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THE BEAUTIFUL ECUADOR
Ecuador is a tourist paradise. Its beautiful beaches, ancestral cities, snow-covered mountains, the majesty of the Amazon rain forest, and the Galapagos Islands -a true natural laboratory - are only a few of the many attractions that this small yet grand country offers. Ecuador is one of the most mega diverse countries of the world.

Located in the middle of the world,Ecuador has two cities that hare been declared cultural heritage of the world: Quito and Cuenca. These cities are architectural jewels that preserve the archaeological and colonial treasures that can be enjoyed by citizens as well as foreigners. Also, the Galapagos Islands, with its marine reserve and the National Park Sangay has been declared Natural Heritage of the World.

Ecuador is becomingone of the most important destinations from all over the world for tourists; it has great hotels and culinary specialties of the very best quality. This and much more Ecuador can offer you.
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Ecuador es un paraíso turístico. Its beautiful beaches, ancestral cities, snow-covered mountains, the majesty of the Amazon rain forest, and the Galapagos Islands -a true natural laboratory - are onlya few of the many attractions that this small yet grand country offers. Sus hermosas playas, ciudades ancestrales, montañas cubiertas de nieve, la majestuosidad de la selva tropical del Amazonas y las Islas Galápagos, un verdadero laboratorio natural - son sólo algunos de los muchos atractivos que ofrece este país pequeño pero grande. Ecuador is one of the most mega diverse countries of theworld. Ecuador es uno de los paises mas diversos del mundo.

Located in the middle of the world, Ecuador has two cities that hare been declared cultural heritage of the world: Quito and Cuenca. Situado en el centro del mundo, el Ecuador tiene dos ciudades que hace declarado patrimonio cultural del mundo: Quito y Cuenca. These cities are architectural jewels that preserve the archaeological andcolonial treasures that can be enjoyed by citizens as well as foreigners. Estas ciudades son joyas arquitectónicas que preservan los tesoros arqueológicos y coloniales que puede ser disfrutado por los ciudadanos, así como los extranjeros. Also, the Galapagos Islands, with its marine reserve and the National Park Sangay has been declared Natural Heritage of the World. Además, las Islas Galápagos, con sureserva marina y el Parque Nacional Sangay ha sido declarado Patrimonio Natural del Mundo.

Ecuador is becoming one of the most important destinations from all over the world for tourists; it has great hotels and culinary specialties of the very best quality. Ecuador se está convirtiendo en uno de los destinos más importantes de todo el mundo para los turistas, tiene grandes hoteles y lasespecialidades culinarias de la mejor calidad. This and much more Ecuador can offer you. Esto y mucho más Ecuador puede ofrecer
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Quito was very nice, sophisticated and beautiful. As you know, it is the capitol of Ecuador. It was very much like a lot of big cities visited with the normal hustle and bustle, but with very, very reasonable prices for delicious food even in very nicerestaurants.(As well as for many other things) (Cigs, too LOL....about 5 a pack here as you may know......1.80 or less most places) Quito is also at a very high altitude (we were told only second to La Paz, Bolivia). You can actually feel it as you walk off the plane. Some people get altitude sickness and have to take medication. We did not, but needed to rest and relax the first night to acclimate.

Youmay know that appx 7 years ago Ecuador took the unprecedented step of doing away with their local currency and adopting the United States Dollar as their official currency. It was nice because you did not have to exchange currency nor constantly try to convert prices in your head. ATM's dispensed USD just like here. We also took a day trip about three hours into the country from Quito to a...