Travel tips: A blog about my travels and tips along the way
Travel tips, recommendations and impressions for you visit to Ecuador. Things to do in or main attractions and around main destinations like Otavalo, Quito, Cuenca, Baños, Cotopaxi National Park, Chimborazo, the Amazon jungle, Pacific Coast and Galápagos Islands.
Furthermore a little history about how Ecuador got its name, the historical visit of the French Geodesic Mission in the 18th century.
Introduction of my hotel and restaurant in Otavalo, Hotel Doña Esther and Restaurante Árbol de Montalvo.
“All roads lead to ….. Zuleta is worth your visit if you want to explore a beautiful & authentic rural Andean area. Zuleta is located in the middle of the Triangle Otavalo – Cayambe – Ibarra.”
A visit to Mitad del Mundo, Cayambe Many travellers to Ecuador plan a visit to the famous Mitad del Mundo monument north of Quito. However, if you don’t have a chance to do so or don’t plan to stay in the capital, there is a good alternative near the market town of Otavalo. The Mitad […]
“For almost 150 years visitors arrive at what nowadays is Hotel Dona Esther in Otavalo. It is one of the oldest hotels in the area. Formerly named ”Pension Otavalo”.”
“Many tourists or travellers who visit the Andean market town of Otavalo include a visit to the Peguche waterfall. Just a short walk from Otavalo’s center (40 minutes).”
“On May 16, 1735 the ship Le Portefaix left the French harbour of La Rochelle heading to South America. On board where the members of the French geodesic mission that planned to “Measure the Earth” at the Equator.”
“In preparation of a book I was writing at the time, in 2012 I made a journey through my beautiful homecountry Ecuador. Together with my wife Wendy and daughter Lisa.”
Imbabura is one of the greenest provinces of Ecuador, blessed by pure mountain air. Besides some majestic volcanos, it houses many lakes, rivers, waterfalls, and forests.
In two earlier posts I told you about the French geodesic mission (1735-1745) and the fact that their scientific work gave the beautiful country of Ecuador its name. Even before leaving France, it was decided that the scientists would leave the Audiencia de Quito a monument. A monument that would honor the work of the […]
After one too many discussions, the French decided to do the test. In other words, to go out and actually measure the Earth. Not only at the Equator, but also at the Poles.
Ecuador is a beautiful country, with a curious name. Why name your country after an imaginary line?
