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Ecuador

La Plaza Grande

Quito's historic, main square dates back to the 16th century.

Snorkeling among the Galápagos' wildlife.

A Day in the Life of a Galápagos Guide

Luis Yanez walks us through a day of tortoise traffic and blue-footed boobies.

Sponsored by Chase Sapphire

Meet the blue-throated hillstar.

The Existential Ennui of Discovering an Endangered Species

Newly found and already almost lost.

Jessica Leigh Hester September 27, 2018

Polylepis tree limbs intertwine overhead in the forest around Polylepis Lodge in Ecuador.

These Fairytale Trees Only Grow at Incredible Altitudes

Karen Catchpole October 15, 2015

Is This the World's Most Interesting Border Crossing?

Karen Catchpole April 20, 2015

The swing at the end of the world

Swing at the End of the World

A swing to dangle you off the very edge.