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Cuenca ~ Hidden Cemeteries
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Have you visited Cuenca's hidden cemeteries? These are the crypts located inside churches. There was a belief that being buried in a church allowed people to be nearer to God. The catacombs of the Catedral de la Inmaculada have been open to tourists since last year. (Continue Reading)
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Ave-Tourism ~ Ecuador Land of Birds
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Ecuador may be small, but it is a true world power in terms of birds in its territory. Of the 9,702 bird species reported in the world, 1,640 are in Ecuador. The country has everything needed for birdwatching: good infrastructure, a variety of locations, a diversity of ecosystems and of course hundreds of birds. (Continue Reading)
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The Legend the Reality ~ Ecuador's Jaguars
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The jaguar is the largest feline in the Americas. They are part of the folklore of the Amazon. The population of jaguars has been dropping for a variety of reasons - One is loss of habitat. Jaguars require large areas to hunt and survive. (Continue Reading)
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Tourism In Ecuador ~ Who Visita & When?
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To schedule your trip to Ecuador it is a good idea to know when you will be expected and when the season is low -- for bargains sure but also to know if what you are coming to see will be open and available. (Continue Reading)
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Ecuador Jewelry Going Worldwide
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Earrings, bracelets and necklaces made by women in Otavalo are in demand at US boutiques. Twice a month, the tagua and turquoise items are sent to the US by air, 100 kilos of these crafts. (Continue Reading)
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