Videos tagged with "ancient"

TROPICAL ORCHIDS - Collection in Cuenca, Ecuador [05:14]
Extraordinary Private Collection Interest in orchids dates back to ancient times. According to botanists, the orchid family is the most evolved of all plant groups. Orchids roots are covered by a special white-colored tissue of spongy texture called the velamen, which enables the absorption of water and nutrients. Leaves are usually of a leather-like texture. Another characteristic is the pseudo-bulb, but it may be absent in other genus. The most fascinating aspect of the orchid is its flower, characterized by amazing shapes, sizes and colors. From their appearance we find similarities with people, animals, birds and insects. Regarding size, there are flowers ranging from two millimeters such as the Trizeuxis falcata, up to the 70 centimeters Phragmipedium caudatum, the largest flower in the species. Pollination is usually performed by bees, flies, butterflies and certain birds. Some insects search for nectar, some for solid food while others seek oils and perfumes.
Tags: tropical, orchids, amazon, misahualli, napo, ecuador, Rafals, Com

DuVine Adventures Ecuador and Galapagos multisport tour December 2010 [10:02]
Escape to the Andes & Galapagos Islands on one of our new exploration journeys that will open up your world. This ultimate multisport Ecuadorian adventure explores the best of the Andes Mountains and Galapagos Islands. A unique combination of indigenous encounters, adventure activities, exposure to ancient traditions, naturalist experiences, accommodations in small luxury hotels, and top-notch tour guides promises you the ultimate eco-adventure experience.
Tags: bike tours, bicycle tours, cycling vacations, active adventures, Ecuador and the Galapagos

Ingapirca-360 View - October 20th-2010 [01:36]
On our visit to Ingapirca-Ecuador we decided to take a couple of 360-panoramic views of the place from different angles...We were absolutely encahnted by it and we recommend it to any tourist who enjoys ancient ruins .... =)
Tags: Ingapirca, Ecuador, Colombia, Inca, ruins, archeology, travel

Museo Arqueologico Salango y Festival Balsa Manteña - Ecuador Costa Pirata HQ [07:02]
This video shows the archaeological treasures of the ancient indigenious culture in Salango and the major event at the Costa Pirata - the Balsa Manteña Festival. Promotion video for the common weal
Tags: turismo, tourism, museo, museum, festival, Ecuador, indigenias, indigenious, cultura, culture, costa, coast, travel, viajar, natualeza, nature, holiday, vacaciones, ecotourism, ecoturismo, birdwatching, excursion, excursiones, observacion, observaciones,

Journey to Punay [17:27]
High in the Andes mountain range, we trek to the an ancient sacred pyramid, lost for hundreds of years, recently discovered (in 2003).
Tags: journey to punay, hiking, archeology, sacred sites, hidden treasure, pyramid, guacamaya, ecuador, history