Andes
Flower of the
Feature by Veronica Verdaguer I grew up in Ecuador in a picturesque and very busy
possible to visit these diverse regions within a matter of
port city called Guayaquil. Guayaquil is the largest city in
a few hours.
Ecuador, and while it is not the capital of the country, it is the most important industrial and commercial hub. When
When I think of my country I often think of the delicious
people think of Ecuador, they think of the very small
food. Despite very little international recognition for
country in South America off the Pacific Ocean. What
Ecuador’s food, if you have visited Ecuador you can attest
many do not realize is that, while it is a small country, it
to a variety of food packed with so much flavor; simply
is also one of the most bio-diverse countries in the world.
talking about it makes my mouth water! Just as diverse
Ecuador is also very diverse when it comes to geography
as its landscape are Ecuadorian people and culture. And
and climate. The coastal region is hot and humid (perfect
while the political and socioeconomic situation of the
beach weather). The central region is graced with the
country is not ideal, most people you meet in Ecuador are
majestic Andes mountain range, snow-capped mountain
happy, generous, and extremely friendly. It is definitely a
peaks, volcanoes, and a colder climate. The Amazon
country worth visiting.
region, with its spectacular sights, includes cloud forests,
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amazing wildlife, huge rivers, and a warm, hot and rainy
As far as my personal experience growing up in Ecuador, I
climate all year round. And finally, the insular region
can tell you there were many times we complained about
known as Galapagos Islands, is a ‘bucket list’ destination
the circumstances that surrounded us. Little did I realize
with beautiful beaches and lots of friendly wildlife ranging
what a blessing it was to grow up in such a beautiful
from sealions to giant tortoises. And the best part is that
country, surrounded by a large family, and great friends
all this diversity is packed into a small country, making it
whom I hold so close to my heart.
ELLA Inspires Magazine
