Ecuador: The Tale of Two Equators

Mitad del Mundo As its name implies,  Ecuador was derived from the word “equator” because of its central position on the planet.   A French mission came to Ecuador in 1736 to map the exact location of the equator.  They calculated that it was located about 20 kilometers north of the center of the Ecuadorian capital of Quito. This... Read more

Photo Pick: The El Teleforico in Quito, Ecuador

This gondola, called El Teleforico, whisks passengers from an altitude of 9,600 ft. to the summit of Loma Cruz at over 13,000 feet above sea level in about 10 minutes. The summit offers an spectacular view of the city and the stunning peaks of the Andes called Avenue of the Volcanoes. Please check back for... Read more