Ecuador is considered to be the safest country
in Latin America with a violent crime rate that is half
that of most of the United States. The popular cities of
Loja and Cuenca are its safest. Cuenca is listed as an
UNESCO World Heritage Site and was founded in
1557. This Spanish Colonial City is the third largest
in the country and arguably its most charming.
The Galapagos Islands
are the most visited and
famous of Ecuador’s World
Heritage Sites. One of the
best ways to see it is with a
luxury small group journey
hosted by Abercrombie
& Kent. Their Galapagos
Wildlife Adventure offers a
10-day experience that includes a seven-night cruise
aboard the
Eclipse,
a stately luxury cruise ship offering
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THE AFFLUENT TRAVELER
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Destination Spotlight
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Kicker Rock (a.k.a.
León Dormido)
provides the ideal
habitat to view a
variety of rays and
sharks including
the elusive
Galapagos and
Hammerhead sharks.
all the amenities of a first-class yacht. Guests enjoy
twice-daily shore excursions that include strolling
along the pristine beaches of the Galapagos among
giant tortoises, sea lions, marine iguanas and blue-
footed boobies. Similar visits include snorkeling and
kayaking among the dolphins and fish, and a stop at
the Charles Darwin Research Station.
DESTINATION SPOTLIGHT
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The Galapagos Islands are of course the
most visited and famous of Ecuador’s
UNESCO sites...
