Top Things to Do in Cuenca
Top Things to Do in Cuenca Cuenca is a beautiful highland town in Ecuador that is so enchanting, it has become one of the top expat destinations in South America. Who could blame them...
Best Hacienda Hotels in Ecuador
Best Hacienda Hotels in Ecuador Ecuador is one of the jewels in South America’s crown, with breathtaking landscapes and a vibrant culture to match. The Ecuadorian Andes and highlands are peppered with luxurious haciendas...
Romantic Breaks in Ecuador
Romantic Breaks in Ecuador Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and this has got us thinking about where to go on a romantic trip for two. Think of a luxury couple’s break and...
A Foodie Guide to Ecuador
A Foodie Guide to Ecuador Ecuador – a country where the food is as rich and varied as every other element that goes into this vibrant corner of South America, making it a truly...
Ecuador Mainland Adventures
Did you know that, aside from the Galapagos Islands, Ecuador is a wonderland for adventure activities and wildlife safaris, on the mainland too? Instead of hopping straight from Quito to the Galapagos, why not...
Amazon Conservation
In light of the recent rise in Amazon conservation and volunteer projects – including luxury eco-lodges and a general awareness of issues facing the Amazon Rainforest – we decided to take a step back...
Wildlife and Nature Holidays in Ecuador
Ecuador wildlife and nature holidays make for some of the best in South America – if not the world – what with its mesmerising mix of lowland jungle, highland forests and pristine coastline, all...
South America for Foodies
Here at Surtrek, one of our favourite things about any adventure in South America is experiencing new tastes, as we delve into the local gastronomy during our trips. Better yet, cookery classes and gastronomical...
The Best Festivals in Latin America
To visit a traditional Latin festival during your visit to South America, is an unforgettable experience during any trip to the continent. There’s certainly no doubting the global appeal of Latin America’s best-known carnivals,...
Holiday Hot List: Top South American Destinations for 2018
At Surtrek, we believe that South America is an infinitely enchanting continent which every traveller should visit – no matter what the year! But we agree with travel experts, such as Lonely Planet, National...