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AGATA SZYMULA

Agata Szymula

I could say I'm a freelance travel writer with a Master in Latinamerican Studies. I could list all my acheivements, hobbies, favorite sports and the languages I speak. Instead I'll just say that I'm in love with our world, its nature, its people and all its crazy colors. And I want to share it

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Tena your getaway to the Ecuador Amazon rainforest

Tena your getaway to the Ecuador Amazon rainforest

People tend to talk about “the Amazon” as if it was one place. Like a city, you can just go to and check off your list. Because of its sheer immensity, the Amazon jungle is impossible to just “visit”.

Baños - the adventure capital of Ecuador

Baños - the adventure capital of Ecuador

For such a small town, Baños de Agua Santa for sure offers a lot of attractions. It is the second most visited destination in Ecuador, inferior only to the country's capital - Quito.

Cuenca - the cultural hub of Ecuador

Cuenca - the cultural hub of Ecuador

If you really want to enjoy Cuenca to the last, you should choose your accommodation wisely. At the end of the day, this is where you’re going to kick back and relax, remembering all the amazing things you’ve seen so far.

Baños - an adventure spa town

Baños - an adventure spa town

Baños de Agua Santa literally translates to “Baths of the Saint Water” and it wasn’t named like that by accident. Besides being “the adventure capital of Ecuador”, where all the extreme sports meet up to have a party, Baños is also known for its hot springs and spas.

Chimborazo - get closer to the Sun

Chimborazo - get closer to the Sun

Taita Chimborazo (meaning “dad” in Quechua), as the locals affectionately call it, is a volcano that figures on a lot of “the …est” lists. The closest point to the Sun. The highest summit on Earth, when measured from the center of the planet.

Discover Cotopaxi - a complete guide to the National Park

Discover Cotopaxi - a complete guide to the National Park

Cotopaxi National Park looks like an image taken straight out of the “Hobbit”. A lonely mountain arises from the vast plains of paramo with its knee-deep yellow grass and rabbits racing through the moss.

Guayaquil - is it worth visiting?

Guayaquil - is it worth visiting?

To my surprise, it was actually one of the many places in this country where I enjoyed returning to time and again. What’s more, it wasn’t half as bad as I imagined and there are some cool places to discover and things to do there.

A travelers guide to Mindo - not only birds and butterflies!

A travelers guide to Mindo - not only birds and butterflies!

The opinions about Mindo are divided. Some say it’s overcrowded and overpriced and that’s a fair point, but I think there’s more to it than meets the eye.

A complete hiking guide to the Quilotoa Lake Trail

A complete hiking guide to the Quilotoa Lake Trail

If you were doing some research about the things to do in Ecuador you may have heard the name “Quilotoa” come up more than once.