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Malecon entre la 38 y la 40. (Guayas)
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| Ecuador , on the west coast of South America, is characterized by its rich ethnic culture and beautiful scenery. Within its borders you'll find the Andes mountains, volcanoes, virgin jungles and outstanding marine ecosystems featuring infinite shoals of multicolored fish and the giant turtles of the Galapagos islands. |
| As well as an enormous variety of the most extraordinary landscapes, the country boasts many cultural attractions, including countless Inca remains and the historical center of Quito, the capital of Ecuador. | |
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| Salinas, on the Santa Elena peninsula of the Guayas region, is a beach surrounded by numerous saltwater lagoons, making it the perfect spot for all kinds of water sports such as deep-sea fishing, sailing, surfing and scuba-diving. |
| Salinas, on the Santa Elena peninsula of the Guayas region, is a beach surrounded by numerous saltwater lagoons, making it the perfect spot for all kinds of water sports such as deep-sea fishing, sailing, surfing and scuba-diving. | |
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 Deep-sea fishing. This is one of the most popular sports in Salinas thanks to its endless kilometers of coastline, calm waters and excellent climate. |
| The Route of the Sun. This is the name of the road than runs along the entire coastline, passing through picturesque fishing villages. |
| Guayaquil. Just a few minutes from Salinas is the town of Guayaquil where, thanks to considerable urban development done recently, visitors will find brand new shopping centers, including Malecon 2000, among other attractions. |
| Quito. At the monument erected on Parallel Zero, visitors can stand with one foot in the Southern Hemisphere and one in the Northern. |
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| Thanks to its wealth of landscapes and enclaves, Ecuador boasts a wide variety of gastronomic specialties, highlights of which include "Pescado en Cocada", or fish stew; "Biche" (shrimp and potatoes served in a spicy sauce); and rice with vegetables, all typical dishes of the coastal zones. In the mountain regions, "Secos" (stews) of lamb or chicken; roast pork with "Llapingachos" (potato cakes); and "Mote Cocido" (baked corn) are all very popular. |
| Although there are many international restaurants specializing in Japanese, French, Italian and Spanish cuisine, it is very common to find little local establishments all along the coast offering more exotic Ecuadorian specialties. |
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| Visitors to Ecuador can purchase fine works of craftmanship such as colorful paintings, sculptures and small ornaments made from a variety of materials, as well as leather goods and Panama straw hats. |
| Local stores and shopping centers are usually open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. |
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| Time Zone: UTC - 6 |
| Currency: US Dollar. |
| Idioma oficial: Spanish and Quechua. |
| Population: Approximately 13 million inhabitants.. |
| Health information: No vaccinations are required for entering the country, although it is recommended to get yellow fever, typhoid, polio, hepatitis A and B vaccines. Should there be any epidemics, rabies and meningitis shots are also advisable. |
| Electricity: The country uses 110 V voltage. |
| Payment options: In addition to cash, the majority of establishments accept major international credit cards such as VISA, MasterCard, American Express and Diners' Club. Travelers checks are also generally accepted if you provide proper identification. |
| Banking hours: Banks are usually open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday, and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays.. |
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