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The Yunguilla Reserve

Posted by Website Introductions: Coming back after vanishing 30 years ago, the pale-headed Brush-finch is just one among the number of critically endangered species that are being protected by the Yunguilla Reserve here in Ecuador. The Reserve was created to protect and preserve Ecuador's prized wildlife, and to be enjoyed by tourists coming from all over the world. Come and
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Real Estate Property for Sale in Vilcamba

Posted by Website Introductions: Vilcamba, Ecuador, is one of those regions in that nation that you can consider rural. Set atop the mountains of Ecuador, Villacamba serves as a breath of fresh air from all the business the cities down the mountain brings. A number of real estate properties in Vilcamba are now for sale. For more information about the place, visit Vilcamba.cwc.net
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The Green Adventure: Yunguilla and Tulipe

Posted by Website Introductions: Tired of the deep, blue sea Then it's probably time for you to hit something green, like Yunguilla and Tulipe in Ecuador. This grassy town serves as a reserve for its extensive array of flora and fauna. Neaby, you will see the forest that covers a part of the place. It is largely underdeveloped, so you won't see any hotel nearby. Instead, what
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An Online Forum

Posted by Website Introductions: The best way to know more about a community is always to interact with your fellow community members. Talking to a person is always the best way to know more about him/her. This is exactly why online forums like Ecuador Forums was created. Hopefully, this will give people like you more room to know much about each other and the country they are
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Hotels in Quito

Posted by Website Introductions: If you have plans to go to Ecuador for the first time, visit the capital city of Quito before everything else. It's a city of rich culture. You should not waste it. And with that, here are some of Quito's hotels where you can check in while you are busy strolling around this lovely city. Link: Quito Hotels Ecuador Hotels Quito Ecuador
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See - Talk - Buy

Posted by Website Introductions: Ecuador is a nice place to buy property or invest in real estate. We usually buy using agents and their websites which are full of descriptive narration about the properties they sell. Here is a place where there is less of text but more in the visual format. You also have the option of contacting them free on skype and sorting out the right deal
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Visit Yunguilla

Posted by Website Introductions: If you feel that living amidst the towering skyscrapers of Quito is not for you, then better go and live in the countryside, where it is more peaceful. One rural area that has been getting much information is Yunguilla, a long valley that starts from the south of Cuenca and ends near the port of Machala. Interestingly, properties in this area are
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Land in Ecuador - Theory of Relativity

Posted by Website Introductions: You must have heard real estate agents often tell you to invest in places like Ecuador since land is cheap over there. This in fact might act as a repellent since we tend to think why is land so cheap over there Let me dispel the myth and tell you that in actual practise it is not cheap but cheaper, hence you the the relative difference. No
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Got some spare bucks

Posted by Website Introductions: Ecuador is a place where you would like to relax for some time when you are fed up with the hustle and bustle of the western world. This is not only your desire but also of many people like you. So one way of exploiting this desire to your favour is to buy an exotic propery in Ecuador and earn from it, here is one if you have about a million
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Short-Term Apartment Rental

Posted by Website Introductions: Once you reach Quito, you will realize that it is a city that cannot be visited for only a week. To discover it takes months, and you cannot possibly live inside the hotel room for a month or so without burning your wallets. The best location to live in is still an apartment like this one. The featured apartment is available for short-term use.
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White Water Rafting Guide

Posted by Website Introductions: Ecuador is any whitewater rafter's paradise. This is because of the jungles and rivers accessible in a small area, making travel time shorter than what you will naturally have when you decide to raft somewhere else. Furthermore, the rivers in Ecuador vary in difficulty. This means that a beginner and an expert can surely find a suitable river to
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Realize before it goes

Posted by Website Introductions: It is a common experience with most of us that we do not realize the value of a possession unless we cease to posses it or it ceases to exist. This could be true about human beings, animals and even non-living objects. Here is a group which is trying to make people realize the value of forests and their animals before they actually lose them.
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The Handy Stuff

Posted by Website Introductions: Ecuador is a place which one should certainly visit once in his or her lifetime. Of course once you visit it, you would want to visit it more often. It is always better to have some information about any place you would want to travel beforehand, which comes in handy during your travels. So before you pack your handy suitcase, just read this handy
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Ecuadorian Ecotours

Posted by Website Introductions: Ecotourism can be really confusing at times. The recent boom in that industry has prompted travel agencies to put the prefix 'eco-' to their travel packages. But what is ecotourism in reality What are the qualifications If you are confused, let Ecuador Explorer be the one to give you a genuine ecological tour. You will see for yourself that
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The Black Sheep Inn

Posted by Website Introductions: When was the last time you have stayed in a rural area, on a hillside Have you ever been to such an area, anyway If you have not, then now is your chance to do so and enjoy the life in the countryside, here in The Black Sheep Inn near Chugchilan, Ecuador. Like what was said in their official website (linked here), even their bathrooms have a
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In A Farm

Posted by Website Introductions: Many of you, readers of this blog, are probably people who live in the city and so used to it. You've probably never lived in a rural area, near a farm, where there are less cars and more of fresh air and endless greens. There is still a way for you to experience that. The first way that will come to mind is to buy your own farm. But what if you
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Welcome to Esmeraldas

Posted by Website Introductions: There exists a province in Ecuador that is very well-known for the overflowing vegetation that inhabits its lands. It is Esmeraldas in northeast Ecuador, named such because of its green color (thanks to the vegetation) that reminds people of emeralds. Aside from its vegetation and wildlife, Esmeraldas is also a tourist magnet because of its many
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Mystery demystified

Posted by Website Introductions: Rules and regulations form a part and parcel of life everywhere. In fact the life of a common citizen is much affected by the rules made at the top level of the government and authorities. Not everyone of us has the intuition to uncover the mysteries hidden behind the legal paraphernalia so we need a writer similar to the one who wrote this page.
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Ecuador FAQ

Posted by Website Introductions: Is Ecuador a safe country What can I do in Ecuador How much money do I need to for my trip These and more questions are often asked by people who are interested to go to and experience Ecuador. So, once and for all, we bring you to this FAQ page where most of the queries asked by tourists will be answered. Your question is not answered in the
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Welcome to Quito

Posted by Website Introductions: After a trip to the Galapagos Island and the Amazon Jungle, it's time to go back to Quito, Ecuador's capital city. Lucky for you, the fun does not end in Galapagos or the Amazon. Quito is also full of things that are pleasing to the eye, being a mix between a contemporary and colonial city. The architecture itself is astounding and will not be
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Book Yourself Online

Posted by Website Introductions: Ecuador may be a small nation in South America, but do not underestimate what it has to offer. For instance, the famed Galapagos Islands is under Ecuador's jurisdiction, not to mention a section of the Amazon rainforest. To personally visit Ecuador, come and book yourself for a tour here in Ecuador Tours Online. With Ecuador Tours online, looking
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Ecuador: Retirement Haven

Posted by Website Introductions: Costa Rican beaches are fine. Snow-capped Chilean mountains are also fine. Brazilian jungles are also fine. But what if you want to have these sunny beaches, snow-capped mountains, and moist jungles in the same territory Why, there's only one place to go to--Ecuador Ecuador is not also an environmental haven. It's also an ease on our wallets as
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The Finite Element

Posted by Website Introductions: Buying or selling of land has always been an attractive proposition mainly because of the fact that land is a limited resource and human beings are literally infinite in their capacity of propagate their species. But some lands are more attractive than others (remember Animal Farm by George Orwell) so find out why the land in Ecuador is
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The Bug (ging) Question

Posted by Website Introductions: Ecuador is a place where one would certainly like to stay for some period at least if not settle permanently after retirement. But then it is not an easy decision to shift permanently to a place which isn't very strong economically. But having to live without bugs might be a strong reason and it shows the mighty power of the small bug. Find out
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Live Life Kingsize

Posted by Website Introductions: Ecuador is a place where you might be interested in spending your leisure time whether it is after retirement or even during your working period. There are many features which make Ecuador an interesting option for you including the adventure of public transport and so on. So what are you waiting for Just read on this page and start packing your
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A Fifth Region

Posted by Website Introductions: In an ever globalizing environment, limiting political power to those who are geographically living in a nation. Those who are rightful citizens living outside the country should also have the power to choose their leaders and be represented. This is especially true in the case of Ecuador. This is why President Correa promised last year to create
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Hostal de la Rabida and its Rabbit

Posted by Website Introductions: La Rabida is an old house transformed by new owners into a small hotel. Its not just an ordinary hotel because they have their own mascot, a big black rabbit. Indeed, it is one of the attractions of the hotel and it has been there for almost a decade. That is aside from their great food and great accommodation services of course. Link: Hostal
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