Ecuador - From bustling metropolises surrounded by dramatic mountain backdrops to islands teeming with biodiversity, these ...

U.S. News Insider Tip: For the 1.55-mile trek to Tortuga Bay's Playa Mansa, wear comfy shoes and bring snacks and water. Once at the beach, you can snorkel, watch marine iguanas or rent a kayak ...

Half-day tours that combine bird-watching with snorkeling are also available from Santa Cruz and Isabela via companies like Grupo Galápagos, Nature Galapagos & Ecuador and Andando Tours.

When you read this, I will have completed one week of work in Otavalo, Ecuador, South America ... about the area’s culture through various activities, tours, and so forth.