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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
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
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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
Ngauruhoe

Six of the best: Volcano adventures

You can walk across one, cable inside one, or slide down its sides. There are many ways to visit a volcano.

  • by David Whitley

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