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Ecuador
Of late, Ecuador
has been in the headlines more for its political scandals and
street protests than its reputation as a great travel destination.
Add to that
volcanic destruction near the popular Bano beach resort, (along
with a recent crime wave near the northern border it shares with
Peru) and the travel outlook in Ecuador dims even more.
Even so, the
country lying right on the equator (Equator = Ecuador) has much
to recommended it for saavy travelers willing to stick close to
the capital, Quito.
Here, on pleasant
strolls in downtown, a warm welcome is promised in many of its
cafes, and history comes alive in its original colonial architecture.
Also remember to take the camera for a trip on the Teleferico
(cable car), transporting tourists to a nearby peak in the Andes
for a birds eye view of the entire town and surroundings.
While in Quito,
take the short flight to the town of Lago Agrio to tour the country's
amazing natural beauty in the Oriente, Ecuador's
Amazon River region, for an awe-inspirng look at one of
the world's most diverse jungle ecosystems.
Of course,
a trip to Ecuador would not be complete without an exursion to
the stunning untouched natural beauty of the Galapagos
Islands off the west coast, where memorable jungle safaris,
exotic flora and fauna, and world-class diving and snorkeling
also await ...
More about
Ecuador travel & tourist attractions around the Web:

Quito's
Plaza Grande at dusk.
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Ecuador
Explorer - Complete
travel guide to the country's top attractions by major city or
national park areas including the coast, Andes and Amazon regions,
related hotel and tour information, practical travel tips, photos,
maps.
Quito
Tourist Portal - Colorful entry to the capital city with
helpful guides on restaurants & Ecuadorian cuisine, searchable
database of hotels, top attractions, suggested itineraries, maps,
event calendar.
Ecuador
& Galapagos Islands Guide - Extensive portal to hotels
& restaurants, activities, attractions, practical tips, and
a huge cache of related travel articles.
Ecuador
& Galapagos Islands Travel Information - Lonely Planet
guide with insider travel tips on what to see and do, overviews
of its culture & history, photos, maps.
Ecuador
Travel Blogs - Take your pick of recent travelogues with
photos, featuring tips on what to see, where to go, what to avoid
and other helpful been-there advice.
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