Ecuador - NOT What We Expected!

Is traveling to Ecuador on your Bucket List? It wasn’t for us, but this small South American country completely blew us away. Stepping into the Amazon jungle, visiting one of the world's most active volcanoes (Cotopaxi), swimming in some of the countless waterfalls and hot springs in the Andes mountains, and cruising off the Pacific coastline to witness the yearly Humpback whale migration, it was definitely a trip for the books. We fell in love with the warm and welcoming people of Ecuador, the environmental diversity, and the natural beauty of the land. Ecuador is the perfect destination for travelers looking to get off the beaten path and experience so much of what South America has to offer.

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CHAPTERS
0:00 - Intro
1:46 - Getting to the Amazon
4:44 - Chocolate Making with Cocoa Beans
7:04 - Shamanic Ritual
9:40 - Banos (Pailon Del Diablo)
10:36 - Swing at the End of the World
12:40 - Driving up Cotopaxi
19:44 - Horse Riding
20:53 - Hacienda Life
23:30 - Whale Watching in Puerto Lopez
26:57 - Quito
28:05 - Outro
29:20 - Fernweh Finishing LUTs

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