Among the several borders between Peru and Ecuador (see my previous post about La Balsa), Huaquillas is certainly the most used. It is the closest transit to the coast. However, Continue Reading
How to reach the Iliniza Norte summit without a guide (and no climbing skills)
Ecuador has 10 mountains over 5000 mt (16,400ft). Among those, only two could theoretically be tackled on one’s own: Iliniza Norte (5126) and Tungurahua (5016). This might be possible because these Continue Reading
How to overcome the Patuca – San José de Morona – Taisha – Puyo loop by boat
If you are up for thrilling and offbeat adventures, then this post could be of great value to you. Indeed, I could not find any information online nor on Lonely Continue Reading
How to cross La Balsa border from Peru to Ecuador (July 2022)
Leaving aside the Amazonian border / river crossings, La Balsa is certainly the most remote and uncommon contact point between Peru and Ecuador. Initially and doubtfully marked as closed by Continue Reading
Travel Log (SouthAmerica)
This section is quite a detailed diary with all my movements across the involved countries in South America. Besides functioning as a sort of “position tracker”, it will hopefully provide Continue Reading