Efrén Avilés

Pastaza river is a class III rapids, which means that ain't that hard to navigate and almost everyone in your party can be part of this adventure.  In order to do this activity you must book the services of a tour operator in Baños de Agua Santa, there are many. They will provide with all the gear (helmet, wetsuit and shoes) and transportation. A snack and the photographs (you should have you o...

In the last couple of years stand up paddleboard has became one of the most popular activities all around the world, and Ecuador did joined the trend. Parque Lago is located just 26 km from Guayaquil city. It´s a large reservoir that provides water to Santa Elena Peninsula, but it´s also a national recreation area where many (non motor) activities, such as stand up paddleboard and kayak, can be...

Cajas National Park is located 20.5 miles from Cuenca, and its main point of interest is the Toreadora lagoon, where an important infrastructure was developed according to the needs of the park, buildings such as the visitor center, the biological and archaeological museums, bar and cafeteria and information offices can be found. Due to the 12949 feet high in the camping site, layers is key. Do...

This route is names "Camino de los Hieleros" and starts at 4800 mts (15748 feet) in the "Hermanos Carrel shelter". It takes about 10 minutos to go down to the base of the volcano. After that you´ll have to cycle across the moor and the polylepis forest. In order to do this route first you'll have to register at the administrative office of the Chimborazo Reserve which is at the base of the volc...

As Isabela is located west of the archipelago, it's hit directly by the Cromwell current, which is rich in oxygen and nutrients for many marine and terrestrial species not only in Isabela but for the whole archipelago. From Puerto Villamil several snorkeling sites can be reached, but one stands out over the others: The Tunnels. This location is a unique geological formation produced by lava flo...