Loja, Ecuador

Loja

The Province of Loja offers a unique combination of paramo, cloud forest and jungle.

Loja’s capital city of the same name and the area’s natural wonders remain unsullied and largely undiscovered by travellers because they are tucked away in the southernmost portion of the country. Travellers willing to make the trip south can look forward to breathtaking vistas, indigenous markets, the amazing Podocarpus National Park, colonial architecture and unparalleled hospitality.

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Landscape view of the countryside in Loja
Loja

Have a Picnic in Jipiro Park

Bring a picnic along to Jipiro Park, filled with architectural replicas, perhaps hiring a paddle boat to float past the swans.

Local street food, empanadas, Ecuador
Loja

Sample Local Cuisine

Stop for lunch at one of the busy eateries, being sure to try the favoured “tamales lojanos” and creative empanadas.

Gardens, near Quito, Ecuador
Loja

Visit the Botanical Gardens

Travel to the extensive Botanical Gardens that sustain native pine trees and orchids, a working farm and a collection of meticulous gardens.

Loja areal city view
Loja

See the City Gate

Walk to la Puerta de la Ciudad, the castle-like gate that houses an archaeological museum and offers lovely views over the city.

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Rachael Tallents

Adventure, discovery and my curiosity for people and the natural world is what drives my love of travelling.  I am grateful for my parents’ desire to explore, and from an early age my eyes were open to diverse landscapes, cultures, and underwater worlds.

For the last 16 years, I have worked for a leading luxury tour operator designing incredible journeys for discerning clients and travelled to some magical places. I am excited to have joined Steppes Travel, and to be working for a company with such strong ethical and sustainable values.

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From quaint Andean villages and colourful markets to staggering volcanic landscapes and the Amazon Rainforest, Paul has explored the length and breadth of Ecuador.

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John Faithfull

John rode the railways of Ecuador on the carriage roof before it was outlawed, but still recommends a jaunt along the Devil’s Nose – an engineering marvel that can still be enjoyed from inside a carriage.

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Roxy Dukes

I love to squeeze as much out of my day as possible. An outdoors fanatic, I love to delve into harsh environments having summited numerous mountains and trail running into the unknown whenever I get the chance – whether at home or overseas. Funnily enough, it didn’t start like that. It took a few years for the burning fire of adventure to truly take light with my eyes opened by the adventures travel could afford.

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