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Quito is located 20 km south of the equator at 2.800
m above sea level, making it the highest capital in the world and, with
2.7 million inhabitants, the largest city in the country. |
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A symbol of the city is La Virgen de Quito, the only winged Virgin Mary
in the world.
She stands on top of a sphere and steps on a snake, which is a classic
image of the Madonna.
On her head and a crown of twelve stars for the tribes of Israel. |
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The Franciscan monastery with the church of San Francisco is one of the
oldest buildings in the city, as construction began in 1536 on the
remains of an Inca palace. |
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Ecuador has the best chocolate in the world. |
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The baroque church of La Compañía de Jesus.
The exterior does not convey the beauty of the interior, which is
extensively decorated with gold leaf, gilded plaster and wood carvings.
The church is considered to be the most lavishly decorated in Quito. |
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Mitad del Mundo;
The center of the world.
The sun is exactly at its zenith here at noon on March 21st and
September 23rd. |
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The Cotacachi National Park.
The crater lake is 86m deep. |
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The famous Otavalo Indigenous Market is the largest in South America.
Here, vendors offer a variety of weavings such as the famous ponchos and
other textiles such as carpets, mittens and scarves.
Due to the colors of the textiles on display, this market looks like a
rainbow. |
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We visit a local Angla community.
Here we get authentic insights into the everyday life of the families. |
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Ein Schamanen Ritual |
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The Alambi Reserve is a cloud forest conservation project in the famous
Tandayapa Valley.
Its role is essential in protecting important species, including some
endemic species. |
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In Mindo visit the local butterfly garden and breeding facility. |
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The
Cotopaxi National Park with one of the highest active snow-capped
volcanoes in the world. |
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The Cotopaxi Vulcano 5.897m |
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Wild Horses |
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The Limpiopungo Lagoon, a glacial lake at an altitude of 3.900
m. |
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We reach the Chimborazo National Park.
With a height of 6.263m, Chimborazo is the
highest mountain in Ecuador. |
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Memorial |
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Cuenca is one of the most beautiful colonial cities in Ecuador and is a
UNESCO World Heritage Site. |
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