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Marcel Perkins is CEO at Latin Trails. Latin Trails is an incoming destination management company specialized in bespoke tours, with a focus on offering unique experiences throughout Ecuador, the Galapagos Islands, and Peru. If you would like to be a guest blogger on A Luxury Travel Blog in order to raise your profile, please contact us.
Top experiences in the city of Quito for 2024

Top experiences in the city of Quito for 2024

ByMarcel Perkins December 29, 2023December 29, 2023

I am actually at the airport on my way back “home”! Yes, Quito is my home town. I am…

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6 of the most beautiful beaches in Ecuador

6 of the most beautiful beaches in Ecuador

ByMarcel Perkins September 16, 2023

Ecuador, the small country of the Four Worlds, offers incomparable experiences to its visitors. For lovers of warm temperatures and trips to destinations close to the sea, Ecuador undoubtedly offers several interesting options.

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The 6 destinations you should include in your land-based itinerary in Galapagos

The 6 destinations you should include in your land-based itinerary in Galapagos

ByMarcel Perkins August 17, 2023

What do you imagine when you hear about the Galapagos Islands? The Enchanted Islands, located about 1,000 km off the Ecuadorian coast of the Pacific Ocean, are a top tourist destination due to the diversity of fauna, plants and charms that each island and islet offers.

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5 destinations to visit on your first trip to mainland Ecuador

5 destinations to visit on your first trip to mainland Ecuador

ByMarcel Perkins July 19, 2023July 14, 2023

Have you heard about Ecuador, a small but beautiful country? Ecuador is located in South America, a wonderful country with a territory extension of 256.370 km2, its capital is the city of Quito, through which it crosses the famous equatorial line, marking the north and south of the world.

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What destinations should you include in a trip to Peru?

What destinations should you include in a trip to Peru?

ByMarcel Perkins June 22, 2023

The fact that Peru’s surface area consists of more than 1 million kilometers, means it is a destination with a lot of biodiversity and options to visit, having 3 different regions: the coast, the Andes, and the Amazon.

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The best scuba diving destinations in the Galapagos Islands

The best scuba diving destinations in the Galapagos Islands

ByMarcel Perkins May 18, 2023

Do you consider yourself an adventurous person? If your answer is yes, the Galapagos Islands are the perfect destination for you and for those adventurous people looking for activities such as snorkeling and kayaking.

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Cuenca: A paradise in the Ecuadorian Andes

Cuenca: A paradise in the Ecuadorian Andes

ByMarcel Perkins April 26, 2023April 23, 2023

Cuenca is unquestionably one of the most stunning cities in the entirety of South America, with one of the best preserved historic centers in the world, which led to its designation as an Ecuadorian cultural heritage on March 29, 1982.

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The Ecuadorian Amazon: A paradise in South America, and activities you must do there

The Ecuadorian Amazon: A paradise in South America, and activities you must do there

ByMarcel Perkins March 24, 2023

Have you ever wondered where in the world there is the most biodiversity? The Ecuadorian Amazon offers one of the most beautiful and special ecosystems in the world, with various species of flora and fauna.

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7 reasons why Quito steals the hearts of its visitors and the 3 best destinations to stay

7 reasons why Quito steals the hearts of its visitors and the 3 best destinations to stay

ByMarcel Perkins February 18, 2023February 14, 2023

The city of Quito is the capital of Ecuador, with wonderful landscapes, surrounded by the Andes Mountain range, home of some of the most historic events not only in Ecuador but also of all South America, cradle of brave men and women.

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5 reasons why a Galapagos cruise program is a unique experience

5 reasons why a Galapagos cruise program is a unique experience

ByMarcel Perkins January 6, 2023

Charles Darwin founded his theory of evolution in this place, whilst others know it as one of the natural wonders of the world; truth be told, the reasons that make the Galapagos Islands special are endless.

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5 intimate places to stay in Ecuador when you can travel again

5 intimate places to stay in Ecuador when you can travel again

ByMarcel Perkins May 21, 2020

As we wait in anticipation for the world to return to some normality, we must follow all the recommendations…

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2020: the year we re-write the tourism industry

2020: the year we re-write the tourism industry

ByMarcel Perkins April 17, 2020April 17, 2020

The current COVID-19 situation is disrupting many things, but one area was the most vulnerable one: that is tourism…

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Street of the 7 crosses in Quito

Street of the 7 crosses in Quito

ByMarcel Perkins March 10, 2020March 10, 2020

In the García Moreno street from south to north you can see at one end the Panecillo formerly known…

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What to find in the Plaza Grande of Quito

What to find in the Plaza Grande of Quito

ByMarcel Perkins February 19, 2020February 15, 2020

The Plaza Grande or Plaza de la Independencia, is located on Av. Venezuela between Chile and Espejo. It is…

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A visual guide for things to do in Quito, Ecuador

A visual guide for things to do in Quito, Ecuador

ByMarcel Perkins January 15, 2020January 21, 2020

UNESCO declared Quito the first World Heritage city because of its city center. Quito preserves a large number of…

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The ultimate list: 100 things to do in the Galapagos Islands

ByMarcel Perkins December 29, 2019January 14, 2020

Galapagos is not only known for its huge contribution to Darwin´s Theory of Evolution, back in the 16th century,…

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