May 2016

the historical gate at the Ejido Park marks the beginning of the Amazonas avenue

Quito’s Amazonas Avenue

Dayana History of the Amazonas Avenue Before the 19th century, what today is  the Amazonas Avenue were ample green areas that were used to cultivate Andean crops. With the population and businesses growing, wealthy families started moving to the areas north of the city center and the sector of the Amazonas Avenue was developed for […]

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In the village of Zaruma you can visit a former gold mine

The Gold Hill of Zaruma

SOLEQtravel Pre-colonial times The beginning of the exploitation of gold in the province of El Oro goes back to pre-colonial times. In Zaruma, located in the province’s highlands in Ecuador’s coastal region, the discovery of gold veins brought about a promising economic activity. During colonial times, the indigenous people formed the labor force. The work

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There are many legends about the volcanoes of Ecuador

Volcanoes in Ecuador

SOLEQtravel Being among the summits of the volcanoes in Ecuador is no doubt an unforgettable experience. Perhaps you don’t know that each mountain is hiding curious legends, and that those have been told by grandparents from generation to generation. We believe that the mountains are not simple land formations, but more than that. According to

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