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Visiting Montanita

The town of Montanita can be best described as a small surfing paradise with picturesque beaches and magnificent waves. What was once a quiet town with a few surfer tents pitched along the coastline and wooden fishermen homes has developed into a quaint seaside resort destination that welcomes thousands of foreign visitors each year. The surfers still flock to this idyllic location in the Santa Elena province, but the town now has a host of accommodation options, exciting attractions and thrilling activities for all to enjoy.

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Escuela Taller in Quito

Located in the Old Town district of Quito, in Ecuador, is a school that is dedicated to the education of under privileged children, assisting street children to create a future. This project was inaugurated in the year 1992 and is known at the Escuela Taller Quito. Once a maternity hospital, the building in which Escuela Taller Quito is situated was renovated to suit their needs and is open to the public who can be taught more about this fine cause and join in on interactive initiatives.

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Biodiverse Yasuni National Park

Located near the city of Quito is a peaceful and breathtaking national park that consists mainly of rain forest. It also has a very rich history with a division of the park being ancestral lands of the indigenous Huaorani, and in 1989 the park was designated as a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO. This magnificent park is Yasuni National Park and has recently been making headlines as scientists and researchers have revealed that it is now believed to be one of the most diverse parks in the world.

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Bird Watching in Loma Alta

Are you a bird watching enthusiast in search of a beautiful destination with an abundance of birdlife? Then be sure to book a trip to the community owned Loma Alta Ecological Reserve in Ecuador. Located 150 miles from Guayaquil in the Santa Elena Peninsula, the reserve encompasses approximately 6 000 hectares of land, of which a portion consists of endangered fog forest.

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Bartolmé Island in the Galapagos

Amongst the islands of the Galapagos archipelago is the volcanic islet of Bartolomé. This marvelous island provides abundant opportunities for nature lovers to spot interesting animal life and for adventurers to explore. Covering a small area of 1.2 kilometers squared, the island consists of a number of volcanic formations in various colors. Its interesting features and remarkable wildlife has made Bartolomé Island extremely popular with visitors.

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Basilica del Voto Nacional

Essentially the Basilica del Voto Nacional is an attraction in Quito, Ecuador, that has not yet been completed. If asked, locals will tell visitors about the legend that once construction on the Basilica del Voto Nacional is completed in full, it is believed that the world will come to an end. But after a hundred years of construction, the fact that it is technically incomplete is of no concern, as it is one of the most breathtaking structures in all Ecuador.

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Discover the Mojanda Lakes

Ecuador is a country that is known for its exquisite natural beauty and fascinating culture. Many visitors to the country plan to spend time hiking mountains and volcanoes or exploring forests. If you would like to take a turn off the beaten path of tourism, you might consider a visit to the stunning Mojanda Lakes.

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Tierra del Volcan

If you’re looking for the ultimate family holiday destination for nature lovers, look no further than Tierra del Volcan. This breathtaking holiday resort is nestled at the feet of the volcanoes that surround the magnificent Cotopaxi – but visitors have nothing to fear from these slumbering giants; they need only sit back and enjoy the incredibly abundance of wildlife and vegetation that have found a home on their rugged slopes.

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