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Flowers Abound in Ecuador
Ecuador suddenly woke up about a decade ago to its potential of growing and exporting flowers. It has now captured a significant portion of the international market. The climate is conducive to growth of many species of flowers, including Asthromelias, Carnations, Chrysanthemums, Daisies, Limonium, Gypsophila ("Baby's Breath"), Limonium and Liatris species and "Summer bloomers". Tropical species like the Heliconia are grown in warm and humid areas of Ecuador. The varieties of Carnations that are cultivated include Norla Barlo, Charmeur, Dark Organe Telster and Dallas.
Flowers Galore in Ecuador
Ecuador suddenly woke up about a decade ago to its potential of growing and exporting flowers. It has now captured a significant portion of the international market. The climate is conducive to growth of many species of flowers, including Asthromelias, Carnations, Chrysanthemums, Daisies, Limonium, Gypsophila ("Baby's Breath"), Limonium and Liatris species and "Summer bloomers". Tropical species like the Heliconia are grown in warm and humid areas of Ecuador. The varieties of Carnations that are cultivated include Norla Barlo, Charmeur, Dark Organe Telster and Dallas.
The Hot Water Springs of Papallacta
Papallacta in Ecuador offers therapy, relaxation and adventure. What more could one want in a holiday destination? About 60 km east of Quito on the Quito-Baeza Road, Papallacta is located at an elevation of 3300 meters in the southwest edge of the Oriental Mountain range. This is part of the Andes Mountains and Papallacta overlooks the spectacular snowcapped Antisana (5700m).
Help to Build Homes in Ecuador
The amazing thing about Ecuador is that despite over 90% literacy there is a high degree of unemployment and underemployment. Families often have no regular or adequate source of income which prevents them from procuring any sort of credit facility from banks and other financial institutions. There is an acute shortage of proper housing as the poor cannot afford to buy or rent regular homes.
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