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EcuadorEcuador

By: Angelica AponteBy: Angelica Aponte

History on EcuadorHistory on Ecuador Although Ecuador is the smallest country in Although Ecuador is the smallest country in

south America it is the most beautiful place south America it is the most beautiful place and full of spectacular climate. and full of spectacular climate.

volcanic landscapes, dense rainforest and volcanic landscapes, dense rainforest and sublime islands sublime islands

AtmosphereAtmosphere Fast FactsFast Facts Country Full NameCountry Full Name REPÚBLICA DEL ECUADOR/REPUBLIC OF ECUADORREPÚBLICA DEL ECUADOR/REPUBLIC OF ECUADOR PopulationPopulation 13,755,68013,755,680 CurrencyCurrency NAME:NAME: US DOLLAR US DOLLAR

CODE:CODE: USD USD SYMBOL:SYMBOL: US$ US$

Languages SpokenLanguages Spoken OFFICIAL:OFFICIAL: SPANISH SPANISH Country Dialing CodeCountry Dialing Code +593+593

AttractionsAttractions This is the entertainment.This is the entertainment. Supercines Ríocentro EntreríosSupercines Ríocentro Entreríos.- In Río Centro Shopping Mall. .- In Río Centro Shopping Mall.

Reservations: 2831230 & 2831234. Reservations: 2831230 & 2831234. CinemarkCinemark.- In Mall del Sol. .- In Mall del Sol. BanosBanos Banos is located in the middle of the Andes Mountains, it is the perfect place Banos is located in the middle of the Andes Mountains, it is the perfect place

for relaxation while you are exploring the beautiful Andes Highlands. It is well for relaxation while you are exploring the beautiful Andes Highlands. It is well known for its hot springs and picturesque landscapes. There are many ways known for its hot springs and picturesque landscapes. There are many ways to enjoy this beautiful region, such as hiking, mountain biking, horseback to enjoy this beautiful region, such as hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding and also whitewater river rafting.riding and also whitewater river rafting.

Cotopaxi National Park Cotopaxi National Park The Cotopaxi National is situated near Latacunga in Ecuador. It is said that The Cotopaxi National is situated near Latacunga in Ecuador. It is said that

Cotopaxi is the highest active volcano in the world. This volcano, with its Cotopaxi is the highest active volcano in the world. This volcano, with its perfect cone-shaped, snow-covered top, provides some perfect opportunities perfect cone-shaped, snow-covered top, provides some perfect opportunities for photos. The Cotopaxi National Park is home to several different plant and for photos. The Cotopaxi National Park is home to several different plant and animal species. You can expect to see wild horses, deer, llamas, pumas and animal species. You can expect to see wild horses, deer, llamas, pumas and Andean condors. The park is also a perfect destination for birdwatchers since Andean condors. The park is also a perfect destination for birdwatchers since the forests and plains are home to birds such as condors, blue-billed pointed the forests and plains are home to birds such as condors, blue-billed pointed ducks, Andean gulls and hummingbirds. The park also has a small museum ducks, Andean gulls and hummingbirds. The park also has a small museum that showcases the park's geology and stuffed animalsthat showcases the park's geology and stuffed animals..

AttractionsAttractions Otavalo Otavalo Otavalo is a small town in Ecuador that is situated about 100 kilometers Otavalo is a small town in Ecuador that is situated about 100 kilometers

north of Quito. Initially there is not much to see in this little town, but it north of Quito. Initially there is not much to see in this little town, but it gets pretty colorful and busy on Saturday mornings when the natives gets pretty colorful and busy on Saturday mornings when the natives begin to display their goods in Poncho Square. They sell virtually begin to display their goods in Poncho Square. They sell virtually everything here, including carpets, blankets, belts and all other kinds of everything here, including carpets, blankets, belts and all other kinds of nick-naks. Everything is created by hand with skills that have been nick-naks. Everything is created by hand with skills that have been handed down from one generation to the next. This, in turn, is handed down from one generation to the next. This, in turn, is influenced by their own creative impulses.influenced by their own creative impulses.

El Cajas National Park El Cajas National Park This park is a popular destination for trout fishing, hiking and camping, This park is a popular destination for trout fishing, hiking and camping,

it is popular for its many lakes and waterfalls, with more than 275 lakes it is popular for its many lakes and waterfalls, with more than 275 lakes and waterfalls. and waterfalls.

New Cathedral New Cathedral This huge cathedral is situated in the heart of Cuenca and features a This huge cathedral is situated in the heart of Cuenca and features a

series of sky-blue cupolas. The interior of the cathedral is amazing and series of sky-blue cupolas. The interior of the cathedral is amazing and features a magnificent altar as well as a famous crowned image of the features a magnificent altar as well as a famous crowned image of the Virgin Mary.Virgin Mary.

AttractionsAttractions Malecon 2000Malecon 2000 This huge, lively boardwalk is situated in Guayaquil, stretching several This huge, lively boardwalk is situated in Guayaquil, stretching several

miles along the Rio Guayas. It is always well-patrolled and is dotted miles along the Rio Guayas. It is always well-patrolled and is dotted with small food stands, eateries and many historical and modern with small food stands, eateries and many historical and modern buildings. buildings.

Parque Historic GuayaquilParque Historic Guayaquil This newly built park contains many century-old buildings and also This newly built park contains many century-old buildings and also

entertains the natives and tourists with its nature reserve and zoo.entertains the natives and tourists with its nature reserve and zoo.

ShoppingShoppingopen air markets is an integral part of Cuenca is an integral part of Cuenca Based on the architectural style of North America, Based on the architectural style of North America, Guayaquil has a plethora of great shopping malls. The Guayaquil has a plethora of great shopping malls. The most recently built shopping center in Guayaquil, as well most recently built shopping center in Guayaquil, as well as the largest of the country and most modern in Latin as the largest of the country and most modern in Latin America is America is Mall del SolMall del SolWith over 250 stores, 2 restaurants, 25 fast food With over 250 stores, 2 restaurants, 25 fast food restaurants, 5 banks, an Hyper-Market Parks, auto clean restaurants, 5 banks, an Hyper-Market Parks, auto clean car services, parking lot for 2.000 vehicles, souvenir car services, parking lot for 2.000 vehicles, souvenir shops, cyber cafés, discos and 9 cinemas. Address: Ave.shops, cyber cafés, discos and 9 cinemas. Address: Ave.

Nightlife Guayaquil's nightlife is very exciting along with its large selection of Bars, Discos and

Peñas displayed throughout the whole city. The following nightclubs listed below have been the most recommended to us by our bohemian visitors.

Bohém.- Live shows combined with delicious Japanese food. Address: Ave. Miguel H. Alcivar and Victor Hugo Sicouret, Torres del Norte Building, Tower B, Kennedy Norte. Reservations: 2687-685 - 2687-679.

International Pool.- Several pool tables and good drinks. Address: Victor Emilio Estrada and Las Monjas, Urdesa.

Fuente Alemana Peña Bar.- Address: Victor Emilio Estrada and Jíguas, Urdesa. Baradero Coffee Concert.- European style Bar-Disco, featuring first class live

shows. Address: Boyacá 1415 between Luque and Aguirre. Reservations: 2517-739 - 2518 - 016.

Discos (The average cover charge in most discos is around US $10 to $15). Suruba.- The best modern and innovative disco in town, with four different

ambiences, a main hall, two V.I.P. halls, and a private hall. Address: Ave. Francisco de Orellana 796 and Agustín Cornejo (Parallel to the World Trade Center Building).

Kennedy Mall.- Address: Ave. Francisco de Orellana, in Kennedy Norte district. Reservations: 2682-788 - 2682-787.

Sante.- Address: Ave. Francisco de Orellana, in Kennedy Norte district. Reservations: 2680-865.

Opera.- Address: Calle Pública and Estero Salado (Albán Borja shopping center).

NightlifeNightlife

Planeta Azul.-Planeta Azul.- Address: Las Lomas 205 and Victor Emilio Address: Las Lomas 205 and Victor Emilio Estrada, Urdesa. Reservations: 2388-499.Estrada, Urdesa. Reservations: 2388-499.

Jardín de la Salsa.-Jardín de la Salsa.- (free Salsa lessons) Address: Ave. de (free Salsa lessons) Address: Ave. de las Américas. Close to the bus station.las Américas. Close to the bus station.

El Garaje.-El Garaje.- (older crowd) Located on Ave. de la Américas. (older crowd) Located on Ave. de la Américas. Achumachai.-Achumachai.- (older crowd) Located in Albán Borja Mall. (older crowd) Located in Albán Borja Mall. Peñas Peñas (Very popular amongst locals, folk and latin music (Very popular amongst locals, folk and latin music

is displayed by groups or a single known performer and is displayed by groups or a single known performer and also, people from the public is allowed to perform if they also, people from the public is allowed to perform if they wish to).wish to).

Equs.-Equs.- Address: Victor Emilio Estrada 819 and Address: Victor Emilio Estrada 819 and Guayacanes. Reservations: 2382-261.Guayacanes. Reservations: 2382-261.

Café Galería Barricaña.-Café Galería Barricaña.- Address: Victor Manuel Rendón Address: Victor Manuel Rendón 1026 and 6 de Marzo. Reservations: 2313-383.1026 and 6 de Marzo. Reservations: 2313-383.

El Chalet.-El Chalet.- Located in Quisquís 1604 and Carchi. Located in Quisquís 1604 and Carchi. Reservations: 2396-408Reservations: 2396-408

Hotels and accommodationsHotels and accommodations For Quito I can only recommend the Hostel Backpackers’ Inn. It is For Quito I can only recommend the Hostel Backpackers’ Inn. It is

located quietly in on Juan Rodriguez and Reina Victoria, close to located quietly in on Juan Rodriguez and Reina Victoria, close to the Marshal. It is very clean, has a well equipped kitchen, a great the Marshal. It is very clean, has a well equipped kitchen, a great ambiance and the staff is very nice and helpful and a bed in a ambiance and the staff is very nice and helpful and a bed in a dorm only costs 5$ a night dorm only costs 5$ a night

The chorlavi hotel in Ibarra Ecuador it is a 5 star hotel the prices The chorlavi hotel in Ibarra Ecuador it is a 5 star hotel the prices are per night for a single room it is 110,000.00 paid in Sucre and are per night for a single room it is 110,000.00 paid in Sucre and for double 120,000.00for double 120,000.00

Ajavi International Avenida Marino Acosta 16-38, Ibarra, EcuadorAjavi International Avenida Marino Acosta 16-38, Ibarra, Ecuadorfrom: (per room per night) for a single room $30.00 and for a from: (per room per night) for a single room $30.00 and for a double room it cost $38.00 in a four star hoteldouble room it cost $38.00 in a four star hotel

Hosteria Puerto LagosHosteria Puerto Lagos they street is called Lagosthey street is called Lagos San Pueblo Y San Pueblo Y Panamericana, Ibarra, Ecuador Prices for a Single sand a Double Panamericana, Ibarra, Ecuador Prices for a Single sand a Double from: (per room per night)$50.00 double room $55.00 a three star from: (per room per night)$50.00 double room $55.00 a three star hotelhotel

RestaurantsRestaurants There are many types of restaurants I Guayaquil, Quito, otavalo  There are many types of restaurants I Guayaquil, Quito, otavalo 

ALPORTICO ALPORTICO CAFE CULTURA CAFE CULTURA CARMINE CARMINE EUCALYPTUS EUCALYPTUS LA CHOZA LA CHOZA LA VINA LA VINA MADRE TIERRA MADRE TIERRA PINSAQUI PINSAQUI REGINES REGINES RUMILOMA RUMILOMA SAMARI SAMARI SOLE E LUNA SOLE E LUNA these are the different types of restaurants and café like bars which are famous. these are the different types of restaurants and café like bars which are famous.

French French DecibeliusDecibelius.- Address: V. E. Estrada and Cedros, Urdesa. .- Address: V. E. Estrada and Cedros, Urdesa.

International International El Parque.- Located in the top floor of Unicentro Mall.El Parque.- Located in the top floor of Unicentro Mall. Posada de las Garzas.- Address: Circunvalación Norte 536, Urdesa Norte.Posada de las Garzas.- Address: Circunvalación Norte 536, Urdesa Norte. La Balandra.- Address: Calle 5ta 504 between Monjas and Dátiles, Urdesa.La Balandra.- Address: Calle 5ta 504 between Monjas and Dátiles, Urdesa. Juan Salvador Gaviota.- Address: Av. Francisco de Orellana, Kennedy Juan Salvador Gaviota.- Address: Av. Francisco de Orellana, Kennedy ItalianItalian La Trattoria da Enrico.- Address: Bálsamos 504, between Ebanos and Las La Trattoria da Enrico.- Address: Bálsamos 504, between Ebanos and Las

Monjas street, Urdesa. Reservations: 2387079 - 2388924Monjas street, Urdesa. Reservations: 2387079 - 2388924..

Restaurants Restaurants SeafoodSeafood

The Crab HouseThe Crab House.- Address: Circunvalación 506 and Ficus, Urdesa..- Address: Circunvalación 506 and Ficus, Urdesa.El El Cangrejo Criollo.-Cangrejo Criollo.- Address: Av. Principal, Villa 9, La Garzota. Address: Av. Principal, Villa 9, La Garzota.Casa del Casa del Cangrejo.-Cangrejo.- Address: Av. Plaza Dañín, Kennedy. Address: Av. Plaza Dañín, Kennedy.Manny's.-Manny's.- Address: Av. Address: Av. Miraflores and Segunda.Miraflores and Segunda.Red Crab.-Red Crab.- Address: Victor Emilio Estrada and Address: Victor Emilio Estrada and Laureles, UrdesaLaureles, Urdesa   

SpanishSpanishCasa Basca.-Casa Basca.- Address: Chile 406 and Clemente Ballén. Address: Chile 406 and Clemente Ballén.Caracol Azul.-Caracol Azul.- Address: 9 de Octubre 1918 and Los Ríos. Address: 9 de Octubre 1918 and Los Ríos.Tasca Vaska.-Tasca Vaska.- Address: Chimborazo between Clemente Ballén and Address: Chimborazo between Clemente Ballén and Aguirre.Aguirre.Cható Madrid.- Cható Madrid.- Address: Baquerizo Moreno 1118 and 9 de Octubre Address: Baquerizo Moreno 1118 and 9 de Octubre Ave. Reservations: 231-1783. Ave. Reservations: 231-1783.    

Steak housesSteak housesParillada Del Ñato.-Parillada Del Ñato.- Address: Victor Emilio Estrada 1219. Address: Victor Emilio Estrada 1219.Donde el Ché.-Donde el Ché.- Address: F. Boloña S21 A. Address: F. Boloña S21 A.Columbus Urdesa.-Columbus Urdesa.- Address: Las Lomas 206 off Victor Emilio Estrada. Address: Las Lomas 206 off Victor Emilio Estrada.Parillada del Tano Liciardi.-Parillada del Tano Liciardi.- Address: Av. Principal and Av. Las Address: Av. Principal and Av. Las Aguas, Urbanor.Aguas, Urbanor.La Selvita.-La Selvita.- Address: Av. Olmos and Las Brisas, Las Lomas de Urdesa. Address: Av. Olmos and Las Brisas, Las Lomas de Urdesa.   

Restaurants Restaurants EcuadorianEcuadorian La Canoa.-La Canoa.- In Mall del Sol and Hotel Continental. In Mall del Sol and Hotel Continental. Artur's Café.-Artur's Café.- Address: Numa Pompilio Llona 127, Las Peñas. Address: Numa Pompilio Llona 127, Las Peñas. Salón Melba.-Salón Melba.- Address: Córdova 720 and Junín. Address: Córdova 720 and Junín. Café Jambelí.-Café Jambelí.- In the Rizzo Hotel. In the Rizzo Hotel. El Manantial.-El Manantial.- Address: Victor Emilio Estrada and Las Monjas. Address: Victor Emilio Estrada and Las Monjas. Pique y Pase.-Pique y Pase.- Address: Lascano 16-17 and Carchi. Address: Lascano 16-17 and Carchi. Lo Nuestro.-Lo Nuestro.- Address: Victor Emilio Estrada 9-03 and Higueras, Address: Victor Emilio Estrada 9-03 and Higueras,

Urdesa. Urdesa.     VegetarianVegetarian Super Nutrión 1Super Nutrión 1.- Chimborazo and 10 de Agosto and .- Chimborazo and 10 de Agosto and 22 on on

Chimborazo and Letamendi.Chimborazo and Letamendi. Girasol.-Girasol.- Address: Chile and Colón. Address: Chile and Colón. Maranatá 1.-Maranatá 1.- Address: Chile and Cuenca and Address: Chile and Cuenca and 22 on Quisquís and on Quisquís and

Rumichaca.Rumichaca. Renacer.-Renacer.- Address: G. Avilés and Sucre. Address: G. Avilés and Sucre. Ollantay.-Ollantay.- Address: Tungurahua 508 and 9 de Octubre. Address: Tungurahua 508 and 9 de Octubre. Paraiso.-Paraiso.- Address: Av. Juan Tanca Marengo, Km 1.5. Address: Av. Juan Tanca Marengo, Km 1.5. Hare Krishna.-Hare Krishna.- Address: 1 de Mayo and 6 de Marzo. Address: 1 de Mayo and 6 de Marzo. Salud Solar.-Salud Solar.- Address: Pedro Moncayo and Luque. Address: Pedro Moncayo and Luque.    

Restaurants Restaurants Fast Food• All shopping malls have chains of: Pollo Tropical, Kentucky Fried

Chicken, Burger King, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut, Dunkin' Donuts and Mc Donald's. Additionally, You can also find several other local chains. 

Snacks• One of the most popular snacks in Guayaquil is "pan de yuca" (Yucca

bread) and together with a nice refreshing yoghourt is the best!• Yogurt Persa.- Address: Boyacá and 9 de Octubre and several other

branches throughout the city.• Yogurt Pars.- Address: Boyacá and Vélez, also with several other branches

throughout the city.• La Chivería.- Address: Circunvalación and Ficus.• La Selecta.- Address: Victor Emilio Estrada and Laureles.• Submarine.- Address: 9 Octubre and Chile.• Uni Deli.- Address: Aguirre and Chimborazo

How to get around• Ecuador prefer to fly to one of its two international airports - in Quito

and Guayaquil • it is also possible to get their via boat and by road. However, with the

costs associated with traveling via sea and land almost the same as traveling via air, it is rare for visitors to select either of these methods

• (unless your traveling back from the Galapagos Islands, when boat is usually the preferred mode of transport).

• Having said that, budget travelers may want to consider a flight to Lima, Peru, which is traditionally cheaper than a flight to Ecuador, and then continuing your journey overland by bus.

• Keep in mind, however, that the bus journey from Lima is normally 24-hours long! (coach buses)

Health and Beauty Gyms in Quito Name Services Advertised Location/Phone Extreme Motion Aerobics, gymnastics,

Bélgica E9-282 y Av. 6 de DiciembreBélgica E9-282 y Av. 6 de Diciembre 254-3222 Gimnasio Fuerza y FiguraAerobics, sauna, steam bath hydro massageAv. Mariscal Sucre 2023 y Caranqui, Esq. 265-0872Isoform CenterToning tables, electrostimulation Weight loss, celulite removal225-9422, 224-3492 Janine's Gym Tae-bo, aerobics, dance exercise machines, weightsPlaza C.C. Cumbayá 289-3624K. Nnela Gym Aerobics, dance and more Gaspar de Villaroel E11-14 y 6 de Diciembre, 226-2359  

Spas in Quito Name Services Advertised Location/Phone Reduction Spa Spa, Facial &

Corporal Health C.C. Eurocentro Av. de los Shyris & Rio Coca 2255954 Shambhala Spa SpaRuiz de Castilla 763 & Andagoya 2554609 Stampa Spa & Gym Hair Saloon, Gym, Stetics , Spa San Rafael: Playa Chica 19a Transv. s/n 2861043 Wellness Day Spa SpaQuicentro Shopping loc 211 2923594

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Links http://www.galapagosamazing.com/galapagos-islands/2.h

tml visit this to see what Ecuador is mostly famous about

http://www.thebestofecuador.com/orestaur.htm these are restaurants in otavolo which are 3 to five star

http://www.thebestofecuador.com/grestaur.htm these are restaurants in Guayaquil

http://travel.yahoo.com/p-travelguide-2757705-quito_restaurants-i these are restaurants in Quito the capital of Ecuador