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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

Elmira : Michigan

We are coming with the information on this city very soon

Mitchellville : Iowa

Mitchellville is a city located in Polk County, Iowa. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 1,715. Geography Mitchellville is located at 41°40'2" North, 93°21'37" West (41.667115, -93.360152)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 6.0 km² (2.3 mi²). None of

Strasburg : North Dakota

Strasburg is a city located in Emmons County, North Dakota. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 549. Geography Strasburg is located at 46°7'59" North, 100°9'39" West (46.133146, -100.160808)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.8 km² (0.3 mi²). 0.8

Fostoria : Iowa

Fostoria is a city located in Clay County, Iowa. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 230. Geography Fostoria is located at 43°14'30" North, 95°9'18" West (43.241539, -95.155039)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.2 km² (0.5 mi²). 1.2 km²

Arcade : New York

Arcade is a town located in Wyoming County, New York. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 4,184. The Town of Arcade has within its borders a village also called Arcade. Arcade is in the southwest corner of Wyoming County. History The Town of Arcade was established in

Chicago : Illinois

Chicago (officially named the City of Chicago) is the third largest city in the United States (after New York City and Los Angeles), with an official population of 2,896,016, as of the 2000 census. It is the fourth largest city in North America (after the two U.S. cities and Mexico

Indiana : Pennsylvania

Indiana is a borough located in Indiana County, Pennsylvania. As of the 2000 census, the borough had a total population of 14,895. It is the county seat of Indiana County6. For many years the major industry in Indiana was coal mining, but the mines closed early in the 20th century, and

Vernon Hills : Illinois

Vernon Hills is a village located in Lake County, Illinois. As of the 2000 census, the village had a total population of 20,120. Geography Vernon Hills is located at 42°13'52" North, 87°58'9" West (42.231123, -87.969053)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 19.7 km² (7.6 mi²).

Bethany Beach : Delaware

Bethany Beach is an incorporated town located in Sussex County, Delaware. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 903. Bethany Beach, together with the towns of Lewes, Rehoboth Beach, Dewey Beach, South Bethany, and Fenwick Island, comprises Delaware's beach resort area and is Sussex County's most

Hanover : Minnesota

Hanover is a city in the U.S. state of Minnesota. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 1,355. While Hanover is mainly located in Wright County, Minnesota, a part of the city extends into Hennepin County as well. Even though Hanover is partly in the metropolitan

Kenmore : Washington

Kenmore is a city located in King County, Washington. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 18,678. History Kenmore was officially incorporated on August 31, 1998. Geography Kenmore is located at 47°45'10" North, 122°14'50" West (47.752870, -122.247360)1, on the northern shore of Lake Washington. According to the United States Census

Westmore : Vermont

Westmore is a town located in Orleans County, Vermont. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 306. Originally named Westford, the town was chartered on August 17, 1781. Since Chittenden County had a town named Westford, after six years the name was changed to Westmore. Westmore never

Sharon Springs : Kansas

Sharon Springs is a city located in Wallace County, Kansas. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 835. It is the county seat of Wallace County6. Geography Sharon Springs is located at 38°53'44" North, 101°45'3" West (38.895513, -101.750881)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has

Wolverton : Minnesota

Wolverton is a city located in Wilkin County, Minnesota. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 122. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.7 km² (0.3 mi²). 0.7 km² (0.3 mi²) of it is land and none of

Port Angeles : Washington

Port Angeles is a city located in Clallam County, Washington. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 18,397. It is the county seat of Clallam County. History Port Angeles was officially incorporated on June 11, 1890. Port Angeles is the USA's second city, meaning that if anything

Whitewater : Wisconsin

Whitewater is the name of some places in the U.S. state of Wisconsin: Whitewater, Jefferson County, Wisconsin Whitewater, Walworth County, Wisconsin

Hinckley : Utah

Hinckley is a town located in Millard County, Utah, in the middle of the Sevier Desert. Irrigation water from the Sevier River, passing nearby, has been used to turn Hinckley into a farming oasis. The mountains that are common in Utah, are seen only in the distance, and beyond the

Los Chaves : New Mexico

Los Chaves is a census-designated place located in Valencia County, New Mexico. As of the 2000 census, the CDP had a total population of 5,033. Geography Los Chaves is located at 34°44'13" North, 106°45'23" West (34.737033, -106.756367)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 26.5 km²

South Windsor : Connecticut

South Windsor is a town located in Hartford County, Connecticut. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 24,412. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 74.2 km² (28.7 mi²). 72.4 km² (28.0 mi²) of it is land and 1.8

Hendersonville : North Carolina

Hendersonville is a city located in Henderson County, North Carolina. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 10,420. It is the county seat of Henderson County6. The city is an exceptionally beautiful small-city downtown comprised primarily of boutiques, antique shops and tourist attractions. Its architecture reflects

Kamrar : Iowa

Kamrar is a city located in Hamilton County, Iowa. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 229. Geography Kamrar is located at 42°23'31" North, 93°43'43" West (42.391944, -93.728715)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.1 km² (0.8 mi²). 2.1 km²

Curran : Michigan

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Netarts : Oregon

Netarts is a census-designated place located in Tillamook County, Oregon, United States. As of the 2000 census, the CDP had a total population of 744. Geography Netarts is located at 45°25'60" North, 123°56'24" West (45.433259, -123.940040)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 6.8 km² (2.6

Arkansas City : Kansas

Arkansas City is a city located in Cowley County, Kansas. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 11,963. Geography Arkansas City is located at 37°3'55" North, 97°2'23" West (37.065267, -97.039608)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 19.5 km² (7.5 mi²).

Center : Missouri

Center is a city located in Ralls County, Missouri. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 644. Geography Center is located at 39°30'33" North, 91°31'43" West (39.509267, -91.528566)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.0 km² (0.4 mi²). 1.0 km²