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  • National Poet Remigio Crespo Toral

    In October 2013, the World Monuments Fund added the Remigio Crespo Toral Museum in Cuenca to its list of important historical and cultural sites considered to be at risk of deterioration ...

  • Discover the Magic of Birding in Ecuador

    It is well known in birding circles that Ecuador is one of the world's top bird watching destinations. The variety and vast numbers of exotic birds is astounding and there are many tour ...

  • Church and Convent of Saint Augustine

    Located just a block away from Quito's Independence Plaza, the Church and Convent of Saint Augustine is a superb example of 17th century architecture and an important part of Ecuado's ...

  • Galápagos Petrels

    Endemic to the Galápagos Islands of Ecuador, the Galápagos Petrel (Pterodroma phaeopygia) is listed as 'critically endangered' by the IUCN – International Union for the Conservation of ...

  • Spend Some Time Sightseeing in Alausí

    Located in the Chimborazo province of Ecuador, Alausí is one of the stops for the Tren Crucero and an interesting town to explore. Many of the buildings in Alausí are more than 100 years ...

  • Enjoy a Journey on the Tren Crucero

    Running between Guayaquil and Quito over a distance of 280 miles the Tren Crucero route makes its way through some of Ecuador's most spectacular scenery, allowing passengers to sit back in ...

  • Ecuador Remains One of World’s Top Retirement Destinations

    According to International Living magazine's 2014 Global Retirement Index, Ecuador is one of the top choices as a retirement destination this year, for more reasons that its temperate ...

  • Ecuador Launches Locally Made Drone

    President Rafael Correa recently unveiled Ecuador’s first locally manufactured unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) which will be used by authorities to fight drug trafficking by monitoring ...

  • Explore the Pacific Coast of Ecuador

    With sparkling clear waters, soft sandy beaches, verdant mangroves and lush green jungles, the Pacific coast of Ecuador has much to offer visitors who take the time to explore it. Those ...

  • Tasty Delights Along Ecuador’s Cacao Route

    Adventurous travelers have long known that Ecuador has much to offer. Located along the northwest coast of South America, with Peru and Columbia as neighbors, Ecuador is one of the most ...

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