Samuel Markovich

Intiñan Equator Museum – Quito, Ecuador Travel Guide The Intiñan Equator Museum (*Museo de Sitio Intiñan*) is one of the most popular and intriguing attractions just outside Quito, Ecuador. Located near the more commercial Mitad del Mundo monument, Intiñan claims...

Pululahua Geobotanical Reserve – Quito, Ecuador Travel Guide The Pululahua Geobotanical Reserve is a unique natural attraction just north of Quito, Ecuador. Centered around the Pululahua Volcano—one of only a few inhabited volcanic calderas in the world—the reserve combines breathtaking...

San Francisco Catholic Church – Quito, Ecuador Travel Guide The San Francisco Catholic Church, known locally as *Iglesia y Convento de San Francisco*, is one of the most iconic and historically significant religious sites in Quito. Located on the grand...

Hotel Guide: Hotel Cruz del Vado, Cuenca Location: Calle La Condamine y Tarqui, Cuenca, Ecuador Hotel Cruz del Vado is an award-winning boutique gem located in the heart of Cuenca’s UNESCO-listed historic center. Proudly featured in the prestigious Michelin Guide for...

Restaurant Guide: Cúpulas Azules Restaurante at Hotel Cruz del Vado Location: Inside Hotel Cruz del Vado, Calle La Condamine y Tarqui, Cuenca, Ecuador Set within the luxurious Hotel Cruz del Vado, Cúpulas Azules Restaurante offers one of Cuenca’s most refined culinary...