In this episode, we have the pleasure of hosting Jorge Perez, a conservationist and tourism entrepreneur from Quito, Ecuador. Join us as Jorge shares his insights on the unique mestizo culture and the influence of Spaniards, the alluring experience of cattle drives, and the concept of time in Andean cosmovision. Listen in as he discusses purposeful travel, disconnecting from technology, and the importance of understanding our relationship with the Earth. Jorge also unveils a fascinating program for deepening family connections through adventure and offers valuable tips on packing for diverse climates and environments in Ecuador. Stay tuned for an inspiring conversation on conservation, tourism with a purpose, and creating memorable experiences in the great outdoors. Facebook​ ​Twitter​ ​Instagram​ Love the show? Subscribe, ​rate, review, and share!​ Sign up for my Newsletter ​HERE​ I’d love to hear your feedback about the show! You can contact me here: ​[email protected] Brought to you this week by Tee Public Show Notes 00:00 Ecuador's beauty, diversity, and unique geography. 05:17 Tourism focused on conservation and local opportunities. 07:33 Building trails, strong relationship with national park. 11:17 Challenges promoting a unique place Ecuador 13:31 Disconnect from home, reconnect with new experiences. 18:47 Tech detox brings freedom, family interaction, learning. 21:38 Preserving Ecuadorian cowboy culture and environmental conservation. 22:57 Mestizo culture, status, and handling fighting bulls. 27:36 Moments are fleeting, but love endures. 30:54 Creating activities to recover the beauty of travel. 36:04 Contact us for experiential family adventure programs. 39:43 Importance of context in facing planetary challenges. 41:04 Promotes conservation through sustainable tourism initiatives. 45:55 Proper gear is key to weather conditions and activities. 48:29 Responsible tourism benefits locals, cultures, and conservation. 41:44 One of Jorge's favorite books: Factfulness 48:18 One of Jorge's pieces of outdoor gear: Swiss Army Knife  Learn More Tierra Del Volcan Web Page Contact us Instagram LinkedIn Facebook Next Steps If you enjoy interviews devoted to the outdoor industry, find us online at ricksaez.com/listen. We love likes and comments, and if you know someone who is also an outdoor enthusiast, go ahead and share our site with them, too. And be sure to Subscribe to our newsletter Keywords #Ecuador, #mestizo culture, #Spanish influence, #horses, #cattle drives, #Andean community, #purposeful travel, #Amazon, #Galapagos, #Andes, #environmental preservation, #horse encounters, #personal growth, #"Factfulness" book, #conservation, #sustainability, #tourism with purpose, #Quito, #Cotopaxi National Park Podcast produced using Descript, CastMagic Podcast hosted by Libsyn: sign up with code 'outdoorbizpod' for 20% OFF Show Notes powered by Castmagic Website powered by Wordpress Get Your Podcast Published NOW!  I'm partnering with Tracy DeForge, Stephanie Euler, and the Produce Your Podcast team to get it out of your head and into your followers' ears. Tracy and her team have helped me grow and monetize my show, and podcasters trust them because they deliver. Go to https://produceyourpodcast.com/rsaez to get all the details. Let's get your show created, produced, and on the air today. Go to https://ricksaez.com/pyp and get all the details. Let me know if you have any questions. Note: As an Affiliate of Amazon and others, I earn from qualifying purchases.