Your Ecuador blog 2008-08-26T12:24:44+01:00 DotClear daily 1 2008-08-26T12:24:44+01:00 2008-08-26T12:24:44+01:00 2008-08-26T12:24:44+01:00 http://www.ecuador.com/blog/delightful-stay-at-historical-hacienda-guachala Editor Features

The Hacienda Guachala is located amongst picturesque landscapes on the Equatorial Line. It can easily be reached from Quito and Otavalo, and is rich in beauty, attractions, activities and history. As the political front of Ecuador changed through the centuries, it shaped the country and places like Guachala. Fortunately, the area had remained beautiful and peaceful, with historical buildings telling the tales long forgotten and bringing peace and tranquility to its guests. Staying at the Hacienda Guachala will be as memorable as it is relaxing.

The Hacienda Guachala is located amongst picturesque landscapes on the Equatorial Line. It can easily be reached from Quito and Otavalo, and is rich in beauty, attractions, activities and history. As the political front of Ecuador changed through the centuries, it shaped the country and places like Guachala. Fortunately, the area had remained beautiful and peaceful, with historical buildings telling the tales long forgotten and bringing peace and tranquility to its guests. Staying at the Hacienda Guachala will be as memorable as it is relaxing. 2008-08-20T10:11:02+01:00 2008-08-20T10:11:02+01:00 http://www.ecuador.com/blog/jefferson-perez-triumphs-at-final-olympic-race Editor Features

Twelve years ago a much younger Jefferson Perez took home Ecuador’s first Olympic gold medal when he won the men’s 20-kilometer race walk. Now, at 34 years of age, it seems that Perez has done his country proud again. Perez managed to claim the silver medal in this year’s Olympic men’s 20-kilometer race walk before announcing his retirement.

Twelve years ago a much younger Jefferson Perez took home Ecuador’s first Olympic gold medal when he won the men’s 20-kilometer race walk. Now, at 34 years of age, it seems that Perez has done his country proud again. Perez managed to claim the silver medal in this year’s Olympic men’s 20-kilometer race walk before announcing his retirement. 2008-08-14T13:36:59+01:00 2008-08-14T13:36:59+01:00 http://www.ecuador.com/blog/ecuador-at-the-beijing-olympics Editor Features

Every four years there is plenty of excitement in countries from around the world as national teams are sent off to participate in the Olympics. This year this grand sporting event is taking place in Beijing, and Ecuador certainly wasn’t about to miss out on their opportunity to present their sporting talent to the world.

Every four years there is plenty of excitement in countries from around the world as national teams are sent off to participate in the Olympics. This year this grand sporting event is taking place in Beijing, and Ecuador certainly wasn’t about to miss out on their opportunity to present their sporting talent to the world. 2008-08-12T12:02:24+01:00 2008-08-12T12:02:24+01:00 http://www.ecuador.com/blog/cofan-fight-for-survival Editor Features

The Cofán tribe is known as the protectors of the rain forests. For years they have tried to fend off invaders, oil companies and modernization to protect the land that has been theirs for generations, where they’ve lived, raised families and traded without interfering with the outside world.

The Cofán tribe is known as the protectors of the rain forests. For years they have tried to fend off invaders, oil companies and modernization to protect the land that has been theirs for generations, where they’ve lived, raised families and traded without interfering with the outside world. 2008-08-05T11:07:03+01:00 2008-08-05T11:07:03+01:00 http://www.ecuador.com/blog/adventure-awaits-on-the-quilotoa-loop Editor Features

Are you looking for an adventure in Ecuador that will take you off the beaten track to explore the beauty and magnificence of the landscapes of the country that have remained untouched by development and modernization? Then the Quilotoa Loop is the perfect expedition for you. The Quilotoa Loop is located in the splendor of the Andes Mountains, with rolling hills and breathtaking vegetation, and encompasses of a number of towns and villages where indigenous farming and simple living is the essence of each community.

Are you looking for an adventure in Ecuador that will take you off the beaten track to explore the beauty and magnificence of the landscapes of the country that have remained untouched by development and modernization? Then the Quilotoa Loop is the perfect expedition for you. The Quilotoa Loop is located in the splendor of the Andes Mountains, with rolling hills and breathtaking vegetation, and encompasses of a number of towns and villages where indigenous farming and simple living is the essence of each community. 2008-07-29T10:44:10+01:00 2008-07-29T10:44:10+01:00 http://www.ecuador.com/blog/alandaluz-passionate-embrace-for-life Editor Features

The beautiful Alandaluz eco-lodge situated on the Pacific coastline of the Manabi Province of Ecuador, is a superb example of how to enjoy the wonders of nature without disturbing the area’s essential ecological balance. Visitors to Alandaluz generally make the trip by bus from the city of Manta, along some exquisite coastline which is referred to as the “sun route”. On arrival at the eco-lodge, which is built primarily of bamboo, visitors are welcomed with true Ecuadorian hospitality and the promise of a memorable stay.

The beautiful Alandaluz eco-lodge situated on the Pacific coastline of the Manabi Province of Ecuador, is a superb example of how to enjoy the wonders of nature without disturbing the area’s essential ecological balance. Visitors to Alandaluz generally make the trip by bus from the city of Manta, along some exquisite coastline which is referred to as the “sun route”. On arrival at the eco-lodge, which is built primarily of bamboo, visitors are welcomed with true Ecuadorian hospitality and the promise of a memorable stay. 2008-07-22T10:21:10+01:00 2008-07-22T10:21:10+01:00 http://www.ecuador.com/blog/benjamin-carrion-a-legacy-of-culture-promotion Editor Miscellaneous

Benjamin Carrion (1897-1979) was a tireless supporter of Ecuadorian culture, which he went to great lengths to promote. He was the founder and first President of the Casa de la Cultura Ecuatoriana (The House of the Ecuadorian Culture) situated in Quito, which to this day is a center focused on the development and maintenance of authentic national culture, welcoming visitors to view the exhibitions, film screenings, dance performances and many other exciting events held there.

Benjamin Carrion (1897-1979) was a tireless supporter of Ecuadorian culture, which he went to great lengths to promote. He was the founder and first President of the Casa de la Cultura Ecuatoriana (The House of the Ecuadorian Culture) situated in Quito, which to this day is a center focused on the development and maintenance of authentic national culture, welcoming visitors to view the exhibitions, film screenings, dance performances and many other exciting events held there. 2008-07-15T11:11:32+01:00 2008-07-15T11:11:32+01:00 http://www.ecuador.com/blog/jefferson-perez-reaching-for-olympic-gold Editor Features

Ecuadorian track and field athlete, Jefferson Perez, did his country proud when he won Ecuador’s first Olympic medal in the 1996 Atlanta Olympics for race-walking. Proving that he was not just a “one-hit wonder”, Perez went on to set a record in his specialty of the 20 kilometer race-walk at the 2003 World Championships in Paris, followed by a gold medal in Helsinki in 2005 and another in Osaka in 2007. He also clinched fourth place finishes at the Sydney Olympics in 2000 and the Athens Olympics in 2004, and has qualified to compete at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.

Ecuadorian track and field athlete, Jefferson Perez, did his country proud when he won Ecuador’s first Olympic medal in the 1996 Atlanta Olympics for race-walking. Proving that he was not just a “one-hit wonder”, Perez went on to set a record in his specialty of the 20 kilometer race-walk at the 2003 World Championships in Paris, followed by a gold medal in Helsinki in 2005 and another in Osaka in 2007. He also clinched fourth place finishes at the Sydney Olympics in 2000 and the Athens Olympics in 2004, and has qualified to compete at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. 2008-07-08T12:21:00+01:00 2008-07-08T12:21:00+01:00 http://www.ecuador.com/blog/adventure-galore-at-misahualli-jungle-lodge Editor Features

Situated on a 145-hectare plot of lush primary rainforest, wedged like an island between the Napo River and Misahualli River at the point where the two rivers converge, the Misahualli Jungle Lodge offers tourists the opportunity to experience the wonders of Ecuador’s natural treasures at their very best. The lodge is constructed to blend in with the beautiful surroundings and adheres to sound eco-tourism practices.

Situated on a 145-hectare plot of lush primary rainforest, wedged like an island between the Napo River and Misahualli River at the point where the two rivers converge, the Misahualli Jungle Lodge offers tourists the opportunity to experience the wonders of Ecuador’s natural treasures at their very best. The lodge is constructed to blend in with the beautiful surroundings and adheres to sound eco-tourism practices. 2008-07-01T12:00:43+01:00 2008-07-01T12:00:43+01:00 http://www.ecuador.com/blog/pamela-cortes-ecuadors-shooting-star Editor Features

Talented Ecuadorian singer, actress and dancer, Pamela Cortes has, in her relatively short career, won numerous awards for her performances. She is very popular in her home country of Ecuador, and is considered to be a good unofficial ambassador for her country when she travels and performs abroad.

Talented Ecuadorian singer, actress and dancer, Pamela Cortes has, in her relatively short career, won numerous awards for her performances. She is very popular in her home country of Ecuador, and is considered to be a good unofficial ambassador for her country when she travels and performs abroad.