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Saul Gomez – Alan Palacias – Dario
Puhuestewa – Jimmy Jacome – Juan Daniel
Bowen
Introduction
Ecuador is a small country in South America that
has a lot of diversity and beauty. It is named after
the equator, which crosses the country and splits
it into two hemispheres.
Important things
01 It is home to the Galápagos Islands, where

Charles Darwin observed the evolution of 02 It is one of the world’s largest
exporters of bananas, coffee, flowers,
life. and oil.
03 It is one of 17 megadiverse countries in the

world and has the most biodiversity per 04 It also has a stunning natural environment,
with many different ecosystems and species.
square kilometre of any nation
Touristic
spots
Seminary
Park
Is a small and traditional public urban
park located in the Rocafuerte sector
in the center of the city of Guayaquil.
It was originally the Plaza de Armas
of the colonial city, but over time it
lost that character.
Half of the
world
is a tourist and cultural complex
owned by the prefecture of the
province of Pichincha. he main
attraction of the place is the Middle
of the World monument, which aims
to highlight the exact location of the
equator, from which the country
takes its name.
The Galapagos
Islands
Constitute an archipelago in the
Pacific Ocean located 972 km off the
coast of Ecuador. The archipelago
has tourism as its main source of
income and receives 200,000 tourists
a year.
Agua Santa baths
Are famous for a series of swings
that allow visitors to observe the
beautiful landscapes of the province
of Tungurahua.The site is also known
as The Tree House, from Baños de
Agua Santa associated with the end
of the world.
People
Ecuador is a diverse country with a rich cultural heritage. It
has five major ethnic groups: Mestizo, European, Afro-
Ecuadorian, Amerindian, and Montubio.
Mestizos are the largest group, accounting for more than

77% of the population. They are people of mixed
Indigenous and European descent, and they speak Spanish
as their main language.
Europeans
They are the second largest group, making up
about 2.2% of the population. They mostly
descend from Spanish immigrants who arrived in
the sixteenth century, as well as from sub-Saharan
Africans who were brought to work on coastal
plantations.
Afro-Ecuadorian
Afro-Ecuadorians are the third largest group,
representing about 4.8% of the population. They
are descendants of African slaves who were also
transported across the Atlantic by Spaniards and
other Europeans.
Amerindian Montubios
They are the fourth largest group, They are a small but distinct group,
comprising about 7.7% of the constituting about 0.5% of the
population. They include various population. They are rural people
Indigenous peoples who speak who live in mountainous areas and
different languages and have different practice agriculture and livestock
customs and traditions. raising.
Typical food
Encebollado
Encebollado is a dish commonly cooked to relieve
Hangovers and is also called chuchaqui in Ecuador.
Encebollado is a broth based on fish (white tuna),
which
also contains cassava, tomato, onion, pepper and
other
ingredients. This dish is usually served with popcorn,
chifles (thin strips of fried green plantain), toast
(roasted
corn), or bread.
Recipee
01 Place the water in a pot to boil, add 2 tomatoes and half a chopped
onion, add the celery, the pepper pieces, 2 tablespoons of cilantro,
garlic, cumin, salt, pepper and dried chili.
02 In another separate pot, cook the previously chopped cassava with

plenty of water until it is soft.
03 Separately, make the onion pickle with the rest of the finely
chopped Paiteña onion, washed, drained and seasoned with salt,
lemon and the remaining chopped cilantro. Let it rest until it is
cured.
04 4. Add the albacore loins to the broth from step 1, cook it

completely and remove from the pot.
Activities
Visit an historic
Wildlife Encounter center
Seek wildlife encounters in the Galapagos Explore Quito’s historic center, a UNESCO
Islands. The Galapagos Islands are a World Heritage Site. Quito is one of the oldest
UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of cities in South America and has a rich colonial
the most biodiverse places on Earth. You heritage. You can admire the architecture, art,
can see unique animals like giant tortoises, and museums of Quito’s old town, which is full
marine iguanas, penguins, sea lions, sharks, of charm and character.
and more.
Bungee Jumping
Bungee jumping in Baños de Agua Santa is
a thrilling activity that lets you experience
the adrenaline rush of jumping from a
bridge over the Amazon rainforest.
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01 It is home to the Galápagos Islands, where

03 It is one of 17 megadiverse countries in the

Mestizos are the largest group, accounting for more than

02 In another separate pot, cook the previously chopped cassava with

04 4. Add the albacore loins to the broth from step 1, cook it

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