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	Culture of Ecuador - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Other Amerindian languages spoken in Ecuador include Awapit (spoken by the Awá), A'ingae (spoken by the Cofan), Shuar Chicham (spoken by the Shuar), Achuar-Shiwiar (spoken by the Achuar and the Shiwiar), Cha'palaachi (spoken by the Chachi), Tsa'fiki (spoken by the Tsa'chila), Paicoca (spoken by the Siona and Secoya) and Wao Tededo (spoken by the Waorani).
		Graffiti is integral to the urban culture of Quito.
		Ambato, a city in central Ecuador, is known as the "City of the three Juanes", with Juan Montalvo (a novelist and essayist), Juan León Mera (author of the words to Ecuador's national anthem, "Salve, Oh Patria") and Juan Benigo Vela (another novelist and essayist) all sharing it as a place of birth.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Culture_of_Ecuador (1543 words)

	Ecuador culture, see our ecuadorian culture and population
		Our culture mirrors the demographics of the country itself, and is a rich amalgam of various influences.
		In Ecuador the predominant religion is Roman Catholicism, but many communities still preserve their ancient beliefs of worship of the earth, the mountains, and the sun.
		Ecuador's colonial religious architecture is predominantly baroque, and in this style the main edifices (churches and convents) are unequaled in the World.
	www.ecuadors.org /culture.htm (338 words)

	Ecuador - History
		Ecuador's culture and history mirrors the diversity of its landscape.
		Culture continued to thrive and diversify, and by 500 BC large cities had been established along the coast.
		After conquering Ecuador, Huayna Capac indoctrinated the tribes to Quechua, the language of the Incas, which is still widely spoken in Ecuador.
	www.geographia.com /ecuador/histroy.htm (707 words)

	Ecuador Facts : Culture of Ecuador \| Travel Tips
		The smallest country in the rugged Andean highlands, Ecuador has an array of vibrant indigenous cultures, well-preserved colonial architecture, otherworldly volcanic landscapes and dense rainforest.
		Ecuador is a wonderful destination for travelers who are interested in the outdoors and nature-related activities.
		Ecuador 's highest peak, the 6310m (20,700ft) Chimborazo, is not for daytrippers - if you're not an experienced climber, stick to the area around the mountain, which is great for less strenuous treks.
	www.ecuadorsbest.com (1005 words)

	Wikinfo \| Ecuador (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-05)
		The Republic of Ecuador is a country of South America.
		The Republic of Ecuador was one of three countries that emerged from the collapse of Gran Colombia in 1830 (the others being Colombia and Venezuela).
		A border war with Peru that flared in 1995 was resolved in 1999, although Peru still occupies and claims a large portion of territory to the east of Ecuador that was once Ecuadorean territory and which Ecuador still considers to belong to Ecuador.
	www.wikinfo.org /wiki.php?title=Ecuador (231 words)

	Kayak Ecuador - Whitewater Paddle Sports and River Conservation in Ecuador (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-05)
		Ecuador is a country about the size of Colorado, located along the earth's equatorial band on the western edge of the South American continent and bordered by Colombia to the North, and Peru to the South and East.
		Ecuador has the greatest biodiversity of any country in the world in relation to its size.
		Close to 80% of the biodiversity in the country is found in the Amazon region, which is the least populated and undeveloped part of Ecuador.
	www.kayakecuador.com (643 words)

	Ecuador culture - cultural travel planner and tours
		Ecuador's colonial roots are not confined to the history books, they are visible in everyday life even after almost two hundred years of independence from Spain.
		Ecuador's highly inequitable economic and social structure can be traced to colonial era racial discrimination and land tenure patterns, and to its dominant European cultural expressions.
		Ecuador's lack of a stable political system is both the result and cause of the nation's disparate class structure, regionalism, and roller coaster economy.
	www.traveltoecuador.net /Library/ecuador-culture.htm (4131 words)

	Culture in Ecuador – the life, the people and folklore
		Deeply influenced by other Ecuador cultures, is possible to see them still with their typical costumes, continuing with their traditions and festivities, and speaking their mother language, Quichua.
		Probably some of the most interesting Ecuador cultures are located in the Amazon Region, specially for the location and for the lack of access combined with the dense rainforest.
		In Ecuador culture, specially in the tropical rainforest everything is possible, plants have power, even rocks have a spirit, myths and legends are all around and respect towards the environment and towards people is what really matters.
	www.ecuadorspanish.com /culture/cultures.html (317 words)

	About Ecuador - Travel, Maps, Flag and Information
		The Republic of Ecuador is a country in northwestern South America, bounded by Colombia on the north, by Peru on the east and south, and by the Pacific Ocean on the west.
		The culture of Ecuador is as diverse as the landscape of the country itself.
		Ecuador can be split up into three parts, geographically; the Costa (coast), the Sierra (mountains) and El Oriente (the east; which includes the Amazonic region).
	www.canadiancontent.net /profiles/Ecuador.html (487 words)

	Ecuador Ethnicity - Ecuador General Information : GoEcuador.com
		Culturally, Ecuador is a breath of fresh air thanks to the indigenous communities.
		The official recognition designated Ecuador as a country that is pluri-cultural and multiethnic.
		Afro-Americans were brought to Ecuador in the 16th and 17th century as slaves.
	www.goecuador.com /ecuador-general-info/ecuador-ethnicity.html (387 words)

	Ecuador Coast Culture - Ministry of Tourism - Ecuador
		Although the Pacific Coast may not be home to cities as well known for their cultural heritage as the cities of the Andes, the Coast is home to many sites where the history of centuries past lives on.
		Another coastal spot of great cultural importance is the is Zaruma, located in the province of El Oro, in southern Ecuador.
		Remains of this culture are found in communities throughout the region.
	www.vivecuador.com /html2/eng/coast_culture.htm (646 words)

	Ecuador Galapagos People and Culture
		The main concentration of fl people are in the province of Esmeraldas in the north west of Ecuador with the rest spread around the other provinces along with other white cultures in the major cities.
		The hand shake is also another emphasized custom in Ecuador along with the time of day, for example, good morning till 12 am (buenos dias), afternoon (tardes) and evening (noches) you can take if not fluent from your local guidebooks on basic Spanish along with excuse me (disculpas) and asking for permission (con permiso).
		Today the number of surviving cultures has diminished due to disease, hard times and as with the North American Sioux, Cheyenne, Navajo Indians, etc. have been similarly ostracized from their lands for capital gain and exploitation amongst other reasons weakening the structural roots of each culture to near extinction.
	www.thebestofecuador.com /culture.htm (1312 words)

	Adventure Life Ecuador trips explore the diverse Ecuadorian culture and history
		The history of pre-Inca Ecuador is lost in a misty tangle of time and legend, and the earliest historical details date back only as far as the 11th century AD.
		Ecuador is currently one of the safest countries to visit in South America.
		Thanks to its agreeable climate and patchwork of habitats (alpine grasslands, coastal swamps, tropical rainforest), Ecuador is one of the most species-rich nations on earth, and ecologists have dubbed Ecuador a megadiversity hotspot.
	www.adventure-life.com /ecuador/ecuador_history.php (1053 words)

	Ecuador Hotels, Tourism, and Travel Information \| Ecuador.com (via CobWeb/3.1 vn1.cs.wustl.edu) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-05)
		In Ecuadorâs case, the rivalry is between its two leading cities: Quito and Guayaquil.
		Juan Jose Flores was Ecuadorâs first president, and much of his support came from the city of Quito and the highlands in the central part of the country.
		Ecuador is one of South Americaâs smaller countries but that doesnât mean its territorial ambitions are small - quite the opposite.
	www.ecuador.com.cob-web.org:8888 (703 words)

	Ecuador Culture
		The Amazon basin is equally as rich in indigenous culture as the highlands.
		In addition to the numerous native cultures, Ecuador is home to a Mestizo culture, and a sizable Afro-Ecuadorian culture (approximately ½ million), the descendants of African slaves who worked on coastal sugar plantations in the sixteenth century.
		Modernization has not robbed Ecuador's cities and towns of their distinct local flavors largely because it is people not just historic sites that give these places their character.
	www.traveldocs.com /ec/culture.htm (292 words)

	Ecuador Art & Culture Archives - Ecuador Travel Magazine :: Go Ecuador .com
		Ecuador is considered "magical" country due to its complex and diverse cultural components.
		To be able to see this subtlety, however, one must understand the symbolic tools of communication used in indigenous festivities and rituals.
		In the Fiesta de la Jora, held during the Winter Equinox, an alcoholic beverage made of corn, chicha de jora, is used to praise Inti (the sun God) and to usher in the planting season.
	www.goecuador.com /magazine/art-culture-archive.html (165 words)

	Ecuador
		Culturally, Ecuador is home to close to 50 different indigenous groups, which comprise approximately 40% of the population.
		His administration's elimination of corruption charges for ex-president Abdalá Bucaram was the last straw, and the subsequent formation of the largely middle-class "forajido" movement ("outlaws", referring to Gutierrez's label for the most recent protesters) led the Congress to remove Gutierrez from office.
		Ecuador is known for its extensive natural resources, including timber, minerals and oil, and therefore has been the site of countless conflicts over the rights to these resources.
	www.globalexchange.org /countries/americas/ecuador (508 words)

	Experience the Culture of Ecuador
		The culture of Ecuador will open your eyes to a people who, while not financially prosperous, are definitely rich with happiness and family values.
		In Quito, Ecuador’s capital situated about fourteen miles south of the equator, a diverse array of offerings is available, from alpaca crafts, panama hats, antiques, wool blankets and rugs; not just souvenirs of your vacation, but little pieces of the culture of Ecuador that you can take home.
		The culture of Ecuador is rooted in its history, but in more modern times, the country’s political agenda appears to hold its economy back.
	www.ecuadorsbest.com /culture.html (623 words)

	Ecuador: UNESCO Culture Sector
		The objectives of this organization are the diffusion, research, exhibition, documentation, and education of contemporary art.
		Although its strength is in paintings, the institution has adapted its methodology and guidelines to new forms of expression in contemporary art, including other types of support such as photography and video.
		International Biennial of Cuenca Ecuador Cuenca, Ecuador 11 Apr 2007 - 08 Jun 2007 Non-profit cultural and academic organization, established in April 1987.
	portal.unesco.org /culture/en/ev.php-URL_ID=14422&URL_DO=DO_TOPIC&URL_SECTION=-277.html (179 words)

	About Ecuador: Art and Culture - Ecuador Amazing Direct Tour Operators, Ecuador Tours, Galapagos Cruises (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-05)
		The Machalilla Culture, from 1,800 years B.C., represents an artistic and technological advance; their ceramic work displays forms that were not known in Valdivia, such as earthenware bowls on low pedestals, jars with high necks, and, most noteworthy, long thin jars with spouts on top.
		The music of Ecuador reflects the multiethnic and multicultural character of the country, Ecuador´s music has been influenced by African rhythms, traditional Andean music, and indigenous music from the jungle.
		It is currently part of folk culture and has a slow rhythm, poetic and sentimental texts, and melancholy melodies.
	www.ecuadoramazing.com /learn/abc4.html (1926 words)

	Amazon.com: Culture Shock! Ecuador: A Guide to Customs & Etiquette: Books: Nicholas Crowder (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-05)
		Ecuador covers the history, geography, economy, class structure, social and business customs, festivals, food, arts and language of this colorful land.
		We have been living in Ecuador for the last 7 months and purchased this book before leaving home to help prepare for what was to be instore for us on our arrival to Ecuador.
		Whether you are planning a short term visit to Ecuador, or have plans to live there for a while, this book will really help the uninitiated, to better understand the Ecuadorian culture and the Ecuadorian way of thinking.
	www.amazon.com /Culture-Shock-Ecuador-Customs-Etiquette/dp/1558686053 (1524 words)

	Ecuador-Travel-Guide.org - Complete guide of Ecuador and the Galápagos
		The natural world of Ecuador is another one of the many things that attracts people from every corner of the world.
		Ecuador is known for many things, but one is the incredible diversity of its four regions.
		The art and culture of Ecuador is one of, if not the, most intriguing aspects of Ecuadorian life.
	www.ecuador-travel-guide.org (359 words)

	Ecuador Culture Society - Ministry of Tourism - Ecuador
		Six and a half million of Ecuador’s inhabitants live on the Pacific coast.
		The predominant religion is Catholicism but many communities still preserve their ancient beliefs of worship of the earth, the mountains, and the sun.
		In these sections, information is provided with respect to the diferences between the various ethnic groups of each area as well as information related to cultural activities unique to each area, museums, indigenous markets, and more.
	www.vivecuador.com /html2/eng/culture.htm (306 words)

	The Culture of Ecuador (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-05)
		In addition to the numerous native cultures, Ecuador is home to a Mestizo culture, and a sizable Afro-Ecuadorian culture (approximately a half-million), the descendants of African slaves who worked on coastal sugar plantations in the sixteenth century.
		In general, indigenous peoples in Ecuador suffer from economic deprivation, but are well-endowed in social capital (for example, social organization, family cohesiveness, and shared cultural values).
		Extremely well- organized at the grassroots, regional, and national levels along the lines of political, labor, or religious affiliation, they contribute to a vibrant social process that is contributing to the revitalization of the indigenous identity.
	www.globalvolunteers.org /1main/ecuador/ecuadorculture.htm (650 words)

	Ecuador - Republica del Ecuador - Country Profile - South America, Ecuador, Galapagos Tourism
		Advanced indigenous cultures flourished in Ecuador long before the area was conquered by the Inca empire in the 15th century.
		Art and Culture of Ecuador, painting, music, the theater, the dance and all the other expressions.
		Ecuador's history by Ministry of Tourism of Ecuador.
	www.nationsonline.org /oneworld/ecuador.htm (673 words)

	Economy of Ecuador, Culture of Ecuador, History of Ecuador, Ecuador Flag, Ecuador History
		Ecuador has a diverse population composed of people of European, Native American, and African descent.
		The flag of Ecuador has three horizontal bands of yellow (top, double width), blue, and red with the coat of arms superimposed at the center of the flag; similar to the flag of Colombia, which is shorter and does not bear a coat of arms.
		The Ecuador Government is presently working on strategies to increase productivity in the oil, communication and electric sectors.
	www.mapsofworld.com /country-profile/ecuador1.html (251 words)

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