American tourist killed in tour Chimborazo, November 25, 2015
eluniverso.com reported the Environment Ministry yesterday reported the death of a foreign tourist within the Fauna Production Reserve Chimborazo, in the area of the lagoon, near the second shelter, 5100 meters above sea level.
Staff at the tour operator with which made the trip tourists, unveiled a 911-ECU staff about the event and the entity reported in morning hours yesterday, the death of a US citizen to tourist Inside the reserve, who along with a group of climbers returning from the summit.
Ministry of Environment staff, rangers, along with members of the National Police and staff of the Ministry of Health conducted the rescue and mobilized the body to perform an autopsy to determine the exact causes of death of the tourist. Read Article
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Jackie Minchillo/internationalliving.com reported… From our balcony, aided only by a pair of binoculars, my husband and I sit and watch whales breach, roll, and spout all day long. Before I lived here, I figured that you’d have to hire a boat and go out for miles to see whales—but not here. For some reason—perhaps the […]
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eltelegrafo.com.ec reported that a state of emergency has been declared declared today in 17 provinces of the country because of the presence of El Niño. President Correa issued the emergency decree to last last 60 days. According to Ecuador’s Constitution, the state of emergency allows the President to suspend or limit freedom of movement, freedom […]
UPDATE TO STORY: SEVERAL SOURCES BELIEVED TO BE RELIABLE HAVE VERIFIED THAT MS. BROWN WAS LOCATED SAFE AND SOUND – NO LONGER MISSING CUICOCHA, COTACACHI Missing from Cuicocha, Cotacachi, Jill Brown was last seen in Cotacachi at 12:00pm on Saturday November 14th 2015. Contact Paola Ige in Ecuador at: 0993724572 or call 911. Police contact: […]
Three dead and 19 injured after the accident via Loja-Catamayo – November 13,2015 Eluniverso.com reported …. A bus transportation cooperative ‘Union Cariamanga’, covering the Loja Zapotillo route crashed Friday morning in Loja-Catamayo road. Product of the accident three people died and 19 were injured, so they were transferred to nursing homes and Loja Catamayo. It […]
Post Name Maximum Lodging Rate M & Maximum Per Diem ECUADOR Cuenca 118 84 202 ECUADOR Galapagos Islands 284 131 415 ECUADOR Guayaquil 173 102 275 ECUADOR Manta 108 71 179 ECUADOR Other 118 84 202 ECUADOR Quito 190 107 297 SOURCE – US DEPT OF STATE THINKING OF MOVING TO ECUADOR – READ THIS […]
americasquarterly.org/ Ecuador has embarked on a strategic campaign to draw international visitors, spending a record $60 million on tourism in 2014. Rising from the remains of the Inca empire, with a newly opened airport and a subway in the works, Ecuador’s capital blends colonial history, Andean culture and contemporary infrastructure. 1. Go colonial Quito’s historic […]
cuencahighlife.com reported… Protesters opposed to proposed constitutional amendments, including one that would allow President Rafael Correa to seek another term, clashed with police Wednesday night at the Parque Calderon glorieta. Police and protesters in a shoving match Wednesday night in Parque Calderon. Photo credit: El Tiempo Police and protesters in a shoving match Wednesday night […]
Sarah Lozanova wrote: The El Niño phenomenon of 2015-2016 is expected to be rival that of 1997-1998, which caused losses equal to 14.5 percent of Ecaudor’s GDP. El Niño causes a weakening of the trade winds, allowing heat to accumulate. The phenomenon shifts global weather, causing flooding in some areas and droughts in others. Ecuador […]
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QUITO, Ecuador, Nov. 9, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Ecuador is one of the most biologically and geographically diverse countries on the planet, increasingly recognized as an outstanding destination for travelers of all types. The World Travel Awards recently named Ecuador as South America’s 2015 Leading Green Destination, and the capital city of Quito earned the distinction […]
earlybirdinecuador.wordpress.com reported… Jan and I have been visiting and enjoying Canoa’s beaches now for over three years. On our near-daily strolls, we have had the pleasure of crossing paths with many an expat and Ecuadorian. However, an unexpected encounter this morning was quite at odds with all of our prior shell-hunting excursions. We were down […]
This is a post made by an expat in Ecuador on a Facebook group and involves a medical emergency her husband experienced while living on the coast of Ecuador. ———- This is a very long post about the availability of healthcare in rural areas on the coast and how important it is to know this […]
By Sylvan Hardy – cuencahighlife.com One of the most perplexing aspects of life in Cuenca — and a source of continuing befuddlement for expats — is the weather. It’s not only a point of confusion with expats, but even with locals who’ve lived in it all their lives. With the approach of an El Niño, […]
Quito (Pichincha).- The Ministry of Public Health of Ecuador (MSP) issued an epidemiological alert mandatory for health facilities of the Comprehensive Public Health Network and the complementary network due to the epidemiological alert issued by the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) / World Health Organization (WHO), for nine cases of Zika virus in Colombia. The […]
Galápagos Sea Lion Behavior Differences in Relation to Human Exposure Connor Piechota, Kevin Watson, & Ryan Fuxa College of Saint Benedict/ Saint John’s University Abstract Our study examined the behavioral differences of the Galápagos sea lion (Zalophus wollebaeki) in relation to human presence . Our main goal was to determine whether sea lions would be […]
Why Birdwatchers Flock to Ecuador Home to the highest density of bird species per acre on Earth, the country is a birder’s paradise smithosonianmag.com/Noah Strycker reported if you’re visiting Ecuador, I recommend the Tandayapa Valley area, a few hours’ drive northwest of Quito, for maximum bird and terrain exposure. Several excellent lodges cater to nature […]
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Bloomberg.com reported Ecuador’s government declared a nationwide state of emergency Saturday to prepare for a possible major eruption of a snow-capped volcano south of the nation’s capital, Quito. The decree, which includes suspending some constitutional rights and banning media from publishing unauthorized information, will allow the government to redirect budgeted funds for a possible emergency […]
PER DIEM RATES U.S. STATE DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEES 2015 MAX LODGING MEALS/INCIDENTALS MAXIMUM PER DIEM U.S. dollars Cuenca 118 84 202 Galapagos Islands 284 131 415 Guayaquil 164 109 273 Manta 108 71 179 Other 118 84 202 Quito 190 107 297 SOURCE: US STATE DEPARTMENT THINKING OF MOVING TO ECUADOR? READ THIS BOOK LEARN SPANISH […]
elcomercio.com reported Emergency Operations Committee of Quito was formed to work on prevention against a possible eruption of Cotopaxi volcano. Overall, the techniques work tables, according to the operating risks, are divided according to eight themes, according to Juan Zapata, Security Secretary of the Municipality of the city. The seventh has to do with education, […]
Internationalliving.com / Wendy DeChambeau reported, each time I visit Quito, I get to explore new and interesting areas, hear of fabulous events taking place, and meet more wonderful people. Among Quito’s 2-million-plus populace is a large community of international folks enjoying the affordable life and big-city buzz. You’ll find them pretty spread out, as there […]
theecologist.org / Galápagos rebellion against foreign investment in hotels, golf courses, luxury tourism Residents of Ecuador’s Galápagos islands are mounting angry protests against government plans to open the World Heritage Site to foreign investment in luxury tourism and hotels, writes Jane Shaw. They fear for the fragile ecology of the islands, for water shortages caused […]
Teenager from Oklahoma visiting Ecuador with his family disappeared on a hike in Banos Ecuador on Fathers Day 2013. August Reiger a teenager from the U.S. was visiting Ecuador with his family in 2013 after having graduated from high school. During a hike in Banos with his family he went ahead a short distance from […]
anna.aero reported… Located in the Tababela parish, about 18 kilometres east of the capital of Ecuador, Quito Airport (perhaps better known as Mariscal Sucre International Airport) is the primary international gateway to the country. Established in February 2013 to replace the old gateway, the airport caters for a population of three million and serves as […]
cnn.com / When people think Ecuador they think the Galapagos and while those enchanted islands are incredible there’s a lot more to this Andean country. Adventure seekers will love the active volcanoes, Romeos will make the most of the cheap red roses and fine chocolate and anyone with a sense of the fun won’t want […]
andes.info.ec reported the Guagua Pichincha volcano, whose last eruption process ended in 2000, presented on Wednesday tremor signals not recorded in the last 15 years and are associated with fluid movements within the volcano although ” these may not necessarily lead to an eruption, “said Thursday the Andes, Daniel Pacheco agency, shift manager Monitoring Center […]
plenglish.com reported the Geophisics Ecuadorian Institute reported today a high seismic activity en the Tungurahua volcano area. The volcano has 5 thousand meters of altitude and it was detected constant tremors because of the expulsion of gases and ashes. The Tungurahua volcano is located 180 kilometers to the south of the capital Quito, and the […]
Guayaquil Ecuador has a rich cultural heritage. During the ages some of the traditions have disappeared. However, one still exists that any visitor will find quaint but is not on the tourist route. In Ecuador serenades for you lover have existed for centuries. And Guayaquil has a long tradition of Lagarteros who perform serenades for […]
elcomercio.com reported the Ministry of Health reports 2,603 people infected in Ecuador with the chikungunya virus. The ministry is warning there is a risk of spreading throughout Ecuador. The virus is spread by the same breed of mosquito that carries the dengue virus. Esmeraldas Province has had more than 1,000 cases. There have also been […]
Tuesday, April 14, 2015 U.S. found dead in apartment in Salinas / Laying face up in bathtub eluniverso.com reported a US citizen, 65, was found dead on Sunday in the bathtub of a small apartment building on the boardwalk of the canton Salinas. The discovery came after the guards of the property will report in […]
Seven hundred cases of dengue fever treated at the provincial hospital Verdi Cevallos, and 200 cases of classic dengue and chikungunya 117 registered only in Portoviejo, from January to March this year, seized the alert health authorities. That is why this week will begin mingas and care in various health units will expand Garcìa Brucker, […]
eluniverso.com / Manuel Toro reported EPIDEMIC DECLARED IN ESMERALDAS Health authorities in the province of Esmeraldas are already talking about an epidemic of chikungunya which threatens to expand if drastic measures, including government support are not taken and other entities such as municipalities and parish councils for joint and coordinated manner, face this health emergency. […]
sbs.com.au reported the death toll has reached three dozen and is expected to rise in extreme storms along Pacific coastal regions of South America, reports say. At least 25 people had died during intense rains, landslides and high waves in Ecuador, officials said on Saturday. Lightning strikes on a police school in the capital Quito […]
ELCOMERCIO.COM reported that six people were trapped by a landslide in Loja, amid heavy rain, are the latest victims of the winter. The tragedy occurred at 01:00 on Friday and caused pain in neighboring Sierra Nevada sector in South lojana capital. A landslide came off the top and destroyed the room where eight people were […]
Police detained 8 people dedicated to express kidnapping in Quito eluniverso.com reported that criminals used a unique communication system that was used by alleged members of a gang of express kidnapping operating in Quito was discovered by the Judicial Police (PJ) of Pichincha who followed their trail about four months ago. The early Thursday were […]
radiohcjb.org and telegrafo reported seven foreign nationals were rescued by members of the Navy of Ecuador at the tip of the beach of Montañita, in the province of Santa Elena, early Thursday March 12th. Catch Naval Staff Palmar had received a call from the ECU-911 on Wednesday night March 11, reporting that foreigners were trapped […]
vistazo.com reported starting this March 1, entered into force the new value of the Transit Control Card (TCT) to enter the Galapagos Islands, which will be $ 20. The measure was taken by the plenary of the Governing Council of the Special Regime Galapagos ordinary meeting of December last year, through a resolution that was […]
Theguardian.com The insider’s cultural guide to Quito: ‘Sun, fog, corn, stone, cars …’ From alternative radio stations to contemporary art and digital cumbia beats, musician and researcher Ata Wallpa introduces Ecuador’s vibrant capital. Santa Clara market at lunch time. Located at the northern limit of downtown, close to Ecuador’s oldest university, Universidad Central, this a […]
andes.info.ec reported the French citizen Danielle Ruellan died Wednesday in the province of Chimborazo (centroandino) allegedly for health related causes, local media reported. The deceased who have entered the country last February 12 was part of a tour group that sought to ascend to the Chimborazo volcano, which has a height of 6268 meters above […]
DURING CARNAVAL CELEBRATIONS lanacion.com.ar reported two Argentines drowned at sea in a seaside resort in the province of Santa Elena, in southwestern Ecuador, authorities said Monday. Young Antonio Calvo and Franco Mantegna, both 28, died on Saturday at “being swept away by strong currents” on the beach in Manglaralto, informed the Secretariat of Risk Management […]
radiohcjb.org/ElTelégrafo.com reported the Monitoring Unit Adverse Event (Umeva) of the Department of Risk Management (SGR) reports 47 deaths in various events during the Carnival holidays, according to the authorities said Wednesday. At the press conference it was reported 652 wounded, 14 affected by intoxication and 7 missing in the aquatic environment. Authorities said the fatalities, […]
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ECU-911 plans to install security buttons in tourist establishments throughout Ecuador andes.info.ec reported Quito, February 10 (Andes) .- The Ministry of Tourism of Ecuador with the security system ECU-911 kits implement national security in hotels and restaurants in the most demand of tourists there, as part of efforts Government to boost tourism in the country. […]
elcomercio.com.ec reported the inhabitants of the Galapagos Islands did not receive 3400 tons per month of products, perishable and non-perishable, by decreasing cargo ships arriving from the mainland. This is estimated this Saturday, January 31, 2014, the governor of Galapagos, Jorge Torres. According to the authority, the normal supply of the islands should be about […]
ubicatv.com reported that Ecuador surprise travel agencies with a new tax on tickets for flights abroad as well as inbound flights. The Ministry of tourism decreed, through two agreements published in the official registry, the collection of new contributions to passengers flying out of the country, as well as those who buy a ticket with […]
elcomercio.com.ec reported the Interior Ministry confirms the woman was not beaten. Authorities say they have videos showing she was hit by a motorcycle. Several days ago, the woman’s father claimed she was assaulted and all her belongings were taken. The Ministry of Interior through his Twitter account said that she discarded Argentina, Ana Paula Chalela, […]
outbreaknewstoday.com reported the Ecuadorian Health Ministry has confirmed 20 cases of the mosquito borne virus, chikungunya, Public Health Minister Carina Vance said today. Vance told local media (computer translated) that most of the cases are in the coastal province of Manabí. She warned that the virus is most common in poor areas with little potable […]
eltiempo.com.ec reported four armed criminals robbed Monday night bus passengers cooperative San Luis, AAA-1303 plates covering the Cuenca-Guayaquil route. According to the complainants, the bus was full of passengers, including students from the Catholic University, who carried computers, tablets and other digital equipment used for their academic activities. They said that when they were in […]
ALERT: 1. Health authorities reported that there is a confirmed case of Chikungunya Virus – Guayaquil. The victim is a female who traveled to Colombia. To date there have been seven confirmed imported cases of the virus. They have been in Loja, Pichincha, Tungurahua, Manabi, and Guayas provinces. There is one suspected case in Montecristi. […]
digitaljournal.com reported QUITO, ECUADOR–(Marketwired – December 15, 2014) – The future for Quito, Ecuador is looking bright, with over $87 million in hotel investment announced over the next 10 years, being recognized as South America’s leading destination by the World Travel Awards for the second consecutive year and, as the hub for all the adventures […]
visitecuadorandsourthamerica.com reported…Whether you are looking for a calm charming place to spend the day near the city of Ibarra, or are in search of some gorgeous wooden decorations and furniture for your home, San Antonio de Ibarra is the village for yo to visit. Having spent most summers as a kid going to visit my […]
Couple velieved they were held hostage as they could not leave hospital until bill paid in full. dailymail.co.uk reported the couple made the 14-hour journey with Xavier’s mum, Teresa Houston, and brother, Dominic, on September 13 and weren’t due back until December. On September 27, they made the trip to Sierra Negra through the Coral […]
news.sciencemag.org reported a 50-year-old conservation organization dedicated to preserving the biodiversity hotspot that inspired Charles Darwin is about to fall off a financial cliff and could close before the end of the year. The Charles Darwin Foundation, based in Ecuador’s Galápagos Islands, has helped control goats, blackberries, and other invasive species while working to restore […]
huffingtonpost.com reported/ The town’s full name is Baños de Agua Santa: the holy water Baths. (And note, Baños does not mean “bathrooms.” It means “baths,” like the kind you soak luxuriantly in.) The name gives tribute not to Mama, of course, but rather to the town’s other famous patron, the Virgin Mary. Nuestra Señora de […]
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System to begin in Quito elcomercio.com reported….ourists can report assaults, loss or theft of documents, baggage, etc., on the website of the Office. The initiative was launched today, November 11, by the State Attorney General, Galo Chiriboga, Patricio Ubidia president the Tourism Commission of the Metropolitan Council of Quito. Visitors can access the system at […]
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elcomercio.com.ec reported A unit of interprovincial transport of the cooperative Panamericana, with plates PAA – 8086, fell into a ravine at 16 km in the via Aloag-Santo Domingo. The accident was reported at 04:20, 8 November. 15 people died after a fall of 300 meters. One more person was killed, while she was transferred by […]
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Black Sheep Inn is an inexpensive ecologically friendly hotel high in the Andes Mountains of Ecuador. The rural lodge is a perfect place to discover centuries-old culture and diverse ecosystems. Dayhiker’s Paradise: People come here because the Inn is perfectly situated in the middle of breathtaking high Andes beauty. The Iliniza Ecological Reserve, the Rio […]
Quito, Nov 4 (Andes).-andes.info.ec reported aA total of 34,704 different kinds of emergencies were attended by security and rescue agencies during the three-day holiday for All Souls Day and the Independence of Cuenca, reported the Integrated Service Security ECU-911. Only the Red Cross attended 656 eventualities, of which 43 corresponded to traffic accidents, 20 to […]
eluniverso.com reported 4 dead and 25 wounded leaves via bus accident Papallacta – Pifo A bus of the cooperative fleet Pelileo, TAV-232 plates, turned on via Papallacta – Pifo approximately at 14:30 on Monday, November 3, the national police said through his Twitter account. The fact leaves four fatalities (three adults and a two-year-old girl) […]
HOTELS/LODGING IN ECUADOR BREAKINGTRAVELNEWS.COM reported Ecuador is proving to be a very popular destination in 2014, with the South American country receiving over a million international arrivals in the first eight months of the year. Specifically, 1,009,665 foreign tourists have visited the Andean so far this year, representing an increase of 14 per cent over […]
bbc.com reported where once there were 15, now more than 1,000 giant tortoises lumber around Espanola, one of the Galapagos Islands. After 40 years’ work reintroducing captive animals, a detailed study of the island’s ecosystem has confirmed it has a stable, breeding population. Numbers had dwindled drastically by the 1960s, but now the danger of […]
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lainfo.es reported Ecuador and Colombia in orange alert for volcanic eruption Ecuador and Colombia triggered the alert likely eruption of Chiles (Knot of the Grass in the Colombian Andean Western Cordillera) and Cerro Black volcanoes (southern Ecuador and northern Colombia), after strong earthquakes recorded yesterday in the area. The Department of Risk Management Ecuador enacted […]
telesurtv.net reported an emblematic landmark of Quito, the Eloy Alfaro Chimbacalle Station with its renowned Cruise Train has undergone extensive restoration to become a principal tourist attraction of the country. Under the international campaign All You Need Is Ecuador, the government entity Trains of Ecuador has undergone a revival in recent years. “We found a […]
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ELCOMERCIO.COM reported floods this past weekend were worse than reported in 2012 which had the worst floods in 40 years. The overflowing rivers caused serious emergency situations so far this year. Rains are expected to continue, so the threat of the four rivers continue dormant. The preliminary assessment is (two serious) eight homes affected four […]
plenglish.com reported Ecuador expects a 1,5 million foreign tourists in 2014 after the encouraging growth experienced by this sector from January to September this year, announced today the ministry of that sector. According to a statement released Saturday, the arrival of visitors to the country in the first nine months of the year increased by […]
dinero.com reported…Special rates through travel agencies will be Colombians traveling to the Ecuador. The announcement of the industry of that country, Sandra Naranjo, Minister came during a meeting with the President of Anato, Paula Cortes Street, who comes ahead of international contacts in order to promote cross-border tourism. “It’s great news thanks to the joint […]
eluniverso.com reported rain fall this Saturday night in basin caused the overflowing of the river Tomebamba, generating fear in residents of sectors such as gates of the Sun and Balzay, which looked at how the water covered the streets. The ECU 911 system on his Twitter account said: “rainy storm overflows the Tomebamba River at […]
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TELEGRAPHO.COM.EC REPORTED Between January and September of 2014 arrived in Ecuador 1.148.710 foreign tourists, representing a growth of 14.5% compared to same period of the previous year. Most visitors come from Colombia, United States, Peru, Venezuela, Spain, Argentina, Chile, Cuba, Germany and Canada. Only in September came to the country 112.767 tourists, showing an increase […]
(Prensa Latina) The XXXIII International Cycling Tour to Ecuador begins today with the participation of about 74 cyclists and 10 teams, covering a total distance of 263.6 thousand kilometers. The competition will run until October 18 and will be divided into 10 stages, of which the longest cover almost 200 kilometers from the coastal towns […]
telesur.net reported..Hats and hat-making recognized by UNESCO as an important part of Ecuadoran identity. Hats and hat-making have formed an important part of Ecuadorian identity, in times pre and post conquest. Since 1920, the family of Luis Lopez has been making hats, and since the 1940s, his been working out of La Ronda, a historic […]
miamiherald.com reported TAME airlines of Ecuador is beginning nonstop service from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood Internatioinal Airport to Quito Ecuador. Daily service will begin on OCtober 17, 2014. The aircraft used will be an Airbuss A320, with a 140 seat capacity. Read Article THINKING OF MOVING TO ECUADOR? READ THIS BOOK .
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Welcome to Paradise Enter the front gates of Casa Blanca Playa Cautivo and you are entering an oasis of tranquility. The sound of cascading water, the smell of flowers permeates the night air and the sight of fresh fruit dripping from mature vines and trees. The property itself is over 800 square meters giving everyone […]
eluniverso.com reported ECU-911 system reported yesterday that five foreign tourists are recovered, two Englishmen, an American, a German and a Finn, injured in an accident on a bus type chiva in Isabela island, Galapagos, last Friday on the route of the Sierra Negra volcano. They were going with other 13 occupants: foreign driver, a guide […]
Punta Carnero is a quiet holiday destination on the Ecuadorian Coast near Salinas. The average temperature of 82 degrees Farenheit/27 degrees Celsius make it a popular destination for those seeking awesome waves for surfing and boogie boarding and a more laid back atmosphere. Las Palmas Del Mar is located on a beautiful beach in Punta […]
eluniverso.com reported after five hours of debate (the afternoon and Monday night), the Basin Council passed the new tariff list of taxi service for the use of the meter that governs from yesterday in this city. With the new prices, the minimum daytime race has a cost of $1.39 and the night, $1.67, higher values […]
huffingtonpost.com/kathleen peddicord reported First off, always start with “Buenos días” (Good morning). People in this part of the world don’t jump right into the issue when addressing each other. When you get into a taxi, for example, don’t start with, “Take me to _____.” Start with “Good morning.” When entering a store, smile at everyone […]
rotativo.com.mx reported,-more than a thousand cases of the Chikungunya virus detected in Colombia, set alarms on the border with Ecuador, where controls have been strengthened to its high probability of admission. The announcement of Colombian health authorities that there would be more than one thousand of affected by the disease, transmitted by the Aedes aegypti, […]
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Project Watch – Guayaquil International Airport Project Watch – Guayaquil International Airport Major revamp of the Domestic Terminal at Ecuador’s second busiest gateway. Project details Location: Guayaquil International Airport, Ecuador Important developments: Expansion of the existing terminal to 7mppa from 4.5mppa, includes new gates, concessions and passenger facilities. Scheduled completion date: Summer 2014 Principal companies […]
Ecuadortimes.net reported the Ministry of Environment (MAE for its Spanish acronym) will allow the work of the national guides in 12 protected areas in the three regions of the country. These areas were identified because of their great success in tourism. These national guides, with academic qualifications in the fields of tourism and who possess […]
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