Unique things to do in Ecuador

If you are passing by this listing. Then you have just found the right person! 311 tours at this location done and counting up. If you could check any departure date that fits on your plans where to join others will be highly appreciate it. Due to the hard drive. We want to prioritize time and recourses. (Only if possible if not that's ok) We start at 7 am. We won't enter to the Cotopaxi national park using the regular way all travel companies do but we will do it on our way out in order to cover more space. Passing through 3 volcanoes PASOCHOA, RUMIÑAHUI and SINCHOLAGUA going through the real AVENUE OF THE VOLCANOES Driving around a beautiful agricultural area with amazing views until we get to the Park rangers North Control just before we arrive to our first part of the experience. The HORSEBACK RIDING will be inside the Cotopaxi national park all along the meadows and high grass hills. After this experience, we will drive for about half hour until the parking lot located on the 14800 feet or 4700 mts above sea level from where the hike to the BASE CAMP will start. After 50 minutes hike, we will get to our objective the base camp where we will enjoy a hot chocolate or coca tea to celebrate our summit. (If not interested on this hard hike experience, we can choose a soft option around LIMPIOPUNGO LAGOON down in the meadows area. We will start coming back to Quito.

Acompañame a recorrer mi comunidad Indígena . Caminaremos por los alrededores y te iré explicando el estilo de vida local. Me encantara mostrarte nuestro lugar de ceremonias indígenas, ahí podrás disfrutar del valle y de una espectacular vista del volcán Imbabura . A muchos les apasiona tomarse fotos ahí. En el recorrido pasaremos al pie de una cascada muy bonita donde los comunero purificamos nuestro espíritu al bañarnos en sus aguas. Te iré mostrando nuestras plantas medicinales existentes, mientras hacemos el recorrido. La caminata es apta para principiantes y amantes de la naturaleza.

*La experiencia comenzará con una cálida bienvenida de Mercedes en su hogar. Mercedes compartirá un poco sobre su vida, su comunidad y la importancia de la comida en su cultura. *Luego, Mercedes llevará a los participantes en un recorrido por su granja y huerto. Les mostrará cómo cultiva sus propios ingredientes, y posiblemente los visitantes podrán participar recolectando algunos de los ingredientes para la comida del día. *Regresarán a la cocina de Mercedes, donde aprenderán a preparar un plato tradicional de la Dieta Local Indigena Mercedes explicará las técnicas tradicionales de cocción, los ingredientes locales y el significado cultural del plato que están preparando. *Una vez que la comida esté preparada, todos se sentarán juntos para disfrutar de la comida. Mercedes puede compartir más historias sobre la cultura indígena y sus tradiciones culinarias. *Al final de la experiencia, los participantes tendrán la oportunidad de hacer preguntas finales, tomar fotos y despedirse de Mercedes. Lo que hace que esta experiencia sea única y especial es la oportunidad de aprender directamente de Mercedes, una mujer indígena que ha vivido y trabajado en su granja en la provincia de Imbabura toda su vida. A través de esta experiencia, los participantes obtendrán una visión única de la vida cotidiana en una comunidad indígena.

Para entender la vida de una mujer indígena local es necesario convivir con ella por lo que comenzaremos el día alimentando a los cerdos y gallinas. Posteriormente iremos a buscar un lugar para pastorear a las vacas y se enseñara la manera local de recoger hierba para alimento de los cuyes . Generalmente esta actividad lleva un tiempo fuera de casa por lo que no da espacio a regresar es por esta razón que las mujeres indígenas a la hora del almuerzo en el sitio que se encuentren realizan una Pamba Mesa en la que se comparte los alimentos dispuestos para el almuerzo. Una vez que regresemos se procederá alimentar a los animales de la granja. En esta experiencia visitaremos lugares únicos , pasaremos por bosques y ojos de agua así como disfrutaremos de una vista hermosa del valle. Se explicará nuestra forma de vida local así como las plantas medicinales que utilizamos. Otros aspectos destacables Se te enviara toda la información por email para llegar al sitio.

This is what my city needs to offer. A walking tour where you are given with a brief historical description, including the art and what you need to know about its people. We will also see some of the most important landmarks and you will know where to shop for Panama hats, handcrafts, clothes and, finally, where to eat and or have a good coffee. Cuenca has it all! I am also an enthusiast photographer, I am always learning the new possibilities we get with the technology evolution and I enjoy to have a collection of unique photos I take when I travel. A few years ago, I worked for several months with a photographer from "The Hartford Current", a newspaper from Connecticut, USA. He taught me many things and, he told me that after having been to more than 100 countries, he sees that the light of Cuenca, because of its location, is unique, and it just makes photos look better. After he told me that, I have noticed how it is really special. Cuenca has a unique weather, and the light of the sun makes things and people photogenic. There are also many things going on and beautiful landmarks that help to get a great picture: a picture that tells you a story without words.

Magical Chimborazo Tour by car with tour guide to the Chimborazo volcano, we will arrive at the second refuge and the laguan Condor Cocha at 5100mnm, then we will visit the community of La Moya to enjoy a typical delicious lunch, we will get to know the museum and we will observe the Hilanderas and Bocinero.

Discover surfing in iconic Montañita, Ecuador with native surf pro Ademar. Whether you’re new to surfing, honing your skills, or looking to discover the best local breaks, Ademar will tailor your experience so you have a chévere (awesome) time! As an ISA (International Surf Association) certified surf coach with 20 years of experience, Ademar is exceptional at helping you progress in your surfing. From learning the basics to leveling up your skills, Ademar is known for customizing each session to match the growth areas of each individual. He can also show you the best local spots and has taken many a surfer to nearby pueblos' beaches for surf adventures over the years! Details: 90-minute private one-on-one surf lesson (beginner and intermediate) For advanced lessons, surf excursions to beaches beyond Montañita, discounted multi-day class packs, and group pricing, please inquire!

We will start picking up all the participants from their location (in case that is farther from the city we will find a meeting point). Our trip will take at least3.5 hours from Quito to Quilotoa community, we can make a stop to take breakfast (in the case that you couldn't make it before we meet) and then continue our trip. On the way, we will see some places and towns until we arrive at the principal indigenous town of Zumbahua, where while we walk around we would see the traditional indigenous market (only on Saturday). Continuing our trip to the Lagoon, once we arrive we prepare all our staff to start our hike, there will be 3 options that you can chose once you see the landscape: 1. Hike surrounding the crater of the volcano (4 to 5 hours) 2. Hike in the regular path and visit the touristic spot (boats, kayaks) (2.5 to 3.5 hours) 3. Hike a non visited path and surround a little part of the lagoon to take the regular path. (2 to 3 hours) When we come back to the start point we will look for a place to have lunch (there are some options) and our trip to Quito will start again. Other things to note - This trip has a least 3.5 hours per way traveling from and to Quito. - There is the possibility to visit a gallery of a family of indigenous painters of the area. - Be prepared with warm clothes, this places is cold and windy, some days rain.

During this tour we will get to know the city of Cuenca from the inside, we walk through the hidden places of this city and we will combine it with quality information from the City and Ecuador. We will enter old colonial houses and see with our eyes every detail, in addition to these houses being very nice to be able to take pictures of us. We will visit the Ecuadorian hat museum and have the opportunity to learn about their making process along with a current demonstration of making hats. On our tour we will have the opportunity to try and taste organic French style cheese combined with various spices and various flavors, a coffee or a quality organic chocolate, in a place where we can see how it is grilled at that time to the coffee, we will have the opportunity to try 100% handmade Ecuadorian sweets and at the end of our tour we will visit a brewery where we can buy Ecuadorian craft beer and be able to drink it in that same place. We will definitely enjoy getting to know Cuenca differently and in a short time.

Hi! We are Jorge & Jose ¡We are doing a lot and you will never be rushed! Pick up and drop off from your location if applicable. ∆ MITAD DEL MUNDO ( equator line) Here, We will visit the real equator line. We will have here a very interesting museum guided tour for about 1 hour tour where you will get some interesting introduction tour our history and why this line is very representative to our country. ∆ TELEFÉRICO (CABLE CAR) We will ascend by cable car to the 13000 ft or 4000 mts and once there we will take a short walking to next stop. ∆ SWING IN THE CLOUDS Taking photos from this spot will be a highlight. ∆ BASILICA DEL VOTO NACIONAL We are climbing to the towers with amazing views inside the biggest neogothic church in south America. ∆ LUNCH A local Menu option will be provided during one of the stops. ∆ HISTORICAL DISTRICT Once here we will walk around some of the most beautiful areas around the old town of Quito Listed below: ∆ Independence square ∆ President's palace (outside) ∆ El Sagrario church (inside) ∆ La compañía church (outside) ∆ Central bank (outside) ∆ San Francisco Square & Church (inside) ∆ CHOCOLATE TASTING. We are having a taste of the best dark chocolate in the world. ∆ KEEP IN MIND THAT ∆ *Tickets NOT INCLUDED.

To eat with locals, in local places called "Huecas", good local food, to pay them straight for the food, it is the best way for me to show you my culture. (VEGETARIANS ARE WELCOME or you can check my vegetarian food experience in Airbnb at the bottom) This is "not one usual food tour", because my main goal is to allow visitors to immerse themselves in Quito´s life and it's local gastronomy. I find the best foodie spots in an awesome, Anthony Bourdain´s style walking tour. In our capital city of Quito, a Hueca stands for a boutique, frequently family-run eatery, which offers quality dishes and beverages, often with the unique twist of a secret family style. It’s a very vibrant part of Quito's culinary stage. I’m extending my heartfelt invitation for you to join us and sincerely hope you will find these special places to be irresistible. They offer a rich history and have fascinating stories to share. So... Ready to be one of us? In my point of view, if you are not clouse to the locals, You didn´t experience one culture... Remember that you have to pay for your food, but it's not even 10 extra dollars for everything. VEGETARIANS FOOD TOUR https://www.airbnb.com/book/experiences/create/4776200?experienceId=4776200&experienceListingAvailabilityId=93848213&locale=es-XL

Electronic underground night in Quito! We will start with a pre-party in a unique pub where we will have a few drinks and set ourselves with music referring to the night, whether minimal, techno or house. Then we will mobilise to the selected club at night and at the end it will be the option of the client to go to the after party or not

This experience is for the ones who hate the typical scripted, limited time and overpriced tour. Quito is full of stories, tales and scandals (like in telenovelas). We will explore them while we walk so you can be at the scene where the different events occurred. Starting at Basilica Del Voto Nacional Church, you will have a breathtaking view of the city. This is the perfect spot for a selfie or your next cover photo. Here you will also hear our first conspiracy theory. Next, we will head over Calle de las 7 Cruces where the next stop will be my house in the historic district, which has belonged to my family for almost 300 years now. There a chocolate experience will be held while you explore a colonial house I’ll explain a lot of the gastronomy and the architecture od the city and tell you some of the stories that those walls have seen, and tell you a real horror story. Continue our tour to Plaza Grande (Freedom Square) you will get facts about how revolution came to Latin America. You will be in the Colonial city center and be able to understand more of the Spanish architectural influence. Tales about romance, life lessons and even former president gossip will be told. Our final stop will be La Compañía or The Golden Church as as it’s also known. There you will be in front of miracles and a astonishing experience of art in every form.

Experience the breathtaking beauty and rich history of the largest and best-kept eucalyptus forest while exploring some of its trails, learning about native flora and fauna. Along the way, you’ll enjoy an Andean snack to keep you energized as we make our way a wonderful viewpoint where, on a clear day, you can see the stunning mountains and volcanoes that surround Quito, including the Cayambe, Antisana, Pasochoa, and the imposing Cotopaxi volcano. This is a must for all photography enthusiasts. After refueling energy with fresh and dry fruits, you’ll have the unique opportunity to interact with some of the most iconic animals in the Ecuadorian mountains: llamas. It's a pleasure photographing these kind herbivores, and your host will share everything about these fascinating Andean animals. The experience is very pleasant when you see the small and helpless babies of the llamas, it is a place of peace and tenderness in the middle of this immense forest. To complete the experience, you’ll enjoy a vegetarian lunch that will surely satisfy your taste buds with its unique flavors. At the end we’ll go downhill through another trail to make you appreciate how huge is this park. The host will leave you exactly where the experience began. This experience is offered in both English and Spanish. Don't miss this unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the beauty and culture of Ecuador

Cook with me, a professional Chef in my historic house. There’s no better way to understand a culture than in the kitchen, where the history of the city and the people collide on the stove. You will become part of the history of my family’s house, which has belonged to my family for about 7 generations, while learning how to cook the two most representative recipes of the Quiteño culture. One of them has been passed from my late grandfather and the other one from my grandmother. All the ingredients will be local and organic in order to support local commerce. You will be making canelazo, a beverage with little alcohol, and empanadas de viento, a fried dough filled with cheese, both from scratch. We will also be doing a chocolate tasting while waiting from everything to be ready. You will eat and drink what you have prepared surrounded by a fantastic fountain in a colonial house.