Wanted to celebrate an “insignificant” birthday in a country with beauty, culture, colonial architecture and hospitable people. There are great opportunities to see wildlife while mountain biking in remote areas. Meat is also popular, and if you are curious, you must try the popular guinea pig. New friends from the tour, great photos, shopping at the Otovalo Market (the largest in South America), a bruised rib from rappelling down gorgeous waterfalls. Allow yourself to slow down; people seem to really enjoy life and meals and spending time together. Within a short distance from the cities, indigenous people can be seen wearing colorful clothing.