Ecuador – Peru – Bolivia Blog
Why Being an ‘Early Bird’: The Benefits of Booking Your South American Adventure in Advance
Discover why booking your South America trip early means more choice of Galápagos cruises, Machu Picchu dates and hotels — plus better value and less stress before you travel.
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Our Sustainable Partners: Travel That Gives Back
Behind Our Choices: Why We Are Working with More Sustainable Travel Partners At Gulliver Expeditions, we believe that creating a great journey is about much more than choosing a beautiful hotel, a comfortable lodge or an exciting experience. Over the years, we have become increasingly aware […]
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Salar de Uyuni, Bolivia
Salar de Uyuni, Bolivia: The Ultimate Guide to the World’s Largest Mirror Right now, in the rainy season from December to April, the salt flats of Uyuni are probably the world’s largest mirror. Endless white horizons, surreal reflections, flamingos, volcanoes, and star-filled skies. If you’re looking […]
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The Dream that Led me to the Amazon Rainforest
The Dream that Led me to the Amazon Rainforest: Moments of Wonder in Cuyabeno 22 years ago, in a small village in the heart of the Austrian Alps A 6-year-old blond girl sits in the library of her primary school, flipping through a book about the […]
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My Ascent to Cotopaxi Volcano (5,897 m)
Where the Earth meets the Sky – my Ascent to Cotopaxi Volcano (5,897 m) It all started with the first glimpse I caught of Cotopaxi Volcano, when I visited the surrounding National Park in December 2025. The sight of the volcano’s snow-capped, perfectly shaped cone, with […]
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Echoes of an Empire: Discover the Inka Trail to Machu Picchu
Have you ever dreamed of walking an ancient path where every step brings you closer to probably the most breathtaking lost civilization? Well, I (Martina, the intern here at Gulliver Expeditions) am definitely dreaming of walking the Inka Trail! So, let me take you on this […]
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We’d Rather Be a Forest Than a Street: Planting Hope in Antisana
Inspired by the lyrics of the song “El Cóndor Pasa” by Simon & Garfunkel, the title of today’s blog reveals our mission last Saturday, reforesting Antisana National Park! High up in the air, Andean condors glide majestically in circles. Imponent Spectacled Bears feed on Chupalla plants […]
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16 curious facts about Cuenca, Ecuador
Towers more famous than the pyramids of Egypt, Panama hats produced in Ecuador, churches that look French, and a national park where tourists get lost… When I visited Cuenca in early March, I was amazed by the amount of interesting facts about this city in southern […]
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Top 18 Animals in Galápagos – A Comprehensive Wildlife Guide
Almost 1,000 km off the Pacific coast of Ecuador lies perhaps the most iconic laboratory of evolution on the planet — the Galápagos Islands. This volcanic archipelago is a sanctuary of life where isolation, geology, and ocean currents have crafted an unrivaled array of wildlife, from […]
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From Peaks To Palms: A Thrilling Day On Bolivia’s Death Road
Would you dare to cycle down the world’s most dangerous road? Yungas Road in Bolivia, infamously known as Death Road, was once one of the most dangerous roads in the world, with up to 300 mortal accidents each year, often caused by bus and truck crashes. […]
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7 remarkable Carnival Festivities in ecuador, Perú and Bolivia
Tired of dressing up as captain Jack Sparrow, kitschy pink princess or fake-official policeman? Then discover the unique, vibrant versions of Carnival in Ecuador, Perú and Bolivia, merging Andean indigenous rituals with Catholic traditions from colonial times, characterized by intense street parties, water and foam fights, […]
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For Adrenaline Junkies And Nature Lovers – My Top 3 Adventure Destinations In Ecuador
The future of travel is wild, active, and authentic. I’m writing this blog on a Friday, working remotely from the rooftop restaurant of a hotel in Baños, ready to explore Ecuador’s adventure capital. This morning, I came across a Forbes article spotlighting a growing trend toward […]
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