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• 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 ...

• 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 ...

• Jefferson Perez Triumphs at Final Olympic Race

  Twelve years ago a much younger Jefferson Perez took home Ecuador’s first Olympic gold medal when he won the men’s 20-kilometer race walk. Now, at 34 years of age, it seems that Perez has done ...

• Ecuador at the Beijing Olympics

  Every four years there is plenty of excitement in countries from around the world as national teams are sent off to participate in the Olympics. This year this grand sporting event is taking ...