As we have apparently become a popular and trusted source for breaking travel-related news for mainland Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands, we have decided to change (improve) the manner in which news is presented and updated. From October 1st, 2011 this service is now being aired on this dedicated channel Example:  Sky News contacted us during [...]

On Friday, September 16th at 19h00 a TAME airline airplane (Embraer 190), flight no.148 from Loja to Quito, crashed into the far north safety extension region of the Quito International Airport of Mariscal Sucre.  Aboard were 97 passengers and 6 crew.  No victims were reported, and 11 people received medical attention. The TAME plane ended up some 300 meters [...]

New National Park regulation for tortoise corals visits at the Darwin Station Research Station (Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz Island) Effective September 1st 2011, visitors to the Charles Darwin Research Station in Santa Cruz, will no longer be allowed to enter or walk inside the interior walls of the tortoise corals. Guides have reported that passengers are [...]

For those looking for a more personal insight to the various aspects of the Galapagos Islands, mainland Ecuador and travel related issues … feel free to jump to my personal blog – EcuadorGuide – Ecuador & Galapagos.

AUGUST 11th, 2011  13h30 The Ecuadorian government has issued an “Orange Alert” for the southern Pacific Coastal region (where waves could reach between 2 to 4 meters – according to local news sources, and has just included the Galapagos Islands (where waves could reach 2 to 3 meters in height – according to local news [...]

Original Spanish news source: Parque Nacional Galapagos (PNG) A Total of 357 sharks were counted aboard the ‘Fer Mary I’ Technicians and authorities of the Galapagos National Park (DPNG), Navy, National Police conducted an inspection of the fishing boat ‘Fer Mary I’ detained for illegal fishing in the Galapagos Islands. The ‘Fer Mary I’ and its [...]

The Ecuadorian National Aviation Authorities (DAC – Dirección General de Aviación Civil) temporarily suspends Air Cuenca operations due to technical problems that do not guarantee the safety and security of the passengers (according to an article published in El Comercio on June 21st, 2010. According to this news source, Air Cuenca can only start operating [...]

According to the latest Galapagos National Park resolution (No.033-2011) the island of Santa Fe will be closed off from June 5th to 7th, 2011. According to the resolution, this temporary closure of Santa Fe Island is to realize a monitor/study of emblematic species such such as iguanas, rats, marine birds, Opuntia cactus, species in danger [...]

April 27, 2011 Having picked up on unconfirmed and very vague news (via local television) that a vessel in the Galapagos Islands got stranded off the coast of Isabela Island, I started to get my feelers out there. As I keep my ears to the ground, I have managed to ascertain & confirm with the [...]

UPDATES 2011 NOW FOUND HERE LATEST UPDATE (Dec.2/2010) Volcanic activity has been reported in the Tungurahua (Throat of Fire) volcano in Ecuador, the second case sighted in the past few weeks.  The volcano spewed molten rocks and large clouds of gas and ash near Banos, south of Quito, Reuters reported on Tuesday.  The Tungurahua’s volcanic [...]

You probably have already heard the news, the Ecuadorian government has announced new measures effective this month (April 2011) that will increase the cost of diesel nearly 30% only for certain vessels operating in the Galapagos Islands. We will keep readers up to date as official, confirmed details become available.  In addition, we will inform [...]

As is quite often the case here in Ecuador, it is not uncommon to get wind of official changes in regulations after the fact.  Much as is currently occurring with the ‘new’ national transit laws.  This is also the case with recent changes (apparently took effect on March 31st, 2011) that were made available today (April 7th, [...]

For news, details and updates on the tsunami alert in effect for Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands … please go to live updating page http://www.sangay.com/ecuadorguide/galapagos-islands/tsunami-news-updates-for-ecuador-galapagos-islands/

According to Resolution no.0071 issued by the Galapagos Islands National Park Directive on December 30th, 2010, the Island of Rabida will be temporarily closed to tourists from January 7th through to January 28th, 2011. De acuerdo a la resolución 0071 emitida por la Dirección del Parque Nacional Galápagos con fecha 30.12.10, se dispone el cierre [...]

This tradition dates hundreds of years ago; and it is almost impossible to know its exact origin.  But without a doubt it is a result of the syncretism of indigenous rituals and traditions brought by the Spanish with the Catholic religion. Recipes for Colada Morada can vary from region to region and family to family. [...]