Ecuador Archives - A Luxury Travel Blog For those who enjoy the finer things in life... Tue, 16 Apr 2024 23:09:04 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.5 The top 6 luxury cruises in the Galápagos Islands for private charter https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/2024/04/17/the-top-6-luxury-cruises-in-the-galapagos-islands-for-private-charter/ https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/2024/04/17/the-top-6-luxury-cruises-in-the-galapagos-islands-for-private-charter/#comments Tue, 16 Apr 2024 23:08:11 +0000 https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/?p=198528 Chartering a boat in the Galápagos Islands offers several unique advantages for experiencing one of the world’s most incredible...

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]]> https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/2024/02/26/new-luxury-expedition-yacht-launches-in-galapagos/feed/ 6 7 captivating South American Carnival celebrations https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/2024/01/21/7-captivating-south-american-carnival-celebrations/ https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/2024/01/21/7-captivating-south-american-carnival-celebrations/#comments Sun, 21 Jan 2024 23:58:53 +0000 https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/?p=196389 While it’s tempting to think of Carnival as South America’s version of Mardi Gras, the celebration is more like...

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]]> https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/2023/11/29/10-south-american-colonial-towns-well-worth-a-visit/feed/ 7 6 of the most beautiful beaches in Ecuador https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/2023/09/16/6-of-the-most-beautiful-beaches-in-ecuador/ https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/2023/09/16/6-of-the-most-beautiful-beaches-in-ecuador/#comments Sat, 16 Sep 2023 22:46:04 +0000 https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/?p=192786 Ecuador, the small country of the Four Worlds, offers incomparable experiences to its visitors. For lovers of warm temperatures and trips to destinations close to the sea, Ecuador undoubtedly offers several interesting options.

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]]> https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/2023/07/28/best-whale-watching-ecuador/feed/ 5 5 destinations to visit on your first trip to mainland Ecuador https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/2023/07/19/where-to-visit-on-your-first-trip-to-mainland-ecuador/ https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/2023/07/19/where-to-visit-on-your-first-trip-to-mainland-ecuador/#comments Wed, 19 Jul 2023 17:57:39 +0000 https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/?p=191221 Have you heard about Ecuador, a small but beautiful country? Ecuador is located in South America, a wonderful country with a territory extension of 256.370 km2, its capital is the city of Quito, through which it crosses the famous equatorial line, marking the north and south of the world.

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]]> https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/2023/04/28/first-class-options-to-explore-the-galapagos/feed/ 7 Cuenca: A paradise in the Ecuadorian Andes https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/2023/04/26/cuenca-a-paradise-in-the-ecuadorian-andes/ https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/2023/04/26/cuenca-a-paradise-in-the-ecuadorian-andes/#comments Wed, 26 Apr 2023 17:26:12 +0000 https://www.aluxurytravelblog.com/?p=189207 Cuenca is unquestionably one of the most stunning cities in the entirety of South America, with one of the best preserved historic centers in the world, which led to its designation as an Ecuadorian cultural heritage on March 29, 1982.

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