The second chapter in Ecuador's struggle for emancipation from Spanish colonial rule began in Guayaquil, where independence was proclaimed in October 1820 by a local patriotic junta under the leadership of the poet José Joaquín de Olmedo. By this tim... Read more »
Despite being a small country, the cuisine of Ecuador is varied, this is because within the country are four natural regions (coast, sierra, eastern and insular region) which have different customs and traditions. Based on country's natural regions a... Read more »
The political and cultural capital of Ecuador, Quito is a must-visit destination for virtually all travelers in Ecuador. Its historic center was constructed by Spanish settlers in the 1500s and most of the colonial architecture emains to this day. Th... Read more »
There is great variety in the climate, largely determined by altitude. It is mild year-round in the mountain valleys; Humid Subtropical Climate incoastal and Rain Forests in lowlands. The Pacific coastal area has a tropical climate, with a severe rai... Read more »
As the Inca Civil War raged, in 1531 the Spanish landed in Ecuador. Led by Francisco Pizzaro, the conquistadors learned that the conflict and disease were destroying the empire After receiving reinforcements in September 1532, Pizzaro set out to the ... Read more »
Penthouse, Wide Private Terraces-Spectacular Views Of CuencaRent It For: $55 - $75 USD per nightIn historic Cuenca, for about the same price you would normally pay for a downtown hotel room, you can rent a 6th floor Penthouse. A confortable place to ... Read more »
Ecuador's economy has heavily depended on exporting resources such as petroleum, fish, shrimp, timber and gold. In addition, it has rich agriculture: bananas, flowers, coffee, cacao, sugar, tropical fruits, palm oil, palm hearts, rice, roses, and cor... Read more »
In 1992, Sixto Durán Ballén won his third run for the presidency. His tough macroeconomic adjustment measures were unpopular, but he succeeded in pushing a limited number of modernization initiatives through Congress. Durán Ballén's vice president, A... Read more »
Food in Ecuador is diverse and plentiful, thanks to the land's varied climate and vegatation. The country boasts a wonderful selection of exotic fruits, which are typically savored by drinking delicious and cheap jugos, or fruit juices. Traditional f... Read more »
JaneSmith wrote on 2011/09/06 This Galapagos trip from 6 days is a good option to enjoy the beauty and nature of this place, I want to join this trip...
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