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An Ecolodge in Ecuador
The Finca Punta Ayampe Ecolodge is a prime example of the new wave of vacation destinations that cater to those who want more than the stereotypical tourist experience. For so-called “ecotourists”, huge concrete hotels are out and thatched huts are in, albeit with all the perks and conveniences of a five-star hotel. Finca Punta Ayampe tests the limits of what an ecolodge can be - and do - for its customers.
Ecuador’s 500-year War
Ecuador is one of South America’s smaller countries but that doesn’t mean its territorial ambitions are small - quite the opposite. In fact, a simmering border dispute with southern neighbor Peru that has lasted for over half a millennium was only recently settled to the satisfaction of both sides.
No Blank Walls in Quito, Ecuador
There is a saying in Ecuador: “No wall is blank in Quito.” This can mean two different things. One is that a wall that appears to be blank is actually a canvas that was created to be painted. Sooner or later - and likely sooner - it will be blank no more. The other, more literal meaning is that it really is difficult to find a blank wall in Quito. Graffiti is omnipresent in this ancient city, but it’s not obtrusive in the way American urban or gang graffiti can be.
Ingapirca - Ecuador's Major Inca Site
Ingapirca, which can be roughly translated to mean “Inca Wall”, is Ecuador’s major Inca archeological site and one of the most impressive anywhere. Although it does not approach the magnificence of sites like Cuzco, Ingapirca is still an astonishing site to see. Part of Ingapirca’s appeal comes from the natural scenery of the location; set into the dry, windswept hills of the Southern Sierra region of Ecuador.
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