Located in the Ecuadorian provinces of Loja and Zamora Chinchipe, the Podocarpus National Park was created in 1982 as a protected area and is a haven to a host of mammals, birds and other creatures, as well as a wide variety o... read more

Referred to locally as "Quina’, the national tree of Ecuador has long been appreciated in many parts of the world for its life-saving medicinal properties. Cinchona pubescens is one of thirty-eight species in the genus Cinch... read more

Situated in Quito, the Casa de la Cultura Ecuatoriana (House of Ecuadorian Culture) was founded by Benjamin Carrion (1897-1979) primarily for the preservation and promotion of the many aspects of Ecuador's vibrant culture, inc... read more

The picturesque town of Montañita has been chosen as the venue for the 2013 World Masters Surfing Championship from April 6 through to April 14. Promoted as an Olympic-style event, the championship is organized by the Interna... read more

Located in northern Ecuador, Imbabura province is home to the inactive Imbabura stratovolcano which has not erupted in 14,000 years. As the area is covered in ancient volcanic ash, the slopes of Imbabura are very fertile, prov... read more