Salsa for Life Event this Saturday Night at Wherehouse

Hope to see everyone at Wherehouse this Saturday Night 11/26!  We will be presenting a Latin Drum Crew to perform in support of travel, education and local artists.  

*Local event. Global impact. 

See the link for the event details...

https://www.facebook.com/events/232863203448086/

Ecuadorian Drums

Check out Santi and Benjamin tearing up the djembe in a little drum circle bringing a little Ecuadorian Culture straight to you!  Enjoy this jungle rhythm :)

The New York Times gives you 36 hours in Quito, Ecuador :)

The New York Times gives you 36 hours in Quito, Ecuador :)

http://travel.nytimes.com/2011/09/18/travel/36-hours-in-quito-ecuador.html

Milwaukee Groupon - Taste of South America

Interested in a taste of South American Andean region cuisine in Milwaukee???

Eat what the Incans ate and try this groupon.  If you're not familiar it gets you 50% off a meal for 2.  You can take advantage of buying this Coupon until the end of the day :)

Buen Provecho!

Groupon Peruvian Cuisine 50% Off

Study Abroad with Escape to Ecuador!

Escape to Ecuador's study abroad program with Catolica University - Quito is now officially accepted through the University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee! Visit the Escape to Ecuador website and be our friend on Facebook if you would like to learn more about new study abroad opportunities that will improve your communication, teamwork and life skills and experience.

This is a really cool project that a university course did about their Spanish and nursing professionals program to Cuenca from Luther University. Check it out!

http://voicethread.com/about/library/HigherEd_Studying_Abroad_in_Ecuador_David_Thompson/

New Logo Concept :)

Hey Everyone, we just came up with a new logo design that helps us express our commitment to the environment and balance in nature. Do you like the new face of Escape to Ecuador? Let us know what you think and leave a comment!

Tungurahua Eruption

 

Today at about 8:30am Tungurahua Volcano Erupted Shooting up an awe-inspiring column of ash an estimated 10-12 kilometers in the atmosphere.

Roads were closed, so unfortunately I may have to change Travel plans to BaNos in about a week. The ash cloud is now blowing west towards Guayaquil. The eruption has stopped most activity, so it seems to be over. Hope it clears up enough so I can still get out to BaNos and see the volcano in action.

ecuador package vacation

We offer ecuador vacation packages, galapagos islands independent vacations, galapagos island cruise vacations, and vacations with tour guides as well.

Check out our website or respond for your vacation packages to ecuador have an experience of a lifetime today. http://www.escapetoecuador.com

On my way back here to Canoa, Ecuador. Will be meeting up with a good friend of Escape to Ecuador Don Fabio!

He is the most friendly person I have met, he owns a hostal in Canoa, and wants to get involved with our projects.

As you can see Canoa is naturally breathtakingly beautiful, has an ideal climate and so much to explore. What we hope to do is preserve this natural beauty as well as develop this community into a thriving tourist destination with a strong respect for sustainability and the environment.

I will also be looking at some great land that is nearby and for sale. If you are interested in investment, let me know. One thing you can count on beachfront land always goes up in value and with brand new infrastructure, bridges, roads, and nearby international airport, this paradise has much potential! Can't Wait! I'll let you know about my experiences and what I have learned when I return.
-Aaron

Bahia de Caraquez Eco-City. Rated one of the top 10 Green Cities in the world. A beautiful city and there is so much to learn from their practices and their commitment to the environment.

A lot of great projects to get involved in here. Teaching in disadvantaged communities, urban and rural conservation, health care internships, and the wonderful beaches surrounding the area are a great way to enjoy your time, learn spanish, and meet the friendly locals of the coast. Look up Bahia de Caraquez on google and you will learn a lot more!

Escape to Ecuador Team at one of our Volunteer Stations on the Coast! Amazing things being done here. Involve your group in conserving the manglars ecosystem of the Coast, biology research, and community development! Its such an enjoyable experience you will never ever forget :)

Tasty All-Organic Meal! Escape to Ecuador Team!

Aaron, Jason, and Santi - Creators of Escape to Ecuador, LLC sitting down to a delicious meal after an adventure filled day of exploration and learning a lot about Organic Farming. All the dishes and utensils are organic as well, we even got to make some of this dishwear later this day! Was a great experience.

Here we are in the Tropical Forest on the northern coast of Ecuador. BEAUTIFUL!

Creating Connections

I would first like to welcome everyone to the new blog for Escape to Ecuador.  I will be updating the status of our organization as we create more connections and offer more opportunities for cultural exchange, volunteer, travel, education and more.  See our website for more info.

So far the experience here in Ecuador has been great.  I landed in Quito, the capital at night and woke up the next morning went to the roof of my building and looked out at the Andes mountains and felt a sense of happiness and enlightenment.  Just to know that I was in such a beautiful place and following my dreams of bringing opportunities to see and experience this place with others excites me.

I then made my way down to the coast and visited the beach town, Montanita...Its a laid back community with a hippie vibe and a gorgeous beach.  Good people, fresh seafood, great environment I couldn't ask for anything more.  The new years celebration was something different than im used to.  For one there wasn't snow, but the bonfires, the fireworks, and the surfers with their boards circling burning mannequins.  The only fire on new years that i'm accustomed to seeing are candles because the 31st is my birthday.  But this birthday was very different and memorable than all the others.  The clubs and bars with dance floors right next to the sandy beach were awesome and the party went all night.

After new years, I returned to Quito and have since been collaborating with various organizations, non-profits, and the Ecuadorian Ministry of Tourism, so we together can create the best opportunities and experiences for those interested in cultural exchange, understanding, and enlightenment.  Its been a lot of meetings, but everyone has been very nice and equally as excited as I am about our programs and they have gone above and beyond to help us in accomplishing our mission.  Still have a lot of leg-work and polishing to do, I'll fill you in as we grow!  Stay in Touch! please do not hesitate to contact me, follow me on facebook and check our website for updates  :)  Hasta Luego!