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El Chimborazo, el volcán más alto del Ecuador
El Ecuador podrá ser un país pequeño, pero hace alarde de que cuenta con una de las montañas más altas del mundo: el Chimborazo. Con sus imponentes 20.560 pies de altura sobre las tierras ...
The Important History of Cañar Plantation
Ecuador is known for its diverse history and magnificent relics to the past. One of the cities that has become famous for its ancient relics and attractions is Cuenca. At approximately 2 500 ...
Panorama turístico de las Islas Galápagos —Segunda parte
(Ecuador.com publicó la primera parte de este artículo el 29 de agosto de 2006)Una vez que haya llegado a las Galápagos y haya abonado el impuesto de USD100 (USD50 para menores de doce ...
The Greenback Goes South: Dollarization in Ecuador
Dollarization is the practice of using a foreign currency, in this case the US dollar, in parallel or instead of a nation’s own currency. The main advantage for a country’s using the dollar is ...
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Nueva Loja
Nueva Loja is the official name for Lago Agrio. Loja has a rather sizable population of 26,000 people. The town came into existence largely due to the establishment of oil fields by the Texan oil company Texaco in the area. It was these Texans who saw fit to name the area after 'Sour Lake' in Texas and the name has since stuck. Today Nueva Loja is the primary capital city for the Sucumbios ...
Bahia De Caraquez
Bahia de Caraquez is one of the more peaceful and ecologically friendly destinations in Ecuador. Looking at the beauty of this coastal resort, it is hard to imagine that it was almost completely destroyed by the earthquakes that it suffered in 1997 and again in 1998. The earthquakes and natural disasters that shook Bahia de Caraquez were a result of the El Niño phenomenon. This eco-city is ...
Pujili
For many, no trip to any country in South America is quite complete until they have visited a traditional market where they can barter and trade to their heart’s content. Ecuador is home to a number of great indigenous markets where people from small satellite villages gather together on a regular basis to sell their crafts and trades and to purchase new supplies. Supporting such a market ...
Puerto Ayora
Located on the southern coast of the Galapagos island of Santa Cruz, Puerto Ayora is the largest port in the area and is home to quite a number of people. Puerto Ayora is known for the high standard of living that is enjoyed by its residents. A relaxed atmosphere pervades the town and tourists will find that, though they might be busy taking in the sights, they will still be able to unwind. ...
Otavalo
The small mountain town of Otavalo is perhaps most renowned because of the famous market that has been established here. People from all over the world come to see the striking array of hand crafted goods that are available in this local market every year. What makes the market so special? Well, none of the hand crafted goods available here are commercialized versions of true original ...
Galápagos Islands
The beautiful, mysterious Galapagos Islands are situated a mere 600 miles west of the Ecuadorian Coast. The island group was declared a World Heritage Site in 1978 and subsequently a World Biosphere Reserve in 1985 by UNESCO.The Galapagos Islands flourish with a wide variety of amazing animals and different species. Among the animals found there are the different species of giant ...
Huaquillas Zaruma
Ecuador is made up of many provinces but the one we will be concentrating on is the El Oro Province. This is a coastal province in the southern part of the country. The capital of the province is a town called Machala, one of fourteen different cantons found here.
San Pablo Del Lago
San Pablo del Lago is a tranquil little village located near the San Pablo Lake. The surrounding water, mountains and volcano make for some breath-taking scenery. While the village itself is small and quiet, the surrounding area is filled with some amazing lodges, hotels and haciendas. Besides being an incredibly relaxing place to go, there are many recreational activities that can be ...