Ecuador Expat and Travel Blog September Archive

The Many Wonders of the Valley of Longevity

09/23/08 22:16

Vilcabamba holds one of the most majestic sceneries the world can offer. Vilcabamba is a village in the southern regions of Ecuador which provides a perfect place to grow crops for its steady climate all year-round; low-cost living; food and water security, and more. It is also known as the "Valley of Longevity" because of the prolific wonders its people experience. For more news and photos of the Valley of Longevity visit it here.

Link: NaturalNews Releases Photo Tour of the Valley of Longevity: Vilcabamba, Ecuador

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Secure border, Ecuador tells Colombia

The border is one of the most sensitive areas of a country--most especially if your country is neighbor to another country with a decades-long civil conflict.

It is for this reason that Ecuador called on Colombia to add more troops, with international observers included, to keep watch of their common border and prevent rebels and war refugees from crossing over to Ecuador.

Link: Ecuador to Colombia: Secure border -- South Florida Sun-Sentinel.com

Ecuador's Hikers Paradise

Community based Tourism are gaining popularity this recent years. Like in Ecuador which showcases three places especially for hikers or for the ones looking for a fun-filled cultural and ecological adventure. Mountain Villages like Jima, Sarugo and What they call Principal ( a lush valley dominated by Volcan Fasanan). You can travel through these places by 2-3 hour bus rides.

Link: Explore Ecuador's Mountain Villages