Ecuador is a country with rich cultural and historical heritage, with background of natural wonders – the landscapes range from dense tropical forests to volcanoes. This paradise on earth offers travelers a true outdoor adventure. Whether you do in this country on the equator, you will surely get an unforgettable experience.
There you can see the most beautiful colonial architecture of South America, but many tourists consider its natural resources as the most valuable. Ecuador abounds with beautiful landscapes, fun nightlife, but it is also recognizable for karaoke. Sounds wonderful, doesn’t it? But the real magic of this place can not be captured by telling. You must visit.
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Ecuadorian state gets its name from its location on the equator. Ecuador’s borders stretching from Colombia to the north, Peru on the east and south and the Pacific Ocean to the west. It is a democratic republic in South America and in its composition includes the Galapagos Islands, about 965 miles west of Ecuador’s territory. The Galapagos Islands are known by many different names, but in fact, “Galapago” is archaic Spanish word referring to the islands turtles. Galapagos archipelago consists of 13 large and more than 200 small islands stretched through 1000 kilometers from the coast of Ecuador. This natural paradise is protected by UNESCO, but some plant and animal species are in the stage of extinction. Unfortunately, there are many endemic animals and their extinction would mean completely disappearing.
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Ecuador is also known by several volcanoes, as Cayambe, Antisana and Cotopaxi. In this area people cultivated sunflower, chamomile, some sweet herbs, nettles and specific rose petals. It is believed that these plants can cure various diseases and also can reduce negative energy. Renewed railway will connect the capital town Quito with Ecuadorian peaks of the Andes and ports. That is just another reason to increase tourist visits to this place. The average annual temperature in Ecuador most often is around 20 degrees. Because of that always a part of Ecuador has a sunny and pleasant temperature.
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