Quito is the capital of the South American country Ecuador, and provides many points of interest and a rich historical background.  Its elevation makes Quito the second highest capital city in the world, and boasts a constant cool climate due to its location south of the equator.  Many forms of available transportation, historical sites, and parks and volcanoes make Quito a tourist-friendly destination.
Depending upon the time of year you visit Quito, you may experience either the dry or wet climate changes.  Summer is considered the dry season, and stretches from …

Many people are looking for the perfect mix of sunny beaches and rich history for travel destinations today, and Ecuador is at the top of their list for many reasons.  Bordered by Peru, Columbia, and the Pacific Ocean, Ecuador is named for its location on the equator.  The famous Galapagos Islands are also included in Ecuador’s territory.  This South American country offers its visitors warm climates, rainforests, and an education in history through its many points of interest.
Beach vacations are always a standard choice for most, as they seem to …

The Galapagos were discovered in 1535 by Fray Tomás de Berlanga, the Bishop of Panama. This was the time of Spanish exploration and discovery, and followed Magellan’s circumnavigation of the globe by a just a dozen years and Balboa’s discovery of the Pacific by two dozen. de Berlanga, however, was no explorer. He had been sailing to Peru, recently conquered by Pizzaro, when his ship became becalmed and was carried west by currents; his discovery was entirely accidental. de Berlanga saw little value in the islands. He wrote that the …