by Diana Balarezo | Nov 22, 2017 | Blog post
“should my wife calls looking for me, tell her not to worry, but I do not want to be found… (until my placement ends that is)” Last week, we had a new volunteer join our volunteer placement on a reserve in the cloud forest. EcuaEx provided a car and driver... 
by Diana Balarezo | Nov 14, 2017 | Blog post
Read below what Leah has shared with her university about her time in Ecuador: 1. Describe your Education Abroad program(s): I had an internship in Quito, Ecuador at a school for children and young adults with disabilities. The school’s focus is on the arts;... 
by ecuaexplora | Sep 27, 2017 | Blog post
By Christina Petsas I can’t believe it’s been a month since I arrived in Quito! The time’s flown as I’ve gotten to know this large city, its friendly people and its rich culture. My airport pick up was seamless and my driver, Franklin, briefed me on helpful tidbits I... 
by ecuaexplora | Mar 2, 2017 | Ecuanews
WANT TO KNOW WHEN YOU CAN TRAVEL LONGER (OR REST MORE) DURING YOUR TIME HERE? Here are the dates of the public holidays of Ecuador for this year. See them carefully and plan your time and activities better. Note that most banks, shops and other commercial places... 
by ecuaexplora | Mar 1, 2017 | Ecuanews
HAVE YOU EVER WONDERED WHICH IS THE MOST EMPATHETIC COUNTRY IN THE WORLD? …I WILL GIVE YOU SOME CLUES It is a small volcanic country of South America It has four regions: the Coast, the Andean Highlands, the Amazon and the islands It has many indigenous... 
by ecuaexplora | Mar 1, 2017 | Ecuanews
On Sunday, February 19th, Ecuadorians voted for President, the members of the General Assembly and the Andean Parliament. “Ecuador has voted in general elections that could see the country move from the left to the right like several other South American... 
by ecuaexplora | Oct 24, 2014 | Blog post
I woke up this morning very excited. Today was the day we would head to Riobamba to visit a health organization. Living in Quito I don’t get to see the countryside much so this was going to be a great opportunity. We drove in a car service, which was very nice. ... 
by ecuaexplora | Oct 24, 2014 | Blog post
Yesterday was a scary day in the land of the project… sick people were everywhere I turned! And that tickle in the back of my throat? It’s starting to get worse.. nooo! I refuse to be sick! The frustrating part about getting sick here is that you can’t work with the... 
by ecuaexplora | Sep 22, 2014 | Uncategorized
What an extraordinary place Ecuador is. It never seizes to amaze me. Friday night when the four of us arrived in Papallacta at around 8:45pm I figured we would check into our hostel and head to bed, besides, what would possibly be open in this tiny little town tucked... 
by ecuaexplora | Sep 10, 2014 | Blog post
As an intern, student, or volunteer in Ecuador you will have plenty of time to travel around this beautiful country. The options are endless and include visits to biodiversity hot spots in the Amazon, relaxing in volcanic hot springs, or hiking up some of world’s...