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The majestic Vinicunca in the Cusco region of Peru, also Rainbow Mountain.

Extraordinary and exotic: Why now is the time to visit South America

There are more flights and South America remains better value than Europe or the US. Here is our beginner’s guide to travelling around this continent of extremes.

  • by Chris Moss and Julietta Jameson
Although Paddington famously hailed from "darkest Peru", you can find spectacled bears throughout the Andes mountain range in South America.

Imbabura province, Ecuador: Where to find the spectacled bears of South America

Spotting "Paddington" in northern Ecuador's Andean region.

  • by Rob McFarland
Located in the heart of Quito's UNESCO World Heritage-listed historic quarter, Illa opened at the end of 2017 after an extensive two-year renovation.

Illa Experience Hotel, Quito: Former Noma chef the star attraction at this grand hotel

Get interactive with a stay at Quito's boutique Illa Experience Hotel.

  • by Rob McFarland
Daniel Unda from the Charles Darwin Foundation (CDF) on Santa Cruz Island.

Galapagos Islands, Ecuador: What to do about too many tourists?

It is supposed to study nature but The Charles Darwin Foundation is increasingly looking at how to curb overtourism.

  • by Rob McFarland
Plaza de la Independencia, also known as La Plaza Grande, Quito's "living room" is a great place to people-watch.

Quito, Ecuador travel guide and things to do: Nine must-do highlights

With its World Heritage-listed Old Town and dizzying heights, Quito literally takes your breath away.

  • by Julie Miller
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Hacienda Zuleta.

Luxury lodge in Ecuador: Hacienda Zuleta in the mountains is fit for a president

When seeking a place to stay in a country, you can do worse than settling into the home of the former president.

  • by Craig Platt
We walk to spectacular waterfalls and then dive in to cool off.

Mashpi Eco Lodge, Ecuador review: Luxury in the middle of nowhere

Once the road truly disappears and becomes a muddy track on the edge of a steep cliff, I start wondering: "Just where the hell are you taking me?"

  • by Craig Platt
No tasting: This rich paste is said to nourish and regenerate the skin.

Chocolate spa experience, Ecuador: This is what being smothered in melted chocolate is like

Imagine being smothered in chocolate – yes, it's as good as it sounds.

  • by Catherine Marshall
The view from Casa Gangotena's terrace over Quito.

Casa Gangotena, Quito, Ecuador review: Inside the best hotel in South America

It's easy to see how this hotel was ranked the best hotel in South America.

  • by Craig Platt
Hummingbirds are fed honeywater at the lodge's feeding station.

Mashpi Lodge review, Andean Rainforest, Ecuador: Sleeping among a cloud forest

It’s hard to keep your head out of the clouds in the magical Andes visitors to luxury eco-resort Mashpi Lodge in the cloud forests of Equador.

  • by Michael Gebicki

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