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    Review of Pietermaai Boutique Hotel | Willemstad, Curaçao

    March 18, 2019 /

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MINDO | Welcome back to the ☁️ y’all. We call this one the aquatic trifecta: 1) swimming in a natural pool 2) in front of a waterfall 3) during an afternoon rain storm 💦 After a hike through Mindo’s warm, humid cloud forest, this triple dose of refreshment was more than welcome😅 . Our adventure to the “Santuario de las Cascadas” (sanctuary of the waterfalls) got off to a bit of a late start though. *Cough cough* we won’t mention who was the slow one that morning… With 2 different trails routes, 7 waterfalls, and several natural pools along the way, you really could make this an all day experience. Or at least try to get an early start, since the last Tarabita ride back from the waterfalls leaves at 4:30PM and you don’t want to miss that and end up stuck on the mountain. We didn’t arrive until 2:00PM. Good job us 👏 But we luckily had enough time to hit 3 out of the 7 ‘falls and go for a little swim. Pictured behind us is Cascada Guarumos, gorgeous rain or shine ☺️ . . . . #mindo #mindoecuador #cascadas #waterfallselfie #chasingwaterfalls #waterfallsofinstagram #cloudforest #adventurenthusiasts #chooseadventure #letsgetlost #hikingvibes AYAMPE | There was no better place for a 5-day beach getaway 🏖 / technology cleanse / engagement (🤩) than Ayampe! We stayed at the incredible Finca Punta Ayampe, ate delicious food, watched some of the best sunsets we’ve ever seen, enjoyed a yoga class 🧘🏻‍♀️🧘🏼‍♂️, a surf class 🏄🏻‍♀️🏄🏼‍♂️, and soaked in every moment of tranquility that we could. . In general, an Ayampe getaway will cost you more than the nearby coastal towns of Puerto Lopez (20 minutes north) or Montañita (30 minutes south). Although, “cost you more” is a very relative term! In Ayampe, you can still find great meals for under $5, and awesome lodging options on a budget. Depending on the time of year, you can book a private cabana at Finca Punta Ayampe - the number 1 rated property in town - for around $60, including an amazing breakfast 🍳 . And it’s all for good reason y’all: the Ayampe locals (of which there are only about 500!) are determined to keep the character of this place what it currently is - a tranquil, relaxing, off the beaten path escape from the neighboring party towns 🙏. If you’re visiting the coast of Ecuador and want to relax, surf, meditate or connect with nature, without the crowds, then Ayampe is your next destination ✨ . . . . #ayampe #ayampebeach #fincapuntaayampe #beachbungalow #fromwhereidrone #dronegram #hotelgoals #thebestofecuador #ecuadorisallyouneed #travelecuador #discoverecuador #ecuadorentusojos Little did I know 5 hours after this picture was taken we’d be ENGAGED! ❤️🙊✨‼️ Have taken a bit of time off from the digital world in the last week to enjoy this incredibly special moment in our lives. Thanks to all of YOU - our family, friends, and strangers for all the constant support on this bizarre and powerful platform. Feeling and sending out a lot of love and positive energy to you all today and everyday. Ayampe, we will never forget you! Cheers! 🥂🎉🍾 | 03.09.19 | 🥰 . . . . #engaged #engagedcouple #losfrailes #playalosfrailes #manabiecuador #ecuadorbeach #ayampe #visitecuador #discoverecuador #ecuadoramalavida #ecuadortravel #visitsouthamerica MINDO | Bienvenidos a Mindo my people, welcome to the clouds…again!☁️🌤☁️ . Mindo, Ecuador’s cloud forest, is known for its butterflies 🦋, hummingbirds, laid-back vibes, and endless supply of outdoor activities: waterfall hikes, canopy zip lining, and inner-tubing down the Mindo River, to name a few 💦 . You also kind of constantly feel like you’re in the clouds, which is ridiculously enchanting. . Today’s adventure: a hike through the cloud forest to the “Santuario de las Cascadas” (sanctuary of the waterfalls) which runs along the Nambillo River. This silver chairlift escorted us up a steep mountain and across a dramatic valley to our second mode of transportation: a yellow roofless box car (aka, la tarabita). From there, it was across another dramatic valley, where a rainy hike, refreshing waterfalls and natural pools awaited us ✨ . Lots more Mindo content, coming to you guys soon! . . . . #mindoecuador #mindo #ecuadorlounge #ecuadorlovelife #ecuadorturistico #ecuadortravel #travelingecuador #ecuadorentusojos #welcometoecuador #ecuadoramazing #upintheclouds #cloudforest #teleferico QUILOTOA from below | Due to adverse weather conditions, we had to cancel our hike around the rim of the Quilotoa Crater at the last minute. Instead, we traded it for a an amazing hike up to the Refugio base camp of Cotopaxi (pictures coming soon) 🌋 . We are still hoping to get back to Quilotoa one more time before this Ecuador chapter comes to a close. In the meantime, sharing this little glimpse of the beautiful Quilotoa Lagoon from our first trip a couple of weeks ago 🤗 Have a great week friends! . . . . #quilotoalagoon #quilotoacrater #ecuador🇪🇨 #ecuadortravel_ig #ecuadoramalavida #ecuadorysuspaisajes #lagoon #crater #adventurers #southamericatravel #discoversouthamerica QUILOTOA | Ecuador’s volcano-caldera-lagoon-lake-crater of astonishing beauty🌋 . Our first visit to Quilotoa was surely memorable. Unless you are only coming to check out the gorgeous views from the overlook at the top, there are two main ways you can further enjoy your time here. One important thing to remember up front: Quilotoa’s elevation at the top is around 3914 m (12,841 ft) 😳 . Option 1: head down to the bottom to kayak 🛶 on the lake or take in the serene setting. You can even camp down here overnight if you’d like! ⛺️ We went with this option (sans camping) and made our way to the bottom…Well folks, what goes down, must come up 🤔 . You do have the option to ascend the steep, dusty, rocky path to the top by donkey or 🐎. But, if you’re up for the challenge, hiking it by foot will give you the best (or worst!) workout you’ve had in a long time. The local woman / men / children that do it on a daily basis made it look like a breeze, so we had to give it a shot. Just be aware - the altitude change is no joke! 🤯 You’ll ascend 414 m (1,358 ft) from bottom to top. We stopped at least 10 times and made it to the top in just over an hour. Check out our stories later today for more from our visit & the ascent 😅💪 . Option 2: take a full hike around the lagoon, which supposedly takes anywhere from 5-7 hours. We are doing this later this week, so stay tuned! . . . . #quilotoa #quilotoalake #quilotoatrip #experienceecuador #travelecuador #ecuadorpotenciaturistica #fotografiandoecuador #uniladadventure #wowplacestogo #visualsofearth #adventurenthusiasts #goprohero7

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