Ecuador
Ecuador is part of the 135 countries I’ve traveled, and this section spans Quito’s historic hotels, cloud-forest lodges, and Galapagos cruises and stays. As a diver, I pay particular attention to the Galapagos marine experience, evaluating liveaboards and guiding standards alongside standard lodge reviews. My assessments come from time actually spent on the ground and at sea, looking honestly at service, sustainability, and value. This category is meant to help you plan an Ecuador trip, mainland or islands, around genuinely worthwhile experiences. Represent a hotel, lodge, or tour operator in Ecuador? See how I review or work with me.
Galapagos Diving Guide: Darwin, Wolf and the Most Fish I Have Ever Seen (2026)
The short answer: Galapagos diving is big-animal diving in cold, current-swept water, and the best of it can only be reached by liveaboard. The two
