At the moment everywhere you can read and hear about the escalating forest fires that rage, especially in the Brazilian Amazon region. Smoke columns that can even be seen from space and huge areas of destroyed habitat. This forest still seems infinite, but by arson to win...
If you drive north in Ecuador on the Panamerican Highway from Quito, you will pass the small town of Cayambe. Cayambe is located in Imbabura province and is known for its culture, history, folklore and cuisine. The famous Bizcochos of Cayambe. These delicacies are sold in the...
On my journey from Quito to Otavalo I made a stop at the Hacienda Molino San Juan. I wanted to convince myself personally now, Since I've heard a lot about this historic place. Just a short pass after the town of Cayambe on the Panamericana,...
The so-called Machalilla culture (1.400-800 BC) is almost unexplored so far. It spread along the coast of Ecuador and had connections to the highlands and the North Peruvian coast. It got its name in 1958 from the Ecuadorian archaeologist E. Estrada, who discovered a novel...
Without a kiss, a frog has turned into Prince Charles - at least on paper: A rare frog species from Ecuador has been named after the British heir to the throne. The environmental organization Amphibian Ark honored the active environmentalist for his commitment to the...
Important artists of the colonial era include Caspicara and Caspar Sangurima, whose sculptures and paintings can now be seen in the San Francisco Church in Quito and the Museo de las Conceptas in Cuenca. Among the outstanding artists of the recent past are the internationally...
The music in Ecuador is as diverse as the country itself. It has evolved from a mix of indigenous, Spanish and African music and sounds and has produced some distinctive styles. Among the unmistakable and popular music styles is the Pasillo, which has its origin...
The history of this fruit has been linked to Ecuador for over 5000 years. From this time come the earliest evidence of its cultivation. Until recently, the original cultivation and the first use of cocoa was attributed to the cultures of Mesoamerica, the Aztecs, Mayas and...
Since Saturday June 16, la Cumbre volcano with 1476 meter above sea level which occupies the largest of Fernandina Island with 642 km2 of surface, the volcano entered in process of eruption then of 9 months of the last manifestation and Galapagos Center Expeditions when...
Be a mother. A full-time job without pay, and that's why I just want to tell you one thing if you're a mother: Congratulations! News: Galapagos Center Expeditions participed in the Travel Mart Peru, which took place from 27 to 30 April 2018, with the aim of...
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