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Ecuador Travel Guide

Ecuador is the fourth smallest country of the South America. Despite its size it is probably the world’s most bio-diverse country, crammed with an astounding variety of wildlife, birds and vegetation existing in the contrasts of climatic zones.

Most popular destination for visitors of Ecuador are the lushous Galapagos Islands, more than 600 miles offshore. Traveller can experience dramatic changes in scenery, temperature and altitude between Pacific coast beaches and the sweltering, mosquito-ridden rainforest.

Most popular destination for visitors of Ecuador is the lushous Galapagos Islands, more than 600 miles offshore. East of the Andes is the Amazon basin (or Oriente). This interior jungle region, cut through with rivers and streams, offers a fine opportunity to see the flora and fauna of the rain forest and to visit Amazonian tribes. The charming capital city of Quito surrounded by ice-covered volcanoes; the city is filled with museums, churches, old mansions as well as shops and small restaurants.; and to colourful highland markets that add character and warmth to the windswept highlands of the Andes Mountains. Within Andes Mountain, there are many Indian villages with their colorful markets, High mountain tops and active volcanoes are never far away.

The Amazon basin with its tropical forest offers wildlife and hiking possibilities as well as the chance to get to know the habits of the Indians that live in the Amazon region. Finally you might be able to visit the Galapagos islands . These are a must to all nature lovers. They offer many animals you will not find anywhere else in the world.

Featured Destinations from North America

Mohawk : Michigan

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New Carlisle : Indiana

New Carlisle is a town located in St. Joseph County, Indiana. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 1,505. Geography New Carlisle is located at 41°42'15" North, 86°30'17" West (41.704134, -86.504636)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 4.7 km˛ (1.8

Santa Clara : New York

Santa Clara is a town located in Franklin County, New York. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 395. The Town of Santa Clara was formed from part of the Town of Brandon in 1888. Geography Santa Clara is the second largest town in the county. According to

Alabama : Montgomery Events

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Hastings : New York

Hastings is a town located in Oswego County, New York. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 8,803. The Town of Hastings is on the south border of the county. History The town was formed in 1825 from the Town of Constantia. Geography The south town line is the Oneida

Elma : Iowa

Elma is a city located in Howard County, Iowa. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 598. Geography Elma is located at 43°14'44" North, 92°26'19" West (43.245649, -92.438598)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.3 km˛ (1.3 mi˛). 3.3 km˛

Jenkins : Minnesota

Jenkins is a city located in Crow Wing County, Minnesota. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 287. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 11.1 km˛ (4.3 mi˛). 11.0 km˛ (4.2 mi˛) of it is land and 0.1

Red Lake Falls : Minnesota

Red Lake Falls is a city located in Red Lake County, Minnesota. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 1,590. It is the county seat of Red Lake County6. The city lies in the middle of Red Lake Falls Township from which it was separated

Green River : Wyoming

Green River is a city located in Sweetwater County, Wyoming. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 11,808. Geography Green River is located at 41°30'51" North, 109°27'54" West (41.514189, -109.464926)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 36.3 km˛ (14.0 mi˛).

Kaukauna : Wisconsin

Kaukauna is a city located in Outagamie County, Wisconsin. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 12,983. Prior to 1880, and shortly afterwards, Kaukauna was known as "The Lion on the Fox." This nickname was changed to "The Electric City" upon the completion of the

Mangum : Oklahoma

Mangum is a city located in Greer County, Oklahoma. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 2,924. It is the county seat of Greer County6. Geography Mangum is located at 34°52'41" North, 99°30'19" West (34.878090, -99.505217)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total

Mandan : North Dakota

Mandan is a city located in Morton County, North Dakota. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 16,718. It is the county seat of Morton County6. Geography Mandan is located at 46°49'44" North, 100°53'28" West (46.828893, -100.891138)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a

Idanha : Oregon

Idanha is a city located in Marion County, Oregon. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 232. Geography Idanha is located at 44°42'18" North, 122°5'27" West (44.705041, -122.090893)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.8 km˛ (1.1 mi˛). 2.7 km˛

Van Buren : New York

Van Buren is a town located in Onondaga County, New York. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 12,667. The Town of Van Buren is in the western part of the county. History The town was part of the Military Tract of 1789 used to pay off soldiers.

Clay : West Virginia

Clay is a town located in Clay County, West Virginia. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 593. It is the county seat of Clay County6. Geography Clay is located at 38°27'46" North, 81°4'48" West (38.462855, -81.080024)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a

Sandy : Utah

Sandy is a city located in Salt Lake County, Utah. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 88,418. Geography Sandy is located at 40°34'21" North, 111°51'35" West (40.572415, -111.859610)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 57.9 km˛ (22.4 mi˛). 57.8

Dyersburg : Tennessee

Dyersburg is a city located in Dyer County, Tennessee. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 17,452. It is the county seat of Dyer County6. Geography Dyersburg is located at 36°2'22" North, 89°22'58" West (36.039440, -89.382766)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total

Greendale : Missouri

Greendale is a city located in St. Louis County, Missouri. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 722. Geography Greendale is located at 38°41'40" North, 90°18'52" West (38.694351, -90.314509)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.5 km˛ (0.2 mi˛). 0.5

Robinsville : Mississippi

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Hudson : Iowa

Hudson is a city located in Black Hawk County, Iowa. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 2,117. Geography Hudson is located at 42°24'32" North, 92°27'8" West (42.408794, -92.452111)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 20.0 km˛ (7.7 mi˛). 19.9

Collins : Mississippi

Collins is a city located in Covington County, Mississippi. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 2,683. It is the county seat of Covington County6. Geography Collins is located at 31°38'32" North, 89°33'34" West (31.642276, -89.559403)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total

New Era : Michigan

New Era is a village located in Oceana County, Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the village had a total population of 461. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 2.2 km˛ (0.9 mi˛). 2.2 km˛ (0.9 mi˛) of it is land and none

Philipsburg : Montana

Philipsburg is a town located in Granite County, Montana. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 914. It is the county seat of Granite County6. Geography Philipsburg is located at 46°19'59" North, 113°17'48" West (46.333108, -113.296564)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total

Poteau : Oklahoma

Poteau is a city located in Le Flore County, Oklahoma. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 7,939. It is the county seat of Le Flore County6. It is the site of the largest hill in the United States, Cavanal Hill. Geography Poteau is located at 35°3'31"

Cleveland : Mississippi

Cleveland is a city located in Bolivar County, Mississippi. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 13,841. It is named after President Grover Cleveland. It is the home of Delta State University. Geography Cleveland is located at 33°44'31" North, 90°43'36" West (33.742027, -90.726548)1. According to the United States Census Bureau,