Great video. Equator would be one of my top international destination list, especially for birding. Enjoyed watching your video. I'm gonna look more of your videos. Thanks 😊
I totally agree! I'm usually not a fan but Ecuador's National Parks are all free and it helps having a guide who knows what kind of things you like to do!
Buenas noches, senorita. Have watched all you'r videos many times while planning my move to Ecuador. Live in Cuenca now and going to Cajas this weekend. Thought your dinner looked best . But will order some shrimp also. Thanks for all the videos !
Hi Ayngelina, my husband and I have been enjoying watching your videos about Cuenca for our upcoming trip next week. We will be contacting Andres for our Cajas adventure 😉
I am so happy to see that Ecuador embraced nature and their culture. Those things definitely have long lasting value and I will be visiting soon. Great video 😊
An other great video from Anygelina,...I have to say ,I love the fact that you are very inform about the places you go, wich make more interesting to watch your videos ,..thanks again for share..👍👍
Te recomiendo a que vayas también a Mindo! Si te gusta la naturaleza allá hay muchas cascadas, colibríes, hay mariposarios y así! Muy bueno, también anda al amazónia como el Tena o mejor aun coge un tour llamado Cuyabeno lodge! Saludos! Y me alegra que te guste mi país!
The country does struggle with conservation especially when foreign mining companies want to "invest" but I think 22% of the land in Ecuador is protected.
@@JimmyDew_ you're right. You should have a look at my Yunguilla video where I talk about how dairy farmers are trying to avoid selling their farms to international mining companies 💜
Hey, that was a great video. This one is a perfect example of the sweet spot you've achieved between food and travel. Just keep on rocking! BTW, one of my best friends is from Ecuador and she graduated at ecotourism, so yes, I can assure they take nature protection seriously.
Finally a gal that loves her food. I like that and will continue watching until I get there. Thank You for expounding on the food though because that is what most interests me! Except for how you pronounce trout, but you are Canadian do I understand the accent as I hat lived nearby my whole life. Lol ...
The laguna is in the lower part of the park before you get to the entrance. Not a lot of people go there but Andres likes to take people there first on a tour because it’s small enough to do quickly and it’s so different from the rest of the park.
It's not 3100 feet. It's actually 3100 meters which is over 10,000 feet. When I last hiked in the Cajas, we found a marker placed by ETAPA (the Cuenca water company) that indicated that we were over 13,000 feet.
question - One of the last things you said I'm curious about: "wear pants, not shorts." Is that because of the temperature or because of plants encroaching on the trail that can scratch you? Thanks for the very informative video!
Yes plants can scratch you but also it's cold because of the altitude and the weather is unpredictable. And the park rangers can reject entrance if you're not dressed properly. And make sure you have a good rain coat, you'll use it almost every day.
Isn't it gorgeous! Andres stopped the car on our way there to get a better look. It's called Cuanto. The scientific name is floripongdio. Interestingly the flower can be used to make scopalamine which is toxic and has been used in the past to render people defenseless.
@@ayngelina I hope you are eating chugchucaras! We rented a car at the Quito airport in October and drove to Cuenca. We didn't have time to eat chugchucaras in Latacunga. :-(
Maybe in it’s original recipe when the Aimaras and the Incas used to make it, but even then sometimes they would put charqui in to the soup. I have never ever had vegan locro de papas in any place in Ecuador and trust me I have had a whole lot of it, I’m from Cuenca you see. It’s just a soup though, there’s more important matters like I would love to have your friend’s details because he seems to be very knowledgeable. My friend and I are visiting Cuenca in a couple of weeks and would like to see if it’s possible to have him as our Cajas guide. 😉
What a lovely area. I have another video of the domes that just opened up down the road. I shot it right after that terrible landslide that sent bolders rolling down the hill that killed people. I show it on the way there.
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The best of your videos. What an amazing experience.
Thank you so much. Have you been to Cajas?
Great video. Equator would be one of my top international destination list, especially for birding. Enjoyed watching your video. I'm gonna look more of your videos. Thanks 😊
So happy you enjoyed it!
That national park looks gorgeous!!!! I find most national parks to be boring frankly. This park looks relaxing.
I totally agree! I'm usually not a fan but Ecuador's National Parks are all free and it helps having a guide who knows what kind of things you like to do!
Cajas national park is amazing!! Thank you for sharing this , just beautiful 💓
It really is! And I love that they protect it as a water source as drinking from the tap is a luxury in many countries.
Nothing like time in nature. This National Park is beautiful ❤️
I always thought you had to be a pro hiker to visit this place but there are spots for all levels.
@@ayngelina Good to know!
Buenas noches, senorita. Have watched all you'r videos many times while planning my move to Ecuador. Live in Cuenca now and going to Cajas this weekend. Thought your dinner looked best . But will order some shrimp also. Thanks for all the videos !
Oh I'm thrilled to hear my videos were helpful. Enjoy dinner!
Hi Ayngelina, my husband and I have been enjoying watching your videos about Cuenca for our upcoming trip next week. We will be contacting Andres for our Cajas adventure 😉
Oh awesome, you will love it! You should reach out soon as the holidays are coming here so I think he's getting booked up quickly.
@@ayngelina I already sent him an email but have not heard back yet. I’m starting to wonder if I sent it to the wrong address …
@@japapreet6536 andrivet77 AT gmail DOT com I'll also tell him to check his spam.
@@ayngelina thank you
Im amazed at your videos.....I love to watch them.....
Thank you so much Rafael. I am really trying to keep up with posting every Thursday and Sunday.
@@ayngelina I will try to reach to your videos,they intrigue me.
Super interesting and informative video Ayngelina - thanks so much. And that park - absolutely stunning!
Thank you 💜
I am so happy to see that Ecuador embraced nature and their culture. Those things definitely have long lasting value and I will be visiting soon. Great video 😊
Oh where do you plan on going?
Quito and Cuenca that's for sure.
@@JimmyDew_ I have lots of great lesser known spots in the next few weeks for you 💜
@@ayngelina can't wait! ❤🙌
An other great video from Anygelina,...I have to say ,I love the fact that you are very inform about the places you go, wich make more interesting to watch your videos ,..thanks again for share..👍👍
Thanks so much Javier. I owe so much of it to Andres, which I really thinks speaks to the value of having a guide vs going on your own.
Thank you for all these videos! I’m from Cuenca so it’s pretty great to see these videos from you!
It's absolutely my pleasure. You have such a beautiful country.
GREAT enjoy all the beauty of My Country
Ecuador es una belleza
Siii, me encanta esta pais.
Great video thanks for showing parts of Ecuador I never been
When you come back to Ecuador you must go to Cajas!
Most definitely
Thanks again keep up whit them video you make me hungry lol
Que panoramas tan fantásticos! Y la comida fenomenal 🥰
Muy amable 😊 Muchisimas gracias 💜
Really looks beautiful. I can tell you really enjoyed it even if it did include hiking a bit more than you like! LOL.
I'm getting hiking shoes over Christmas. Who am I?
Te recomiendo a que vayas también a Mindo! Si te gusta la naturaleza allá hay muchas cascadas, colibríes, hay mariposarios y así! Muy bueno, también anda al amazónia como el Tena o mejor aun coge un tour llamado Cuyabeno lodge! Saludos! Y me alegra que te guste mi país!
Siii me gustaría ir a todos estos lugares.
I love the landscape and how the parks and plants and trees are protected. Canada could learn alot from Ecuador. Thank you so much for this video.
The country does struggle with conservation especially when foreign mining companies want to "invest" but I think 22% of the land in Ecuador is protected.
@@ayngelina many locals and indigenous people don't support mining. It could destroy its current ecosystem.
@@JimmyDew_ you're right. You should have a look at my Yunguilla video where I talk about how dairy farmers are trying to avoid selling their farms to international mining companies 💜
Interesting video! Thanks! The paper trees look a lot like the arbutus we have on Vancouver Island.
You're absolutely right, it's looks so similar
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I forgot to mention in my previous post that your video is excellent.
Thank you so much. I appreciate all your comments.
Hey, that was a great video. This one is a perfect example of the sweet spot you've achieved between food and travel. Just keep on rocking!
BTW, one of my best friends is from Ecuador and she graduated at ecotourism, so yes, I can assure they take nature protection seriously.
Thank you Javi. As we've interacted for years I really respect your opinion 💜
I know there's a hiker in you yet Aynge. Another excellent video. Thanks again Aynge
I'm going to get hiking shoes
Finally a gal that loves her food. I like that and will continue watching until I get there. Thank You for expounding on the food though because that is what most interests me! Except for how you pronounce trout, but you are Canadian do I understand the accent as I hat lived nearby my whole life. Lol ...
Hahaha I think I say trout normally 😂 but I think I called it by its Spanish name, trucha, a few times.
Ola 😉 me voy a visitar el parque manana 👍 Gracias por los indicaciones 😉
Disfrutalo!
"Your hotdogs and your walks probably cancel each other out" - best line in the video 😅
Hahahaha right!
Another great video. Where is the “bird watching” trail in the park? Thx
The laguna is in the lower part of the park before you get to the entrance. Not a lot of people go there but Andres likes to take people there first on a tour because it’s small enough to do quickly and it’s so different from the rest of the park.
i wish to visit Cuenca , then Manta and then Quito to catch the airplane home again
Well Cuenca is certainly one of the prettiest cities but I think somewhere along the way you'll want to see more of Ecuador
Poor Andres when you take him off his plate . Althought i do the same to my husband!!!
He is used to it! Actually it's happened so much we now just share a plate!
It's not 3100 feet. It's actually 3100 meters which is over 10,000 feet. When I last hiked in the Cajas, we found a marker placed by ETAPA (the Cuenca water company) that indicated that we were over 13,000 feet.
I am SO bad at saying feet when I mean metres, in future videos like in Quito I just put it on the screen because I always say it wrong.
question - One of the last things you said I'm curious about: "wear pants, not shorts." Is that because of the temperature or because of plants encroaching on the trail that can scratch you? Thanks for the very informative video!
Yes plants can scratch you but also it's cold because of the altitude and the weather is unpredictable. And the park rangers can reject entrance if you're not dressed properly. And make sure you have a good rain coat, you'll use it almost every day.
Ayngelina: "Would you trade me?"
Andres: "No"
HAHHAHAHAA
Right!!!!
Added to my list lol
You will love it! And if you need a guide there's no one better than Andres 😁
What kind of plant is that @1:08?
Isn't it gorgeous! Andres stopped the car on our way there to get a better look. It's called Cuanto. The scientific name is floripongdio. Interestingly the flower can be used to make scopalamine which is toxic and has been used in the past to render people defenseless.
This park is 10-15 thousand feet above sea level.
We have tried to contact Andres at his gmail address but receive no response. Do you have an alternate email for him?
Hi Mary, he's right next to me in Latacunga 😊 He'll send you a response on whatsapp.
@@ayngelina I hope you are eating chugchucaras! We rented a car at the Quito airport in October and drove to Cuenca. We didn't have time to eat chugchucaras in Latacunga. :-(
@@maryculverwright Andrés already planned lunch at the best place and allullas 😍
Locro de papas is not a vegan soup! It has milk and quesillo.
You can find locro with those ingredients and others but the base recipe is vegan.
Maybe in it’s original recipe when the Aimaras and the Incas used to make it, but even then sometimes they would put charqui in to the soup. I have never ever had vegan locro de papas in any place in Ecuador and trust me I have had a whole lot of it, I’m from Cuenca you see. It’s just a soup though, there’s more important matters like I would love to have your friend’s details because he seems to be very knowledgeable. My friend and I are visiting Cuenca in a couple of weeks and would like to see if it’s possible to have him as our Cajas guide. 😉
3100 meters, not feet.
I always get them confused!
Easy enough to do! I live a few miles away from the lake and I'm glad you did a video of it.
What a lovely area. I have another video of the domes that just opened up down the road. I shot it right after that terrible landslide that sent bolders rolling down the hill that killed people. I show it on the way there.