Do people really live longer in the Valley of Vilcabamba?

Scientist believe they do. Although longevity studies are not as popular today as they were say 20 or 30 years ago, many have weighed in their opinions on Vilcabamba, Ecuador. They feel the people really do live longer, and you don’t need a scientist to tell you that. Take a brisk walk through the city and you’ll see what they mean; crowns of gray hair adorn many of the city’s residents.

Theories on why residents live so long in Vilcabamba abound. Some of the reasons are thought to be:

Pure air due to negative ionization
Perfect mineral balance in the drinking water
Better climate
Cultivation of “Yuca Tuber”
Genetic factors

In reality, combining all the discoveries scientists have made in Read more

"Super Thinking + Spanish" Course in Ecuador

Looking for a way to pick up Spanish – fast? Try the “Super Thinking – Super Spanish” courses taught at El Meson de las Flores in Cotacachi.

The “Super Thinking + Spanish” courses are taught by Steve Marchant and a group of native Spanish speaking teachers. The course was developed by Steve together with Merri, who, along with her husband, Gary Scott owns El Meson de las Flores.

The courses are based off of the Lozanov method, developed by Dr.Georgi Lozanov, a Bulgarian educational master. Dr.Lozanov was granted a visa to enter the United States in order to teach his Method, which involves improving the speed, accuracy and efficiency of the learning process. At least three best selling books, the Mozart Effect, Superlearning, and Read more

Party Hard at these Bars in Baños, Ecuador

Baños may not be the first place you think of when you’re asked about a great party in Ecuador, but believe me this city knows how to celebrate! And why wouldn’t they? Set up high in the mountains, Baños serves as a launch pad into the Amazon basin, making it a hot spot among the traveling crowd looking for some serious adventure. And, as we all know, serious adventure and serious partying go hand in hand.

Relax at the Samari Spa Resort in Banos, a luxury hotel

Samari Spa Resort creates an ambiance of peace and harmony through its beautiful grounds and amazing architecture. The resort is fairly new, having been reconstructed from an old hacienda. The grandeur of the place calls to mind the amazing palaces of England and France.

There are a long list of reasons why the Samari Spa Resort is an ideal place to rest your head while in Banos. Not only are the rooms comfortable, the food is delicious, and there is plenty to do at the resort, which is only a few minutes from the center of Banos (about a $1 taxi ride).

Learn Spanish in the Mountains of Ecuador

Baños, Ecuador is a popular location for adventuresome visitors, nestled in between the Andes and the Amazon basin. It is a popular place to relocate, because of its excellent weather and beautiful scenery. Baños is also appealing to those looking to be a little more excluded from the intense traffic of bigger cities such as Quito, yet at the same time it has a small population of foreigners and a constant flow of visitors in and out keeping things interesting.

Baños is also a great place to improve your Spanish. At the Baños Spanish Center Spanish School you can take advantage of a variety of programs, such as the intensive Spanish course, and other activities that are designed Read more

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