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The Festival of Fruit and Flowers in Ambato
The city of Ambato (San Juan de Ambato) is situated on the banks of the Ambato River in the heart of Ecuador at the foot of the active Tungurahua volcano. Located in a very fertile region, the Ambato region is well known for its wide variety of fresh produce and flowers. Ambato is also well known for a much-loved festival that is held in February each year – the Festival of Fruit and Flowers or La Fiesta de la Fruta y las Flores.
Entertainment Galore at Jipiro Park
Jipiro Park in Loja, Ecuador, is a recreational park like no other. It has a wide variety of fascinating sites to visit and activities to enjoy. It is a park that is frequented by locals over weekends and has become a popular tourist attraction. Loja is more that five hundred years old, and being one of the oldest cities in Ecuador it has an obligation to protect its heritage and its rich culture. Located in the Southern Andes, Loja has embraced modernization, but conserved its wonderful historical landmarks, and has fiercely protected and preserved its natural resources.
Celebrate Founders Day in Quito
The Quito Tribe can be traced back in the history of the city for centuries. Their presence here was destroyed by the Caras Tribe that founded the first form of the city in 980, known as the Kingdom of Quito. When the Incas later overran the city in 1533, under the leadership of Ruminahui, they burnt the Kingdom of Quito to the ground and ensured that no trace of this city was left behind that could be conquered by the Spanish. On 15 August 1534, San Francisco de Quito was founded by Francisco Pizarro, but was founded officially on 6 December 1534 by Sebastian de Benalcazar. Therefore, Quito celebrates Founders Day on 6 December each year.
Enthralling Galapagos Cruises
The Galapagos Islands are an archipelago of volcanic islands located about 965 kilometers off the west coast mainland of Ecuador. These fascinating islands have a multitude of unusual endemic species, many of which were the basis for Darwin’s famous theory of evolution. The Galapagos Islands, which are included in Ecuador’s national park system, have become a tourist destination for travelers who want to experience something completely out of the ordinary.
The Exceptional Cofan Guides of Dureno
Situated in the far northeast corner of Ecuador, split by the winding Rio Aguarico River, is the village of Dureno. This Cofan village is divided into two distinct parts. The one part of Dureno is more developed and can be reached by road, whereas the other part of the village, which is across the river, can only be reached by boat or canoe and is far more traditional.
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