Apr16
Published by misha in Adventure, Ecuador, Fishing, Kayaking, Photos, South America, Travel Stories
Galapagos Islands are volcanic islands located west of Ecuador in the Pacific Ocean. The islands are populated with sea turtles, humpback whales and the national park’s trails are inhabited by herons and albatrosses.
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Feb16
Published by Asya in Ecuador, Fishing, Hotels, Monuments, Relaxing, Resorts, Restaurants, Sightseeings, South America, Travel Stories, Walking
The Galapagos archipelago is part of Ecuador, a country in northwestern South America. It is situated 800 kilometers west of the Ecuadorian coast and lie directly on the equator. The archipelago encompasses over 50 islands of volcanic origin that are spread out over an area of about 4,500 square kilometers. The volcanic Galapagos platform originated probably not more than 15 million years ago and the oldest island not more than 2.4 million years ago.
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Dec03
Published by nerdeff in ACTIVITIES, CONTINENTS, COUNTRIES, Chillin, Ecuador, Praying, Sightseeings, South America, TOPICS, Travel Tips, Walking
Seventy kilometers from the city of Loja in the mountains of southern
Ecuador is the town of
El Cisne, the site of a much venerated
Marian shrine. The
basilica of El Cisne was built in 1742 and modeled after a similar basilica in Harlungenberg, Germany. In 1594, the inhabitants of the El Cisne region had desired their own religious relic, similar to the
Virgin of Guadalupe in Mexico City.
Continue reading If you are in Ecuador definetely go to Church of El Cisne
