Ecuador Travel Stories

Jun 16, 2024 • 6 min read

From the Pacific Coast to the Avenue of Volcanoes, these are the top scenic drives in Ecuador.

Jun 13, 2024 • 6 min read

Start planning your trip now with our expert advice on how to travel around Ecuador safely and efficiently.

Jun 13, 2024 • 7 min read

Ecuador is home to the Galápagos, the Andes, the Amazon and a stunning coastline. Here are the best places to visit.

Jun 10, 2024 • 8 min read

Ecuador offers some of the most incredible travel experiences on earth. From the Amazon and the Andes to the Galápagos, here are the top things to do.

Jun 6, 2024 • 6 min read

Choose the right time for your visit to Ecuador with this seasonal guide.

Jun 5, 2024 • 8 min read

Andean flavors, coastal seafood, Afro-Ecuadorian recipes and Spanish influences converge to create an innovative food-and-drink scene in Ecuador.

May 14, 2024 • 6 min read

These insider tips on health, safety and etiquette will help you make the most out of your trip to Ecuador.

May 1, 2024 • 6 min read

It may be more expensive than its South American neighbors but that doesn't mean you can't visit Ecuador on a budget. Here's what you need to know.

Oct 30, 2023 • 8 min read

Behind the scenes of Lonely Planet's whirlwind shoot in Ecuador for Best in Travel 2024

Sep 16, 2023 • 6 min read

From exploring Unesco World Heritage sites to discovering endemic wildlife, here’s our list of things to do with kids in Ecuador.

Jul 29, 2023 • 4 min read

Don't miss out on the magnificent attractions Ecuador has to offer because of a little paperwork. Here's everything you need to know about visas.

Apr 15, 2023 • 5 min read

Here are a few helpful tips to planning a journey to one of the most biodiverse places on Earth.

Jan 10, 2023 • 3 min read

Lonely Planet correspondent Bailey Freeman recently returned from the Ecuadorian Andes. She brought home few memories – and a few photos, too.

Sep 29, 2022 • 9 min read

Visitors flock to Ecuador for the Andes, the Amazon and the Galápagos, but don't overlook the beaches. From surf hubs to secluded sands, here are the best.

Jan 4, 2022 • 7 min read

The Galápagos Islands may steal the show, but Ecuador is blessed with a full hand of national parks and protected reserves. Here's our pick of the best.

Apr 27, 2021 • 6 min read

In a number of countries, proving that you have received the vaccine will allow travelers to skip a quarantine period.

Jul 17, 2020 • 5 min read

Afro-Ecuadorians make up about seven to 10 % of the country's population, but their impact on Ecuador's food, music and traditions is undeniable. 

Oct 16, 2019 • 7 min read

Protests and strikes are a fact of life around the world. Find out how to navigate those places where civil unrest might disrupt travel plans - or decide if it…

Jul 18, 2019 • 5 min read

The best adventures are experiences travelers hold dear for a lifetime and recount with reverence. They are trips you never forget and that become the…

Apr 9, 2019 • 6 min read

From the lungs of the earth to the founding place of evolution, little Ecuador packs a big punch, exceeding expectations in nature-based sustainable…

Jun 26, 2018 • 5 min read

Leave it to Quito to quietly slide into its new position as South America’s capital of cool. This Ecuadorian city has long nabbed some impressive titles,…

Aug 17, 2017 • 15 min read

This South American country may be small, but it has a dazzling array of wonders. Explore the colonial capital, Quito, before delving deep into the cloud…