North Coast & Lowlands

Ecuador

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Canoa, Ecuador - February 20, 2015: Activity in the late afternoon on the beach in Canoa, Ecuador on February 20, 2015

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Ecuador's north coast doesn't make it onto the itineraries of many international travelers – it's hard to compete in a country that offers so much variety. But for surfers, backwoods explorers and nature lovers, this is a hidden treasure.

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Amazon Adventures, Cotopaxi Cowboys, and Quito Culture: Ecuador in 10 Days

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  1. 1 Straddling the Middle of the World at the world’s equatorial border of zero degrees
  2. 2 Riding a horse in the style of a traditional Cotopaxi Chagra
  3. 3 Hiking at the base of volcanoes in Cotopaxi National Park
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