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Abdalá Bucaram, "A Crazy Man Who Loves"
“They call me Crazy Abdalá, but madmen speak from the heart and see with their soul”. So says Abdalá Bucaram Ortiz, and the man has always practiced what he has preached. Just who is this guy, ...
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Amazing Reminders of the Past at Alberto Mena Caamaño Museum
The Alberto Mena Caamaño Museum in Quito, Ecuador, was named in honor of its chief benefactor who donated his extensive and valuable collection of art and documents to the Municipality of ...
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Jorge Saade – Violin Virtuoso of Ecuador
Jorge Saade, or Jorge Saade-Scaff, is the most talented and extraordinary violinist that Ecuador has ever seen. His achievements and awards as a musician are testament to his unmatched natural ...
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La Provincia de Imbabura, Hogar de la Ciudad Blanca y Más
Con sus bonitas calles pavimentadas y sus casas coloniales, Ibarra, también conocida como la Ciudad Blanca, es uno los lugares más visitados del norte de Ecuador. La parte más antigua de la ...
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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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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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 ...
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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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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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Latacunga
Cotopaxi is one of the many provinces in Ecuador. Cotopaxi is home to Latacunga, which is the capital of the province. Latacunga is situated on a plateau, which is a piece of land that is much higher then the surrounding flat areas. It is approximately 2,850 meters or 9,055 feet above the mean sea level.
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Galápagos Islands
The beautiful, mysterious Galapagos Islands are situated a mere 600 miles west of the Ecuadorian Coast. The island group was declared a World Heritage Site in 1978 and subsequently a World Biosphere Reserve in 1985 by UNESCO. The Galapagos Islands flourish with a wide variety of amazing animals and different species. Among the animals found there are the different species of giant ...