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Ecuador: Seven Days in Quito

If you're like most tourists, you can't wait to get off the plane and get on the road in search of adventure, fun and excitement. There's no better way to start a trip in Ecuador than with a week-long stay in the capital city of Quito. The city has kept pace with 21st century progress and these days offers a variety of modern amenities that make it a perfect base-of-operations for your stay in Ecuador.

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Ecuador: The Art of Weaving Panama Hats: Part I

The art of weaving -- whether it's a tapestry or an article of clothing -- represents an important livelihood for many men and women in Ecuador. In particular, the small village of Montecristi is internationally renowned for the high quality it's weaving -- of "Panama Hats". And before you think this is a typo, believe it or not, Panama hats have always come from Ecuador...not Panama!

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Ecuador's Zumbahua Market

Ecuador has such a varied culture! People, faces, handcrafts and more. The country has an excellent reputation for its many different indigenous markets, which are not only a draw for tourists and an important source of income for many families, but the market place is still an important part of daily life.

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Ecuador - Live well...travel cheap

Ecuador: so much to see...so much to do...so much to buy! Welcome to one of the last great havens of your American dollar. Your presence in this country is greatly appreciated. You spending potential is appreciated even more. Thanks to Ecuador's "dollarization" there's no better time than the present to visit and enjoy the most value for your buck.

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The Love Song of the Humpback Whale

They've come a long way since March: majestic humpback whales begin a long exodus from Antarctica to the crystal blue oceans off the coast of Ecuador. By June, the long voyage in search of a mate has ended. For the next several months, these gentle giants - which can reach lengths of 15 meters or more - are doing what they can to get the attention of a potential mate. Leaping effortlessly out of the water, all the while singing love songs, the humpback whale is on a mission. And the great thing about this pastoral scene: you can be right in the middle of it all! Camera in hand and so close you'll be tempted to reach out and caress a massive fin.

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Bird Watching in Clouds - Ecuador

Bird watching has always been a low-maintenance-yet-thoroughly enjoyable sport. A pair of binoculars and a field guide and you're all set! Bird watching is also something you can enjoy to the hilt in Ecuador. The closet thing to bird-watcher Heaven is right here. In Ecuador, you can find over 1,600 different species of birds. In fact, you don't need to travel to some far off corner of the jungle to reap the benefits of Ecuador bird watching; you can see a large number of our feathered friends just a few hours away from Quito.

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Ecuador: The Thermal Baths of Papallacta

You're nearly 70 miles outside of the rural city Quito, Ecuador and it is HOT. Despite the enjoyment of trekking in the midst of some of the most stunning scenery in the country, you're due a break. It's then you chance upon the small, rural village of Papallacta. You may not realize it yet, but your day is just about to get better.

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NAPO Wildlife Center in Ecuador

Get ready for the stuff dreams are made of: the silence of the rainforest is shattered by the screech of white-tipped capuchin monkeys, squirrels and parrots. Giant otters swim just out of reach as you paddle down the Napo River lying right outside your room.

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