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When you’re a child, you seldom realize the extraordinary blessing of your upbringing. For me, it wasn’t just about being born into a family with deep Ecuadorian roots or growing up in the historic Casa Gangotena. It was about inheriting a foundation of hard work, gratitude, and a deep sense …
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The island of Santa Cruz within the Galápagos Islands has not one but two distinct species of giant tortoise, a new genetic study finds. This is the new Galapagos Giant Tortoise species that was discovered recently. For years, researchers thought that the giant tortoises living…
What makes Ecuador so appealing for tourists to visit? Ecuador is proving attractive for tourists due to its wonderful landscapes, many different traditional cultures, and fabulous diversity that the country offers. Ecuador is one of the premier birding destinations in the world, it has over…
The name Tungurahua comes from the dialect "Quichua" of the native people of Ecuador. Made up of the words Tunguri meaning "throat" and rahua meaning "fire", Tungurahua means "Throat of Fire". The province of Ecuador where the volcano is located, was named after it. Tungurahua…
Quito, Ecuador became one of the shining stars of the World Travel Awards of 2013, capturing the title of South America's Leading Destination. Also on this category were eight other destinations including Lima, Bogotá, RÃo de Janeiro, Sao Paulo, Buenos Aires, Santiago and The Galapagos…
Ecuador's Tungurahua volcano, located just 3 hours south of Quito, is once again very active. For those visiting Ecuador in the coming months, a trip to see Tungurahua from a safe distance is a must. The volcano can be seen by driving south to the…
Humpback whales are one the largest members of the rorqual whale family, with adult males measuring over 15 meters (45 ft) and weighing over 40 tons. Last week, an albino Humpback Whale was spotted off the coast of Ecuador, between the coastal town of Puerto…