Ecuador
Quito is the perfect base for exploring Ecuador. From hiking Cotopaxi to riding the Devil’s Nose train in Alausí, these are the best day trips from the capital.
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Visiting Mindo Ecuador: Cloud Forest, Waterfalls, and the Best Chocolate Tour You Will Ever Take
Debbie and I have been to Mindo twice — once in 2021 and again in January 2025. The cloud forest is still one of the most beautiful places we have visited in Ecuador, but Mindo has changed significantly since our first trip. Here is everything you need to know before you go, including where to stay, what to do, and why you should never attempt the Ruta de las Cascadas in flip flops.
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Riding the Incredible Nariz Del Diablo Train in Alausi, Ecuador
Debbie and I took the 2 PM departure on the Nariz Del Diablo train in Alausi, and it was one of the most memorable things we did in Ecuador. Here is everything you need to know before you go — including a food stop at Sibambe Station you should absolutely skip and a much better option hiding just around the corner.
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Why Hiking Cotopaxi Base Camp Was Intense, Rewarding, and Totally Worth it!
Hiking Cotopaxi Base Camp was hands down one of my favorite things I have ever done, and that is not something…
