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Cool off at the Frutabar – Fruit Juice and Smoothies in Guayaquil

July 16th, 2009 | Ecuador - Best Shopping, Ecuador - Family Friendly, Ecuador - Gringo Favorite, Ecuador - Must See or Do, Ecuador - Places to Eat, Ecuador - Travel Tips | 2 Comments »

On a hot day of wandering around Guayaquil, my favorite place to stop is Frutabar, which is a small cafe style restaurant with a light menu and tons of fresh juices. Of all the places I have been in Guayaquil, Frutabar has the widest selection by far when it comes to the number of fruit juices to choose from. You can also mix and match… the combinations are endless.

The menu features a number of light sandwiches, my favorite being the Hawaii Sandwich (Sanduche Hawayano) with chicken, pineapple and a delicious light dressing. Entrees cost $3–6.

If you are getting a sandwich then get a juice, but if you are just coming in here for an ice cold drink get Read more

Celebrate Simón Bolivar's Birthday in Guayaquil

July 9th, 2009 | Ecuador - Culture, Ecuador - Family Friendly, Ecuador - Gringo Favorite, Ecuador - Must See or Do, Ecuador - News, Ecuador - Nightlife, Ecuador - Travel Tips, The Best of Ecuador | 2 Comments »

If you are planning a trip to Ecuador this month (July) and mapping out your route now, try and aim to be in Guayaquil on the 24th and 25th.

July 24th is a nationwide holiday as the whole country celebrates the birthday of Simón Bolivar, the famous South American liberator. Things get even crazier on the 25th, however, as Guayaquil shuts down for two days with the biggest birthday bash combined with the celebration of the anniversary of the founding of the city.

Guayaquil is the most populous city in Ecuador, and the whole town turns out for the party. It is a celebration not to be missed if you are looking to have some wild fun.

Normally, Read more

Exciting Train Ride Down the Mountains

September 11th, 2008 | Ecuador - Adventure, Ecuador - Gringo Favorite, Ecuador - Must See or Do | No Comments »

The Nariz del Diablo or the Devil’s Nose train ride is considered to be one of the world’s most spectacular train rides, and one of Ecuador’s highlights. The track zigzags down the mountainside passing providing fantastic views of the Andean Sierras.

The train ride is four to five hours long and starts in the city of Riobamba in the Central Sierra Region. It starts off in the cool highlands, descends through the cloud forest and ends in the hot coastal jungle. You can either get off in the city of Alausi or Sibambe.

A few things to keep in mind: Dress in layers. You will be cold at the start, but sweating by the bottom Read more

Down on the boardwalk…

July 29th, 2008 | Ecuador - Family Friendly, Ecuador - Must See or Do, Ecuador - Nightlife, Ecuador - Places to Eat | No Comments »

While Guayaquil may not be first on your list of cities to visit in Ecuador, over the past years it has taken definitive steps for the better. What was once dirty and unsafe is now beautiful and secure, largely due to the development of the Malecon 2000.

The Malecon is comparable to a large boardwalk of sorts that starts in the Las Peñas neighborhood and runs along the Natural Guayas River. Designed by Oxford University in London, the Malecon is full of interesting pathways, parks, shops and restaurants. The design takes into account the geography of the area, playing off of its natural beauty.

The Malecon 2000 stretches for 2 miles, and is a great place Read more

10,000 ft Descent in Just a Day

June 16th, 2008 | Ecuador - Adventure, Ecuador - Family Friendly, Ecuador - Gringo Favorite, Ecuador - Must See or Do | 1 Comment »

Mountain bikers will be happy to find some of the most excellent terrain just north of Quito deep in the heart of the Andes Mountains. At the Hosteria San Jorge, an eco-lodge that offers not only top-notch accommodations, but a number of exciting activities as well, you can find high quality guides ready to take you on any one of the guided tours offered. Tours range from easy to super difficult, short to long. All include gear and at least one box meal.

Some of the most attractive high thrill trails head down either the Cotopaxi or Pinchincha Volcanos, high up in the Andes, all they way down to the Amazon Basin. Guides are bi-lingual, Read more

Cool off at the Frutabar – Fruit Juice and Smoothies in Guayaquil

Celebrate Simón Bolivar's Birthday in Guayaquil

Exciting Train Ride Down the Mountains

Down on the boardwalk…

10,000 ft Descent in Just a Day

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