INGLES - ECUADOR A MEGADIVERSE COUNTRY AND PLURICULTURAL

 ECUADOR  A MEGADIVERSE COUNTRY

Ecuador is a megadiverse country due to a multiple combination of geographic and geopolitical location, geological and topographic characteristics, climate, rainfall and temperature, biological and evolutionary factors; the country has been configured as a perfect scenario for the concentration of life, under an incredible biological diversity, also catalogued as megadiversity.

PLURICULTURAL ECUADOR

Ecuador is considered a multiethnic country due to the presence of several groups of nationalities and peoples that maintain their cultural traits. These are characterized by having an initial culture and preserving their language, clothing, production activities and, most importantly, their ancestral territory.

Ecuador is one of the few countries today where there are still several indigenous tribes originating from its history.

It is a country that in its last constitution gave special emphasis on the rights of indigenous peoples, from the preservation of their language and habitat to their role in the country's politics.

Our country is pluricultural due to the presence of several groups of nationalities and peoples that maintain their cultural traits.

Ecuador megadiverse and unique in the center of the world 

Ecuador Despite being a small country, it is considered one of the most mega diverse countries in the world for its richness and variety in terms of plants and animals per square meter.
Our country has 91 types of terrestrial ecosystems, 21 of the 27 marine and coastal ecosystems recognized globally, its location in the center of the world, with a variety of climatic floors has the presence of the Andes Mountains, the presence of the sea, and deep Amazon jungles and a unique treasure in the world that is a natural laboratory called Galapagos.

TYPICAL GASTRONOMIES OF ECUADOR 

Each region has its own agricultural products which, in turn, provide the ingredients for the different types of regional cuisines.
In general, Ecuador's food consists of dishes with a lot of corn, this applies to the three continental regions. The continental regions are the coast, the Andean highlands and the Amazon; the fourth region is the Galapagos Islands.

Food from the Galapagos Islands

Tourists eat a lot of seafood and Andean style dishes.   The most commonly encountered dishes are all seafood based. Ceviche is, of course, an undisputed favorite, but there is also the lesser known viche. Viche is a creamy peanut-based soup made with sea bass, halibut or any other type of white fish. Typical Ecuadorian beef, chicken and pork are raised and prepared on ranches on the islands.                                

Ecuadorian Amazonian food

The Amazon rainforest is a natural wonder of biblical proportions. Home to approximately 400 tribes, each has its own unique language, territory and traditions within the jungle. The tamale is a common dish throughout the jungle regions of South America, with different variations. In the Ecuadorian Amazon it is made with mashed plantain or yucca, wrapped in a palm leaf and steamed.

Food from the Ecuadorian coast

Ecuador's beaches are some of the best in the world, and it would be foolish to overlook them on your trip to this wonderful country.

As is the case in much of Ecuador, the food of the coast has many different dishes based on its natural resources.

You should not be surprised to discover that the diet is based on fish and seafood. Shrimp, octopus and lobster are all you'll find on the menu at the local Ecuadorian beachside restaurant.

Food from the Ecuadorian Highlands 

           

The typical dishes of the Ecuadorian highlands pose a challenge for lovers of Andean gastronomy. One of the most delicious dishes of Ecuadorian gastronomy is, without a doubt, locro de papas. A delicious potato soup that may contain cheese and/or leather, and is accompanied by avocado and roasted corn. Its creamy consistency and unparalleled flavor make this soup a true delicacy that you must try if you are visiting Ecuador.

IDIOMATICA EXPRESION  DEL ECUADOR 

Spanish is the official language of Ecuador; Kichwa and Shuar are official languages of intercultural relations. The other ancestral languages are of official use for indigenous peoples in the areas where they live and under the terms established by law. The State shall respect and encourage their conservation and use (Art. 2 of the 2008 Constitution).

  COSTA                                                                                                                                   SIERRA

Aniñado        -   Nannish                                                                            Atatay  -  Atatay  

Batracio        -   Batrachian                                                                   Chuma  - Chuma              

Caleta           -  Cana                                                                                    Soplado - Blowing

Cana             -   Cana                                                                                      Longo    -  Longo   

Fanfarrón      -   Show-off                                                                          Morlaco  - Morlaco  

Harto            -   Harto                                                                                   Carcoso  - Carcoso

Mentiroso     -   Liar                                                      Dame haciendo - Give me doing

Camellar     - Camellar                                                 Dame trayendo - Give me bringing 

                                                                                          Dame pasando -Give me a pass

               

ECUADOR EXTREME SPORTS OPIONS 

Ecuador is one of the best places to enjoy rock climbing. This territory, with varied and interesting mountainous areas, is an ideal scenario for lovers of this adventure sport that is carried out in permanent contact with nature.

KAYAK

Kayaking is an extreme sport that is practiced in the rapids of rivers, unlike rafting where you can navigate with several people, kayaking is personal, which makes this sport more exciting. To practice it you must be previously with a guide who will indicate you the navigation techniques and who will accompany you in your journey, rafting means descending fast rivers in a rubber raft.

DAY OF THE DEAD 

MEXICO: It is a Catholic celebration that has become a tradition to pay tribute to people who have passed away, especially family members and important personalities within a region. This celebration begins on October 31 and the first two days of November. During the celebration, altars are made in the houses where photos of the deceased relatives are placed and decorated with flowers and food, in addition to using decorative elements such as caravels and alebrijes.

                                                                   

ECUADOR : It is a celebration to honor the deceased that takes place on November 1 and 2 of each year. It is known as the day of the deceased or finados. Among the celebrations are visits to the cemeteries where offerings are presented to the deceased such as flowers and food (colada morada and guaguas de pan).

ESPAÑA:  It is a celebration to commemorate the day of the deceased every November 2nd of each year, its celebration consists of visiting the cemeteries and bringing flowers. Some families in the Canary Islands share with dried fruits and drinks of anise and rum and honey.

        

Similarities: Tribute is paid to those who have passed away.

Differences: The celebrations in Ecuador and Mexico are given more importance and are considered a holiday, while in Spain the celebration is simpler.