14 people killed, with victims showing "signs of torture" in Ecuador

Ecuador on Monday reported two attacks that left 14 people dead and 17 wounded, with some of the victims showing signs of torture. The South American nation is a point of departure for cocaine shipments to the United States and Europe, and a hub...

Ecuador: The Andean reinvention of cumbia

Celebration of San Juanes in Cotacachi, province of Imbabura, Ecuador on July 1, 2024. The Cumbia Andina is a mixture of Indigenous rhythms from the north of the country, such as San Juanitos, played and danced to during the celebrations, and...

Finally, an ‘Ecotourism’ Destination That Truly Is One: Napo Wildlife Center, Ecuador

Aerial view of the Napo Wildlife Center. Photo by Jill Singer One morning in late December, my husband and I found ourselves speeding in a motorboat down the Napo River, a major tributary of the Amazon. We had just left Coca in eastern Ecuador,...

Ecuador: Young people undertake mission to reach Indigenous communities

Idente missionaries have been walking alongside students and families in Andean and Amazonian villages for over 21 years, an experience that began as a response to the wounds of local communities and that has become an opportunity for encounter,...

US Tourist Visa Rejection Rate for Colombians Surges Nearly 20% Amid Diplomatic Tensions With Petro Government

The US Department of State reported that 24.7% of B-category nonimmigrant visa applications—primarily for tourism and business—submitted by Colombian nationals were denied during Fiscal Year 2024. This marks a 19.96% increase over the 2023...

Hard Numbers: Macron digs in his heels, Mali puts a retaliatory tax on US visitors, Ecuador’s fuel protests heat up, Nobel Prize for Economics criticize protectionism

2: French President Emmanuel Macron rejected calls to resign as his fragile government faces two no-confidence votes this week. Amid France’s deepest political crisis in decades, Macron defended his leadership, reappointed Prime Minister Sébastien...

A Healthy Smile and a Clear Conscience: The Ethical Considerations of Dental Tourism

The idea of saving thousands of dollars on dental work while exploring a new country is undeniably attractive. But for the thoughtful traveler, the question of ethics naturally arises. Is this practice truly a win-win, or does it come at a hidden...

Poll shows support for Noboa, opposition to the strike; More rain forecast; Imbabura suffers gas shortage; Tourists flock to Cuenca, Salinas and Olón

A new poll by public opinion agency Click Report indicates strong support for President Daniel Noboa’s handling of Conaie strike protests and rejection of the tactics of protesters, especially the blockage of highways. Click director Francis...

Powerful Choices For The Digital Nomad To Adapt While Traveling Around The Globe

Voltages and power outlets vary around the world. Are you equipped to take your technology on your travels? getty As a child, I remember playing with battery-powered toys and never having enough money to buy new batteries when the old ones ran...

Travel Insurance Is Becoming Mandatory In More Destinations. Here’s What You Need To Know

Travel insurance is becoming mandatory in more destinations, including large parts of Europe. getty Remember those travel insurance requirements during the pandemic? They're back. A growing number of countries aren't just suggesting you buy...

Unrest Deepens in Ecuador as Thousands Protest Fuel Price Hikes and Government Crackdown

BY EMMANUEL OGBONNA QUITO, Ecuador — Anger over surging fuel prices erupted once again in Ecuador’s capital on Sunday, as thousands of demonstrators filled the streets of Quito, burning tires, blocking major roads, and demanding the resignation of...

Enner Valencia Scores As Ecuador Earns Tie Against The United States

Enner Valencia, in action for Ecuador. (Photo by Franklin Jacome/Getty Images) Getty Images Enner Valencia, now 35 years old and playing for Pachuca in Mexico, scored a fantastic goal against the United States in Austin this weekend, following six...

These are the emerging destinations most at-risk of overtourism right now

It turns out being super popular isn’t always a good thing. For tourism hotspots, being adored by travellers means having to negotiate immense pressure on local communities and environments. Finding a healthy balance between cultural and...

Travel fatigue, a trip to the ER and back to the party, as a family shares good times and bad

In May 2022, my wife Belinda and I flew from our home in Cuenca, Ecuador to San Francisco, California, for our nephew Matthew Reardon’s wedding. “Belinda, it’s great we’re gonna see Joe! It’s been four years.” I reminded her as we settled into our...

Iberia Economy & Business Class 10% To 60% Award Sale For Travel October 13 – December 31, 2025 (Book By November 16)

Iberia has launched an excellent economy and business award sale for travel between October 13 and December 31, 2025, across most of its network (routes to Asia excluded). The discount varies between 10%, 30% and 60%, and most transatlantic...

Costa Rica Captures the Attention of Canada and South America with Its Diverse Tourism

The companies brought by the Proimagen Costa Rica group and the Costa Rican Tourism Institute (ICT) visited established destinations such as La Fortuna and Manuel Antonio, as well as emerging and unconventional areas in regions such as Los Santos,...

Best-Selling Cessna Citation Latitude Reach Continues to Grow With First Order in Argentina

With a stand-up flat floor cabin and ample space for nine passengers, the aircraft can fly nonstop between destinations such as Buenos Aires, Argentina to Quito, Ecuador; Cordoba, Argentina to Medellin, Colombia; São Paulo, Brazil to Oranjestad,...

Holiday events agenda includes crafts and food fairs, indie, rock, hip hop and reggae at Rotofest; Padre Matovelle exhibition; Garbage bills are detached

Bored? Following is the agenda for activities this holiday weekend. AGENDA 10 de octubre: 9:00 to 17:00 – Tour en Complejo Patrimonial Todos Santos – call 593 99 592 4649 for tickets. 19:00 – Ruta de Fantasmas (Route of ghosts) – theater – Museo...

Thousands of troops mass in Quito to ‘protect’ the capital and to ‘restore order’ in Imbabura Province

An estimated 10,000 Army troops have been transferred in Quito since Thursday as the government prepares to “protect the capital” from protests and to “restore order” to Imbabura Province. In addition to the troops, more than 4,000 National Police...

Ecuador President Noboa’s motorcade attacked with rocks in alleged assassination attempt

The Cabinet of Ecuador’s President Daniel Noboa on Wednesday denounced protesters who threw rocks at his motorcade, calling it an assassination attempt, as investigators remained silent about Tuesday’s attack. Late Wednesday, however, Ecuador’s...