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    Ecuador has diverse geography and cultures. It can be divided into 3 main regions - the Andes Mountains, Coast, and Amazon Rainforest. The Andes are home to Quito and several indigenous ethnic groups. Notable volcanoes include Cotopaxi and Chimborazo. The Coast has warm weather and beaches. Popular coastal cities include Guayaquil. The Amazon rainforest covers the northeast and is home to diverse plant and animal species. The Galapagos Islands lie off the coast and are renowned for their unique wildlife and role in Darwin's theory of evolution. Visitors can experience the islands' beaches, snorkeling, and view sea lions, giant tortoises, and other endemic species.

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    Ecuador has diverse geography and cultures. It can be divided into 3 main regions - the Andes Mountains, Coast, and Amazon Rainforest. The Andes are home to Quito and several indigenous ethnic groups. Notable volcanoes include Cotopaxi and Chimborazo. The Coast has warm weather and beaches. Popular coastal cities include Guayaquil. The Amazon rainforest covers the northeast and is home to diverse plant and animal species. The Galapagos Islands lie off the coast and are renowned for their unique wildlife and role in Darwin's theory of evolution. Visitors can experience the islands' beaches, snorkeling, and view sea lions, giant tortoises, and other endemic species.

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    Ecuador has diverse geography and cultures. It can be divided into 3 main regions - the Andes Mountains, Coast, and Amazon Rainforest. The Andes are home to Quito and several indigenous ethnic groups. Notable volcanoes include Cotopaxi and Chimborazo. The Coast has warm weather and beaches. Popular coastal cities include Guayaquil. The Amazon rainforest covers the northeast and is home to diverse plant and animal species. The Galapagos Islands lie off the coast and are renowned for their unique wildlife and role in Darwin's theory of evolution. Visitors can experience the islands' beaches, snorkeling, and view sea lions, giant tortoises, and other endemic species.

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    ECUADOR

    Amazon

    Andes

    Coast Galapagos

    Ecuadors Highlands:
    The Andes

    Quito (capital)

    Ambato

    Cuenca

    Otavalo

    ETHNIC GROUPS

    These groups have their own


    culture, clothing, music and even
    language.
    Example of grups: Otavalos,
    Salasacas, Saraguros.
    Most speak Kichwa.

    VOLCANOS AND MOUNTAINS

    Tungurahua: has been erupting


    the last 10 years.
    Cotopaxi: the highest active
    volcano in the world 19300 ft.
    Chimborazo: the highest
    mountain in Ecuador 20560 ft.

    Quito: Colonial Center and Churches

    QUITO
    (9350 ft over sea level Latitude 0)

    Highland animals

    Typical Food

    Ecuadors Coast:
    The Pacific

    Fauna
    Animals in the zone:

    Flora
    Different types of plants and flowers:

    Orchid

    Mangroves

    Banana Tree

    Cacao Tree

    Palm Tree
    Bromeliads

    People from the


    coast

    The Panam Hat is made in


    Ecuador, not in Panama!!

    Food from the sea


    ceviche
    Conchas asadas

    Pescado asado
    Boln de verde

    Climate and Geography


    Beautiful beaches and cities and warm weather

    Guayaquil, the largest city in Ecuador

    The Amazon

    Background Info

    - 6 provinces
    - The least populated zone
    in the country
    - Tropical rainforest 400 m
    above sea level (1300 ft)

    - Indigenous groups: Huaorani, Cofan,


    Secuoya, Taromenane, Ashuar.
    - They speak several dialects
    including Kichwa and Ashuar.
    - Some live away from civilization.

    Fauna

    Flora

    Activities

    Photos

    Galpagos

    What are they?


    A group of 13 large islands, 6 medium islands and other small islets.
    They are real wonder of the world.

    Flora
    Tree Fern

    Scalesia

    Cactus
    Palo
    PaloSanto
    Santo
    Cactus
    Tomato

    Ua de Gato

    Liverworts

    Lichens

    Miconia Shrub

    Passion Flower

    Tournefortia Pubescens

    Tomato
    Black Mangrove

    Palo Verde

    Espino

    Pictures

    Fauna

    Some Facts
    It was the home of the giant turtle Lonesome George.
    Darwin's research in Galapagos led to the theory of The Origin
    of Species.

    What to do there
    Los Gemelos (the twins) are two 'pit craters', formed when empty magma
    chambers collapse.
    Alcedo Volcano on Isabela Island has the largest tortoise population and is
    the only volcano visitors can climb
    The Devil's Crown is a dramatic snorkeling site to the north of Cormorant
    Point where there is an almost completely submerged volcano.

    What to do there
    Galapagos is #1 place in the world for snorkeling and diving. There are
    thousands of endemic species to see while in the ocean.
    Awesome beaches. It is also considered a top place for surfing, for triathlons
    and windsurfing.
    There are animals you cannot see anywhere else.

    VIDEO

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aCwLjXH0f-Y

    Thanks for your hospitality!!!

    We will be waiting for you to come!

    Paula, Bacho, Mateo, Isa, Mili, Lara, Rafa, Juan Andrs


    and Felipe

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