Historical & Cultural Landmarks in Ecuador

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Ecuador: Natural and Geographic Landscape

The Editor Mon, 08/08/2022 - 22:02

Ecuador encompasses a wide range of natural landscapes and climates, from the arid Pacific lowland coast to the snowcapped peaks of the Andes to the eastern tropical lowland plains of Amazonia. It also includes the Galápagos Islands off the country's western coast in the Pacific Ocean.

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City of Quito, World Heritage Site (Ecuador)

4 years ago By The Editor

Quito, Ecuador's capital, sits high in the Andean foothills. Constructed on the foundations of an ancient Incan city, it’s known for its well-preserved colonial center, rich with 16th- and 17th-century churches and other structures blending European, Moorish and indigenous styles.

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Historic Center of Santa Ana de los Ríos de Cuenca, World Heritage Site (Ecuador)

4 years ago By The Editor

The Historic Center of Santa Ana de los Ríos de Cuenca is a remarkable example of a planned inland Spanish town that bears witness to the principles of Renaissance urban planning in the Americas. Founded in 1577, it has preserved its original orthogonal plan over four centuries.

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Zaruma, Colonial Gold Town (Ecuador)

The Editor Sun, 06/28/2020 - 11:43

Zaruma, a town in southern Ecuador, is known for its republic-era architecture, gold mines, culture, and traditions and for having been founded by Spanish explorer Alonso de Mercadillo. The town is, more recently, becoming known for its coffee, gastronomy, and art.

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