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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

Neiderwald : Texas

Neiderwald is a small German farming community located about 30 mins south of Austin, Texas. It is located on Highway 21 between Highway 183 and I35.

Niangua : Missouri

Niangua is a city located in Webster County, Missouri. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 445. Geography Niangua is located at 37°23'20" North, 92°49'52" West (37.388793, -92.831077)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.1 km² (0.4 mi²). 1.1 km²

Mulvane : Kansas

Mulvane is a city located in Sedgwick and Sumner counties in Kansas. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 5,155. Geography Mulvane is located at 37°28'47" North, 97°14'32" West (37.479746, -97.242309)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 5.9 km² (2.3

Meade : Kansas

Meade is a city located in Meade County, Kansas. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 1,672. It is the county seat of Meade County6. Geography Meade is located at 37°17'10" North, 100°20'21" West (37.286107, -100.339300)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total

Cove City : North Carolina

Cove City is a town located in Craven County, North Carolina. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 433. Geography Cove City is located at 35°11'15" North, 77°19'17" West (35.187596, -77.321398)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 1.7 km² (0.6

New Market : Iowa

New Market is a city located in Taylor County, Iowa. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 456. Geography New Market is located at 40°43'49" North, 94°54'5" West (40.730414, -94.901423)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.1 km² (0.4 mi²).

Buchanan : North Dakota

Buchanan is a city located in Stutsman County, North Dakota. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 77. Geography Buchanan is located at 47°3'46" North, 98°49'42" West (47.062680, -98.828245)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.2 km² (0.1 mi²). 0.2

Kimberling City : Missouri

Kimberling City is a city located in Stone County, Missouri. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 2,253. Geography Kimberling City is located at 36°38'31" North, 93°25'27" West (36.641943, -93.424094)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 9.9 km² (3.8 mi²).

Parkville : Missouri

Parkville is a city located in Platte County, Missouri. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 4,059. Geography Parkville is located at 39°11'44" North, 94°41'1" West (39.195602, -94.683636)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 19.3 km² (7.5 mi²). 17.9 km²

Edgerton : Missouri

Edgerton is a city located in Platte County, Missouri. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 533. Geography Edgerton is located at 39°30'15" North, 94°37'55" West (39.504107, -94.632040)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.0 km² (0.4 mi²). 1.0 km²

Paynesville : Minnesota

Paynesville is a city located in Stearns County, Minnesota. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 2,267. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.4 km² (1.3 mi²). 3.4 km² (1.3 mi²) of it is land and none of

Barnum : Minnesota

Barnum is a city in Carlton County, Minnesota. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 525. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.6 km² (1.0 mi²). 2.6 km² (1.0 mi²) of it is land and none of it

Charleston : Missouri

Charleston is a city located in Mississippi County, Missouri. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 4,732. It is the county seat of Mississippi County6. Geography Charleston is located at 36°55'17" North, 89°20'47" West (36.921475, -89.346426)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total

Georgetown : Delaware

Georgetown is a town located in Sussex County, Delaware. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 4,643. It is the county seat of Sussex County6. Georgetown was founded in 1791 specifically to serve as the new county seat of Sussex County. Previously, the county seat had

Philippi : West Virginia

Philippi is a city located in Barbour County, West Virginia. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 2,870. It is the county seat of Barbour County6. In 1861 the Battle of Philippi Races took place here. Geography Philippi is located at 39°9'6" North, 80°2'36" West (39.151569, -80.043472)1. According

Marceline : Missouri

Marceline is a city located in Chariton and Linn County, Missouri. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 2,558. Marceline is best known for being the boyhood hometown of Walt Disney. Although the family lived here for only four years, Disney's ties to Marceline are pronounced,

Ovid : Michigan

Ovid is a village located in Clinton County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The village is on the border with Shiawassee County. As of the 2000 census, the village had a total population of 1,514. The village is located within Ovid Township. (Note: there is another Ovid Township in Branch

Kent : Iowa

Kent is a city located in Union County, Iowa. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 52. Geography Kent is located at 40°57'11" North, 94°27'24" West (40.953106, -94.456566)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.7 km² (0.3 mi²). 0.7 km²

Arizona : Jerome

Arizona : Jerome From Prescott, head north, passing through the giant boulders of the Granite Dells just outside of town. Your route then climbs up and over Mingus Mountain to the old copper-mining town of Jerome. Though nearly a ghost town in the early 1960s, Jerome is now full of art

Bismarck : Missouri

Bismarck is a city located in St. Francois County, Missouri. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 1,470. Geography Bismarck is located at 37°46'7" North, 90°37'31" West (37.768750, -90.625165)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.6 km² (1.0 mi²). 2.6

Green Isle : Minnesota

Green Isle is a city located in Sibley County, Minnesota. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 334. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.9 km² (0.8 mi²). 1.9 km² (0.8 mi²) of it is land and none

Annandale : Minnesota

Annandale is a city located in Wright County, Minnesota. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 2,684. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 7.0 km² (2.7 mi²). 7.0 km² (2.7 mi²) of it is land and none of

Westfir : Oregon

Westfir is a city located in Lane County, Oregon. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 276. Geography Westfir is located at 43°45'24" North, 122°30'17" West (43.756694, -122.504785)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.9 km² (0.3 mi²). 0.9 km²

Oakland : Iowa

Oakland is a city located in Pottawattamie County, Iowa. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 1,487. Geography Oakland is located at 41°18'31" North, 95°23'44" West (41.308492, -95.395565)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.9 km² (1.5 mi²). 3.9 km²

Fitchburg : Massachusetts

Fitchburg is a city located in Worcester County, Massachusetts. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 39,102. The Northern Worcester County Registry of Deeds, est. 1903, was the only county function located in Fitchburg; all other functions were housed in Worcester, until the abolishment of