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Ecuador (i/ˈɛkwədɔːr/ E-kwə-dawr, Spanish: [ekwaˈðor]), officially the Republic of Ecuador (Spanish: República del Ecuador, which literally translates as "Republic of the Equator"), is a representative democratic republic in northwestern South America, bordered by Colombia on the north, Peru on the east and south, and the Pacific Ocean to the west. Ecuador also includes the Galápagos Islands in the Pacific, about 1,000 kilometres (620 mi) west of the mainland.
What is now Ecuador was home to a variety of Amerindian groups that were gradually incorporated into the Inca Empire during the fifteenth century. The territory was colonized by Spain during the sixteenth century, achieving independence in 1820 as part of Gran Colombia, from which it emerged as its own sovereign state in 1830. The legacy of both empires is reflected in Ecuador's ethnically diverse population, with most of its 15.2 million people being mestizos, followed by large minorities of European, Amerindian, and African descendants.
Quito (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈkito]), formally San Francisco de Quito, is the capital city of Ecuador, and at an elevation of 2,850 metres (9,350 ft) above sea level, it is the highest official capital city in the world. It is located in the Guayllabamba river basin, on the eastern slopes of Pichincha, an active stratovolcano in the Andes mountains. With a population of 2,671,191 according to the last census (2014), Quito is the second most populous city in Ecuador, after Guayaquil. It is also the capital of the Pichincha province and the seat of the Metropolitan District of Quito. The canton recorded a population of 2,239,191 residents in the 2010 national census. In 2008, the city was designated as the headquarters of the Union of South American Nations.
The historic center of Quito has one of the largest, least-altered and best-preserved historic centers in the Americas. Quito, along with Kraków, were the first World Cultural Heritage Sites declared by UNESCO in 1978. The central square of Quito is located about 25 kilometres (16 mi) south of the equator; the city itself extends to within about 1 kilometre (0.62 mi) of zero latitude. A monument and museum marking the general location of the equator is known locally as la mitad del mundo (the middle of the world), to avoid confusion, as the word ecuador is Spanish for equator.
South America is a continent located in the Western Hemisphere, mostly in the Southern Hemisphere, with a relatively small portion in the Northern Hemisphere. It is also considered as a subcontinent of the Americas, which is the model used in Spanish-speaking nations and most of South America.
It is bordered on the west by the Pacific Ocean and on the north and east by the Atlantic Ocean; North America and the Caribbean Sea lie to the northwest. It includes twelve sovereign states – Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Uruguay, and Venezuela – and two non-sovereign areas – French Guiana, an overseas department of France, and the Falkland Islands, a British Overseas Territory (though disputed by Argentina). In addition to this, the ABC islands of the Netherlands and Trinidad and Tobago may also be considered part of South America.
South America has an area of 17,840,000 square kilometers (6,890,000 sq mi). Its population as of 2005 has been estimated at more than 371,090,000. South America ranks fourth in area (after Asia, Africa, and North America) and fifth in population (after Asia, Africa, Europe, and North America). The most populous countries are Brazil, Colombia, Argentina, Venezuela and Peru.
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Here is a video about 2 cultural difference between USA and Ecuador. It is a project for my class in Taylor University. I hope you like it.
Travel video about destination Ecuador. Ecuador is the smallest of the Andes’ states in South America and a land that derived its name from the Equator. A natural paradise with a living Indian culture and captivating colonial towns that was once part of the Inca Realm and later the sought-after possession of various European colonial powers. Quito, the "divine city", is the capital of Ecuador. Steep and narrow steps lead downhill to the Centro Historico in which many of its small buildings have been rebuilt several times due to devastating earthquakes. In 1536, Quito was newly founded and built on the ruins of an Inca town. West of Quito the edge of the extinct Pululahua Volcano is accessible by car. It is the largest volcanic crater in South America and the huge caldera with its steep ...
Ecuadorian culture, traditions and believes await to be shared with our guests in every tour organized by Pushaq
This Annual fiesta takes place in a city of Saquisilí and includes a coloreful parade, parformances of local bands, as well as bull fighting. Autentic costumes, typical food of Cotopaxi region of Ecuador and endles dancing on the town main scuare.
This list of top 10 things to do in Ecuador shows you the highlights of the country along the avenue of the volcanoes in the Andean region Related Guide: http://www.back-packer.org/places-to-see-ecuador/ --- equipment used to produce this video --- Sony A7 II http://amzn.to/1Gfj8MU Joby Gorillapod http://amzn.to/1CMyE0b Zoom H2n Audio Recorder http://amzn.to/1FFVSt4 SDHC Memory Card http://amzn.to/1ygZzWD Waterproof Memory Card Case http://amzn.to/1FFWLCb Backpack Osprey Farpoint 40 http://amzn.to/1ceMOlo Ecuador is one of the most diverse countries in the world though it's comparably tiny. Beside the Galapagos Islands (which is the #1 tourist destination in Ecuador) the country has a lot more to offer, therefore I focussed on "La Sierra" in this video which is a paradise for landscape l...
A sample of the amazing culture you will find on the weekends in the beautiful city of Quito, Ecuador. Quito has a vibrant and proud culture filled with great food, music and dance. Head to one of Quito's main parks on the weekend and mingle like the locals enjoying the Andean culture, food and music.
This list of top 10 things to do in Ecuador shows you the highlights of the country along the avenue of the volcanoes in the Andean region Related Guide: http://www.back-packer.org/places-to-see-ecuador/ --- equipment used to produce this video --- Sony A7 II http://amzn.to/1Gfj8MU Joby Gorillapod http://amzn.to/1CMyE0b Zoom H2n Audio Recorder http://amzn.to/1FFVSt4 SDHC Memory Card http://amzn.to/1ygZzWD Waterproof Memory Card Case http://amzn.to/1FFWLCb Backpack Osprey Farpoint 40 http://amzn.to/1ceMOlo Ecuador is one of the most diverse countries in the world though it's comparably tiny. Beside the Galapagos Islands (which is the #1 tourist destination in Ecuador) the country has a lot more to offer, therefore I focussed on "La Sierra" in this video which is a paradise for landscape l...
Visit Ecuador, Ecuador trip, Ecuador tourism, Ecuador tours, Ecuador vacations, Ecuador travel, Ecuador travel guide, Ecuador holidays, Tourist attractions in Ecuador, Ecuador Tourism Guide Travel Videos HD, World Travel Guide http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=World1Tube ========================= The US Centers for Disease Control has issued a travel alert suggesting that pregnant women postpone travel to Ecuador, where Zika virus transmission is ongoing. All travellers should protect themselves from mosquito bites. The UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office advises against all travel within the 20km exclusion zone along the border with Colombia except for the official border crossing town of Tulcan in Carchi province. There are a number of active volcanoes in Ecuador. The C...
Travel video about destination Ecuador. Ecuador is the smallest of the Andes’ states in South America and a land that derived its name from the Equator. A natural paradise with a living Indian culture and captivating colonial towns that was once part of the Inca Realm and later the sought-after possession of various European colonial powers. Quito, the "divine city", is the capital of Ecuador. Steep and narrow steps lead downhill to the Centro Historico in which many of its small buildings have been rebuilt several times due to devastating earthquakes. In 1536, Quito was newly founded and built on the ruins of an Inca town. West of Quito the edge of the extinct Pululahua Volcano is accessible by car. It is the largest volcanic crater in South America and the huge caldera with its steep ...
Quito, the capital of Ecuador, sits high in the Andes and straddles the equator, making it the closest national capital to the sun. San Francisco de Quito, as this harmonious city is officially called, is all about balance. Its World Heritage protected Old Town is contrasted by its progressive New Town. The New Town, or La Mariscal, is centered on the bustling Plaza del Quinde and has markets, trendy cafés and nightlife. The Plaza de la Independencia is the Civic heart of Old Town, is overlooked by the Municipal Palace, Archbishop’s Palace and Presidential Palace. Quito has a wealth of ornate churches, including the Santo Domingo Church, the Metropolitan Cathedral, the Basilica de la Merced, de San Francisco Church, the Church of the Society of Jesus and the Basilica of the National V...
Ecuador Travel Guide: 10 Best Places to Visit in Ecuador List of Best Places to Visit in Ecuador: 1. Galapagos Islands, 2. Quito, 3. Otavalo, 4. Cuenca, Ecuador, 5. Baños, 6. Riobamba, 7. Quilotoa Loop, 8. Salinas, 9. Mindo, 10. Guayaquil Copyright: Video created by Omegatours.vn Omega Tours Co., LTD Add: 2nd Floor, 01 Le Duan Str - Hai Chau Dist - Da Nang City, Vietnam Website: http://Omegatours.vn Thank For Creative Commons of Authors: Music: "The Bluest Star" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: YouTube Audio Library Creative Commons Photos in Flickr. Photos Credited: 10. Guayaquil descubriendoelmundo: www.flickr.com/photos/descubriendo-el-mundo/16535950614 descubriendoelmundo: www.flickr.com/photos/descubriendo-el-mundo/17132450656 9. Mindo harryandrow...
In this video I explore the city of Cuenca, Ecuador and show you how much things cost. PLANNING A BUDGET TRAVELING TRIP?? "Gabe's Guide to Budget Travel" is a travel guidebook that's packed with practical travel info. And it's just $10 on Amazon! For more info, CLICK HERE: http://www.amazon.com/Gabes-Guide-Budget-Travel-Tricks/dp/1470155141/ Or feel like reading something fun, adventurous and inspiring? "Following My Thumb" by Gabriel Morris features 26 adventure travel stories from around the world. Available on Amazon.com here: http://www.amazon.com/Following-My-Thumb-Gabriel-Morris/dp/1846948495/ Gabriel's travel page on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Explore-the-World/226239094115488 Lots more adventure travel at: http://gabrieltraveler.com Follow Gabriel on twitter: http://...
Visit Ecuador, Ecuador trip, Ecuador tourism, Ecuador tours, Ecuador vacations, Ecuador travel, Ecuador travel guide, Ecuador holidays, Tourist attractions in Ecuador, Ecuador Tourism Guide Travel Videos HD, World Travel Guide http://www.youtube.com/subscription_c... ========================= The US Centers for Disease Control has issued a travel alert suggesting that pregnant women postpone travel to Ecuador, where Zika virus transmission is ongoing. All travellers should protect themselves from mosquito bites. The UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office advises against all travel within the 20km exclusion zone along the border with Colombia except for the official border crossing town of Tulcan in Carchi province. There are a number of active volcanoes in Ecuador. The Cotopaxi volcano has ex...
In this video I explore Quito, Ecuador and show how much things cost. PLANNING A BUDGET TRAVELING TRIP?? "Gabe's Guide to Budget Travel" is a travel guidebook that's packed with practical travel info. And it's just $10 on Amazon! For more info, CLICK HERE: http://www.amazon.com/Gabes-Guide-Budget-Travel-Tricks/dp/1470155141/ Or feel like reading something fun, adventurous and inspiring? "Following My Thumb" by Gabriel Morris features 26 adventure travel stories from around the world. Available on Amazon.com here: http://www.amazon.com/Following-My-Thumb-Gabriel-Morris/dp/1846948495/ Gabriel's travel page on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Explore-the-World/226239094115488 Lots more adventure travel at: http://gabrieltraveler.com Follow Gabriel on twitter: http://www.twitter.com/g...
Two girls, two backpacks and one HUGE culture shock. Tackling a multitude of terrain, transport, tantrums with nothing but our trusty travel guide, we set off on the adventure of a life time. Places Visited include: Quito Lago Agrio Cuyabeno Jamu Lodge Latacunga Quilotoa Loop Baños Cuenca Ingapirca Shot on a Canon 60D & Gopro HD Hero4 Black Music Credits: Title: Intelligent Design Author: Gavin Luke Source: www.epidemicsound.com Title: Los Besos De Mi Negra Author: Lydia Mendoza Source: http://publicdomain4u.com/lydia-mendoza-los-besos-de-mi-negra Title: Needs More Salt 2 Author: Niklas Ahlstrom Source: www.epidemicsound.com Title : Acoustic Chill 05 Author: John Åhlin Source: www.epidemicsound.com Title: The Moon 2 Author: Jonatan Järpehag Source: www.epidemicsound.com ...
Top 10 Tourist attractions in Ecuador - Ecuador Travel Guide Ecuador Tourist attractions, Ecuador Travel Video, Copyright: Video created by Omegatours.vn Omega Tours Co., LTD Add: 176 Tran Phu Str - Hai Chau Dist - Da Nang City, Vietnam Website: http://Omegatours.vn Disclaimer: All audio in this video, We was used free audio in Youtube Library. Thank For Creative Commons of Authors: Photos Credited: Updating...
I didn't know much about Ecuador except the Galapagos islands so as I arrived in Quito, my initial planned was to be in the country for 2 weeks and move on to Peru. What I did not realize though was the how much more to Ecuador than it is advertise. Did you know that there are more bird species in Ecaudor than in North America and Europe combined!? Did you know that Ecuador has one of the most concentrated numbers of volcano in an area!? Did you know that there are so many volcanos here, you can be busy hiking them for weeks!? Did you know that you can go off and hike 3 - 4 volcanoes right from Quito and came back and sleep in the city? Me neither! Ecuador is truly a hikers' and nature lover's paradise! Instead of spending only 2 weeks, I spent a whole month traveling around Ecuador. I ...
https://www.expedia.com/Quito.d6053672.Destination-Travel-Guides Quito, the capital of Ecuador, sits high in the Andes and straddles the equator, making it the closest national capital to the sun. San Francisco de Quito, as this harmonious city is officially called, is all about balance. Its World Heritage protected Old Town is contrasted by its progressive New Town. The New Town, or La Mariscal, is centered on the bustling Plaza del Quinde and has markets, trendy cafés and nightlife. The Plaza de la Independencia is the Civic heart of Old Town, is overlooked by the Municipal Palace, Archbishop’s Palace and Presidential Palace. Quito has a wealth of ornate churches, including the Santo Domingo Church, the Metropolitan Cathedral, the Basilica de la Merced, de San Francisco Church, the...
Excursion into the dense rainforest with our guide, showing us how the forest lives and survives. Location: Amazon Rainforest, Ecuador Canon 5DMK2 Canon EF 24 - 105 mm F4.0L music - last stop Artist - Ent Prints available from www.m24instudiophotography.com www.m24instudio.com flickr.com/photos/moon24/ www.m24instudio.500px.com/
Destino 0, the travel guide of Ecuador, takes you to diverse regions that Ecuador offers. We start with a timelapse of the capital city, Quito, high in the andes. Then we move further into the Andes to Imbabura to visit the Lagoon of Cuicocha, then head to the village of Intag to do a traditional ceremony. From the Andes we move to the pacific Coast to visit Same and its fisherman. We return to Bellavista, a birdlovers dream situated in Ecuador's clouded forests and move on to the Amazon in Cuyabeno. Produced by: Destino 0 Photography & video: Luis Mariño Carrera Sponsored by: Nu House Boutique Hotel, Eos Ecuador, Bellavista Cloud Forest, Cabañas Isla del Sol, Siona Lodge. Facebook/destino0ecuador Customized Tours: info@destinocero.com www.destinocero.com
Travel aboard the Ecuador National airline Tame, transit through Coca, 3 hr motorized canoe ride down the Napo River to Sani Lodge for a 4 day/3 night stay in the Amazon. Personal tour guide was Jere and assistant was a local Shaman. Note the howler monkeys shouting to us midway through video. Amazing, steamy, monster sized bugs, early mornings and the best food we had in the country http://www.sanilodge.com/
My friends and I spent the weekend in the Cotopaxi Province of Ecuador. It is home to the Cotopaxi volcano, which is the second highest summit in the country. We stayed at the gorgeous Secret Garden hostel, which had a guide take us trekking in the forest and along the streams to waterfalls. We also went horseback riding for six hours up to the top of a mountain for a closer look at the volcano.
Join the boof session team in Ecuador when you travel to South America next winter. We enjoy running the shit and also love to guide people around our play grounds, we offer fully guided tours, all inclusive or customized trips. As well as airport and kayaking shuttle services, hostels reservations and any kind of logistics you may need for any traveling around Ecuador. Specially when it is a whitewater travel adventure. for more info check out more at www.boofsessions.com De beste kajakken ervaring in Ecuador en Zuid-Amerika. Delen, het verkennen, het begeleiden van Ecuador Rivers. De beste kajakken expedities in de wereld more at: www.ecuadorpaddling.com
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Traveling to far away places has a different level of adventure for everyone. Some find the unknown to be exciting, willing to risk it all by not planning, with the daring-do and devil may care attitude only the most well centered and adaptable possess. On the other hand most like some semblance of order, while not giving in to the hum-drum, memorized drone of the disinterested tour guide spouting poor English at best. Going to the same places, seeing what everyone in the world has already seen, with little chance to really discover those unforgettable tidbits which create indelible, technicolor, 3D, forget the Kodak moments. Being savvy when you haven’t been to the place you’re going takes a little bit of time, and being in touch with someone who’s been there…done that…got the story wi...
The Galapagos are found 600 miles off the Western coast of Ecuador and is a fascinating and pristine eco-tourism destination. The number of people who can visit each year is limited and to go, you must be with a licensed guide and company, like Ecoventura, which offers 7-night cruise options on a 20-passenger boat. The small group atmosphere helps maintain what makes the Galapagos feel so special- you will never feel overcrowded. Groups follow a closely prescribed itinerary and explore 1-2 new islands each day. If you go, these will likely be some of the key highlights.