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 [...]

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 [...]

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/

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. [...]

A recent Trip Advisor (tripadvisor.co.uk) message in the South America / Ecuador / forum [link to original comment] back ups our efforts and mandates … I just recently used SANGAY TOURS (Robin Slater) out of Quito.This firm has what it takes and Alejandro was so helpful, never missed an email responded at night and over [...]

Ecuador – for a relatively small Andean country – has a surprisingly wide variety of tourist attractions and activities … and all within a short travel of each other.  In fact, you can say that Ecuador has 5 worlds …. Each of these ‘worlds’ has its own distinct features – weather, topography, cuisine, culture, flora [...]

Living and working in the heart of Quito allows me a privileged eye witness evaluation of the recent events here in Quito, Ecuador. Reports with titles such as “State of Emergency in Ecuador cripples tourism” & “Revolution” are not only exaggerated but somewhat sensationalist. Reminds of such things as the H1N1 hype. One would be [...]

NEWS UPDATE (JUNE 21, 2010): AIRLINE OPERATIONS SUSPENDED (see news article) Air Cuenca, with a Boeing 737-500, started operating flights between Cuenca and Quito – as well as Cuenca and Guayaquil – today. Information on flight schedules, rates etc will be forthcoming upon confirmation of details. Cuenca festejará las fiestas de fundación con la inauguración [...]

Located right across the sea, this magnificent and innovative “Hosteria” is built mainly of bamboo; it has a private and large beach and it is surrounded by magnificent flower and organic vegetable gardens as well as small bamboo forests. Exploration tours to the “Machallilla” National Park, where abundant fauna similar to that of Galapagos can [...]

DATE: FEBRUARY 1st, 2010 In an effort by the central government of Ecuador to generate more funds, stricter financial and tax legislation are being implimented. A direct effect is on the Ecuadorian tourism sector. The Galápagos Islands are at the edge of their carrying capacity, absorbing some 120,000 tourists yearly, a figure that almost trebled [...]

Source: Cuenca High Life (http://www.cuencahighlife.com) CIVIL AVIATION BOARD APPROVES CUENCA’S AIRPORT FOR INTERNATIONAL SERVICE Ecuador’s Civil Aviation Board has okayed the city’s request to establish immigration services at Mariscal La Mar airport, allowing it to process international air passengers. The plan means that international flights on a single air carrier can originate and end in [...]

The airport of Lago Agrio (Nueva Loja) is currently closed until December 14, 2009. All operations are currently suspended in order to repave the runways. According to DAC (Direccion General de Aviacion) this process also includes the construction of a two-level building that will house the arrival and departure areas. The cost of the remodeling [...]

Sangay (phoenetic: sang [ai] or sang-eye) is the most continuously active volcano in the world and the most hardcore mountain in Ecuador to climb because of the demanding nature of the approach and the prevailing appalling weather. Different interpretations for the name of the mountain exist. Some say it is from the Quichua word samkay, [...]

News directly from Cafe Cultura Just a quick note to say hello and to inform you about the latest developments at Café Cultura. Operating since 1993, Café Cultura was the first boutique hotel founded in Ecuador. Ever since opening it has been ahead of its time, setting the trend. Its uniqueness features in Samantha Brown’s [...]