History, eco-tourism, nature (including the iconic Galápagos Islands), urban scenes in Quito and Guayaquil -- and all a relative bargain!
Ecuador cited in 'South America's Iconic Vicuñas'
Visitors to part of Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Ecuador, and Peru (where it's the national animal and is even on the country's coat of arms) may come across this quintessential South American mammal, a camelid related to guanacos, llamas, and alpacas (which are descended from vicuñas) The smallest of the camelids, vicuñas stand about three feet tall at the shoulder; weigh between 70 and 150 pounds; and have long necks and legs as well as relatively small heads with long pointed ears.…
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Hi Colin,
I'm in GPS on business sitting on the porch of my little hotel in San Cristobal Island after a mind-boggling day of photographing boobies, sea lions and frigate birds all within walking distance! Tomorrow I'm going to a farm on the far side of the island to find out about their local crops and efforts to establish local food resources. What kind of info are you interested in?
Anyone care to offer advice on photo equipment to a fellow Tripatini member headed to the Galapagos? If so, please reply at this link to our Ask A Travel Pro forum. Thanks!!
A fellow Tripatini member is looking for suggestions re travel in Ecuador in the spring, especially Galapagos cruises. To help him out, please answer not here but at this link to Ask A Travel Expert. Muchas gracias!
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*Ecuador is an option!