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| − | + | '''Ecuador''' is a country in [[South America]] known for straddling the [[equator]]; its capital [[Quito]] is a mere 20 miles from the equator, presenting barely varying day lengths by around 15 minutes. Because Ecuador is tropical, though, [[winter]] and [[summer]] don't occur simultaneously, as they are both temperate seasons. | |
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| + | [[User:SGuySMW|I]] visited Ecuador for 12 days and I loved it. Ecuador is one of the most underrated countries in [[South America]], if not the world. If you want to stay, then I recommend the capital Quito. For a day, you can visit the old town (filled with impressive [[Catholic Church|Catholic]] churches, from a Baroque cathedral looking over a large plaza to a well-designed Gothic basilica) and stand with one foot on both hemispheres at the [[equator]] (fun fact: Ecuador was actually named after the equator). For another day, you can ride the [[Cable car|teleferico]] up an active [[volcano]] and enjoy the magnificent views of Quito and the surrounding [[Andes]]. Maybe you'll see some [[llama]]s as well. Another exciting adventure out of Quito would be a tour of [[Mindo]] and its surrounding cloud forests. Oh, and did I mention you can feed [[hummingbird]]s? There are 152 different species of hummingbird in Ecuador alone (around 40% of all species). Overall, Mindo's cloud forests are incredibly biodiverse (much like the entire country). Even by looking at the different [[tanager]]s, you'll easily fall in love. | ||
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| + | However, there is the [[Galápagos Islands]]. Beware of [[Pinniped|seals]] everywhere you look. | ||
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| + | Islands aside, I highly recommend visiting Ecuador. | ||
| + | ==Antarctic research== | ||
| + | Ecuador is one of 30 countries with a research in [[Antarctica]]. Just like how [[Peru]] neighbours Ecuador, the Peruvian base too neighbours the Ecuadorian base. | ||
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Latest revision as of 16:56, 19 July 2024
Ecuador is a country in South America known for straddling the equator; its capital Quito is a mere 20 miles from the equator, presenting barely varying day lengths by around 15 minutes. Because Ecuador is tropical, though, winter and summer don't occur simultaneously, as they are both temperate seasons.
Review
I visited Ecuador for 12 days and I loved it. Ecuador is one of the most underrated countries in South America, if not the world. If you want to stay, then I recommend the capital Quito. For a day, you can visit the old town (filled with impressive Catholic churches, from a Baroque cathedral looking over a large plaza to a well-designed Gothic basilica) and stand with one foot on both hemispheres at the equator (fun fact: Ecuador was actually named after the equator). For another day, you can ride the teleferico up an active volcano and enjoy the magnificent views of Quito and the surrounding Andes. Maybe you'll see some llamas as well. Another exciting adventure out of Quito would be a tour of Mindo and its surrounding cloud forests. Oh, and did I mention you can feed hummingbirds? There are 152 different species of hummingbird in Ecuador alone (around 40% of all species). Overall, Mindo's cloud forests are incredibly biodiverse (much like the entire country). Even by looking at the different tanagers, you'll easily fall in love.
However, there is the Galápagos Islands. Beware of seals everywhere you look.
Islands aside, I highly recommend visiting Ecuador.
Antarctic research
Ecuador is one of 30 countries with a research in Antarctica. Just like how Peru neighbours Ecuador, the Peruvian base too neighbours the Ecuadorian base.
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