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  • Puerto Hondo: Treasured By The Local Community

    It is not very often that one finds a community who work together to protect and conserve their town and its surrounding areas. Many communities decide to leave conservation to the authorities ...

  • Ecuador: A World of Diversity

    My parents emigrated from Quito, Ecuador, to Long Beach, California, back in 1958. Although I was born and raised in Long Beach, I have spent many holidays in Ecuador and have since kept close ...

  • Enjoy an Ecologically Friendly Stay in Ecuador

    Situated high in the breathtaking Andes Mountains in Ecuador, the Black Sheep Inn provides guests with a whole new holiday experience. Their focus is on creating an ecologically friendly and ...

  • Conserving the Diversity and Beauty of Choco

    Extending from Southern Panama through Colombia and Ecuador, the Choco is one of the world’s most magnificent ecosystems, featuring habitats that range from mangroves and moist rainforests ...

  • Restoration of Quito’s Centro Historico

    In recognition of its considerable historic and cultural value, the older quarters of the city of Quito were declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1978. However, the area had been allowed ...

  • Off the Beaten Path to Salasaca

    If you’re looking to visit somewhere a bit more off the beaten path, why not take a trip to Salasaca. Nestled in the Andes mountains in roughly centre of Ecuador, Salasaca is located in what ...

  • Amazing Natural Splendor of Panacocha

    Panacocha Bosques Protectores (Protected Forest) lies in the narrow gap between Ecuador’s two largest protected areas in the Amazon. Consisting of 56,000 hectares of lush rainforest, Panacocha ...

  • Ecuador Proposes Giving Constitutional Rights to Nature

    Seen as clear evidence that Ecuador is taking responsibility for its role in sustaining natural resources, the country will hold a constitutional referendum allowing voters to decide, among ...

  • A Peaceful Stroll along Río Tomebamba

    Ecuador’s swiftly flowing Río Tomebamba divides the town of Cuenca, with the modern residential areas on the southern side and the historic colonial section on the north. The grassy north bank ...

  • Delightful Stay at Historical Hacienda Guachala

    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 ...

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