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Equador /
Galapagos
Smaller than it's neighbors Columbia and Peru,
it is a stunningly beautiful and diverse
destination.
Travel through the country from the coast
through the uplands and mountain plains which remind of the Alto
Plano in Bolivia-and you can see the snow-capped volcano from the
tropical jungles threaded by rivers.
Area : 272,045 sq km
Population : 12.000.000
Capital : Quito
Language : Spanish
Major religion
:Christianity
Major Cities : Guayaquil, Manta,
Esmeraldas
Currency : Sucre
GNI per capita : $1790
Internet domain : .ec
Phonecode : # 593
Hotels : JW Marriott, Quito ; Hacienda
Pinsaqui ; Hotel Plaza Grande, Quito
Restaurants : Il Grillo, New City, Quito ; La
Querencia, New City, Quito ; Plaza de la Independencia ; El
Ventanal, Quito ; Verde Esmeralda, Quito
Cafes & Bars : Cafe Mosaico, Quito ; La
Ronda Street, colonial area Quito ;
Shopping : Qicentro, Quito ; Galeria Latina,
Quito ;
Attractions : Galapagos Islands and the
stunning wildlife (Iguanas, Tortoises, Sea Lions, Cormorants and
counless other bird species); Cathedral of Quito ; Old Quito ;
Cuyabeno ; San Francisco Church & Monastry ; Parque
Metropolitano, Quito ; Glapagos can either be visited by flying in
from Quito/Guayaquil to one of the island groups two airports.
Alternatively cruising the most popular way to go- ie. MV Santa
Cruz.
Airports : Quito (UIO) 5km from city,
Guayaquil (GYE) 4km from city
Must play 18 @ : Quito G.C.
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