The second smallest country in South America has abundance of cultural diversity with mestizos, Caucasians, Africans and blacks all living together in peace and harmony. As diverse as its culture, Ecuador’s geographical diversity is also remarkable. It is divided into four regions, namely, The Andes, the Amazon Rainforest, The Coast, and the Galapagos Islands.
Home to many cultures and ethnic groups in the past and present, Ecuador has a rich culture. Folkloric events and religious festivals that take place all year round are a main feature of Ecuador. The rhythms of marimba and salsa music which add colors to the dance festivals in Ecuador are part of Ecuador’s culture. This tropical country has abundance of species given the huge number of habitats within the country. Monkeys’ species in the Amazonian lowlands include the howler, spider, woolly, capuchin, squirrel monkeys and many more. These can be seen in their natural habitat at Reserva Producción Faunística Cuyabeno and Parque Nacional Yasuní. Apart from this, anteaters, river dolphins, jaguars, pumas and the Andean spectacled bear can also be seen. Bird species include the Andean condor and the carunculated caracara which can be seen in the high Andean grasslands of Parque Nacional Cotopaxi. The Amazon is the habitat of vast species of marine including the electric eel and the catfish. You can enjoy the beauty of flora and fauna in Ecuador in its national parks such as the Galapagos National Park.
Famous cities in Ecuador include Quito which is the historical center of the country. The city has restored and preserved ancient buildings and magnificent churches. The city features narrow streets with vendors selling various stuff and constant strumming of guitars that cannot be ignored. Be it the Andean volcanoes, the Galapagos Islands, the tropical forests or the Amazon basin, you can experience it all in the small country of Ecuador.
