The secrets of the Ecuadorian flag
The secrets of the Ecuadorian flag Have you noticed any similarities between the flags of Colombia, Venezuela and Ecuador? Yes? It’s normal, they are made from the flag of Gran Colombia. Let’s discover together the meanings and history of the Ecuadorian flag. The history of the Ecuadorian flag On September 26, 1860, Ecuador signed the […]
Iconic animals of the Galapagos Islands
Iconic animals of the Galapagos Islands Located 1000 km from the Equator, in the Pacific Ocean, this archipelago is classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Galapagos consists of 19 islands and has an exceptional fauna and flora. Through this article, we will discover together 5 animals of the Galapagos Islands. The Blue-footed Booby, […]
Ecuador: a paradise for birds
Ecuador: a paradise for birds This small Latin American country has a unique and very rich fauna and flora. Ecuador has 1671 different species of birds. This is twice as many as North America and 3 times as many as Europe. Let’s discover together the emblematic birds of this country. The Cock of […]
Do you know what currency is used in Ecuador?
Do you know what currency is used in Ecuador? It has already been 20 years since Ecuador swapped its national currency, the “Sucre” for the US Dollar. But why did it change its currency? Let’s discover together in this article some tips and tricks for your trip as well as the reason why Ecuador adopted […]
The Shrimps: Ecuador’s rose gold!
The Shrimps: Ecuador’s rose gold! Do you like shrimps? I bet you do. But did you know that Ecuador is the main producer of these little creatures in Latin America? This country, small in Latin America, is yet one of the 5 main shrimp exporting countries along with India, Vietnam, Indonesia and Thailand in the […]
The jewel of Ecuador: the banana
The jewel of Ecuador Did you know that Ecuador has a treasure that everyone loves? Yes! And it’s…the banana! Indeed, in 2019, this small Latin American country was the world’s largest exporter of bananas! Let’s discover together the overview of the Ecuadorian specialties made from this wonderful fruit. Various varieties of banana First of […]
We all melt for Ecuadorian chocolate
We melt for Ecuadorian chocolate Ecuador and chocolate… two words that will delight your taste buds! Did you know that most chocolate bars you’re enjoying at home are made from cocoa beans from Ecuador?Let’s discover the story of chocolate in this small country of South America Ecuador: the world’s leading cocoa producer At the beginning […]
Gastronomy in Ecuador: one of the best in Latin America
Gastronomy in Ecuador: one of the best in Latin America Ecuador, a small country in Latin America, has, despite its size, a great gastronomy, which makes its jealous its South America neighbours . So let’s have together a nice visit with the following overview of the typical dishes of this beautiful country with its “thousand […]
Ecuador: Do you know where the name of this country comes from?
Ecuador: Do you know where the name of this country comes from? 💡 Did you know that Ecuador 🇪🇨 as a Latin American country, takes its name from the first French Geodesic Mission commissioned in 1736 to measure the shape of the earth 🌎 📌 Ecuador, which comes from the Latin aequator (“the one who […]
Global tourism and coronavirus / Covid-19: issues and challenges
Global tourism and coronavirus / Covid-19: issues and challenges The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) is the United Nations institution responsible for promoting responsible, ethical, sustainable and universally accessible tourism.However, the current coronavirus/Covid-19 pandemic has strongly challenged the principles of mobility and free movement of travelers, thus having a strong impact on international tourism. In a […]