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A Tourist’s View of the Galapagos Islands, Ecuador – Part 2
Once you've safely arrived in the Galapagos and have paid the $100 entry tax ($50 for children under 12), you'll want to visit the various islands as each has something different to offer. How ...
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Tecnocumbia in Ecuador
Believed to have originated as a courtship dance among the African slave population on Colombia's Caribbean coastline, cumbia has long been a popular music genre among Latin American ...
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El Ecuador: Exploración de las Islas Galápagos
El primer contacto que tuve con las Islas Galápagos se produjo gracias a un documental especial de National Geographic, allá por 1967. Desde entonces, esta impresionante cadena de islas se ha ...
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Galapagos Eco-friendly Housing Development
With a housing development of 1,150 homes planned for the Galapagos Island of Santa Cruz, Prince Charles has been called in to assist conservationists so that the controversial plan can be ...
What to See
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Huaquillas Zaruma
Ecuador is made up of many provinces but the one we will be concentrating on is the El Oro Province. This is a coastal province in the southern part of the country. The capital of the province is a town called Machala, one of fourteen different cantons found here.
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Puerto Ayora
Located on the southern coast of the Galapagos island of Santa Cruz, Puerto Ayora is the largest port in the area and is home to quite a number of people. Puerto Ayora is known for the high standard of living that is enjoyed by its residents. A relaxed atmosphere pervades the town and tourists will find that, though they might be busy taking in the sights, they will still be able to unwind. ...
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Pujili
For many, no trip to any country in South America is quite complete until they have visited a traditional market where they can barter and trade to their heart’s content. Ecuador is home to a number of great indigenous markets where people from small satellite villages gather together on a regular basis to sell their crafts and trades and to purchase new supplies. Supporting such a market ...
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Weather
It is extremely difficult to predict Ecuador's weather. In fact, it's not uncommon to experience all four seasons in one day. The weather patterns of Ecuador vary greatly because it is such geographically diverse country and so many different things influence the weather.
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Machala
At first glance, the small city of Machala doesn't look like much. But its somewhat humble appearance is only the surface of this diverse little city. Not taking the time to explore this busy little commercial center would be a mistake – there is so much more to it than meets the eye!
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San Pablo Del Lago
San Pablo del Lago is a tranquil little village located near the San Pablo Lake. The surrounding water, mountains and volcano make for some breath-taking scenery. While the village itself is small and quiet, the surrounding area is filled with some amazing lodges, hotels and haciendas. Besides being an incredibly relaxing place to go, there are many recreational activities that can be ...
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Salcedo
At the heart of the Cotopaxi province of Ecuador lies the sleepy little town of Salcedo. Most visitors to this part of the world only spend the night at one of the luxury hotels in the area while others just pass through by bus or on foot enroute to other destinations. Really though, Salcedo has a lot to offer and should definitely be given a second glance.
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Otavalo
The small mountain town of Otavalo is perhaps most renowned because of the famous market that has been established here. People from all over the world come to see the striking array of hand crafted goods that are available in this local market every year. What makes the market so special? Well, none of the hand crafted goods available here are commercialized versions of true original ...