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We had about ten days left at the end of our time in Ecuador and weren’t really sure where we wanted to spend them. The Galapagos had always felt like one of those incredible bucket-list destinations, but also one that seemed complicated and expensive to visit with two young kids.

As we traveled through Ecuador, though, we started talking to locals about visiting the islands and realized there was another way to experience the Galapagos. We didn’t have to book a cruise, bounce between islands every few days, or fill our schedule with expensive day tours. We could rent an Airbnb, buy groceries, stay on one island, and experience the Galapagos much more like we had been traveling through the rest of Ecuador.

If you are looking for information on Montañita and Olón, Ecuador with kids, these two beach towns are only a few minutes apart but have completely different feels.

If you are looking for things to do in Vilcabamba, Ecuador with kids, this tiny mountain town ended up being one of the most unique places we visited during our time traveling through Ecuador.

Cuenca ended up being one of the easiest cities for our family to settle into during our full-time travel. We stayed for 28 nights with our two young daughters and quickly found ourselves slipping into a rhythm that felt less like traveling and more like everyday life.

If you are looking for things to do in Cuenca, Ecuador with kids, this city ended up being one of the easiest places for our family to settle into during our time in Ecuador.

If you are looking for where to eat and drink coffee in Cuenca Ecuador with kids, this is a list of the cafés and restaurants we actually tried as a family.

Baños is one of those places in Ecuador that feels like a natural playground. Surrounded by mountains, waterfalls, and adventure activities, it’s known as one of the most exciting places to visit Baños Ecuador. But at the same time, the

If you are planning a trip to Ecuador with kids and wondering whether Baños is worth adding to your route, this was one of the easiest yeses for our family.

One of the biggest reasons we wanted to visit Baños, Ecuador, was because it is one of the easiest places to take a day trip to the Amazon rainforest with kids.