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Mushrooms growing near Otavalo, Ecuador: A patch of brown mushrooms grows among grass and rocks. These mushrooms are from the highlands region of Ecuador. Ecuador has begun developing its vast oil reserves, but the country still retains much of its ecological diversity. From the coastal plantations,...; Format: image/photograph

Cactus flowers in Otavalo, Ecuador: Purple flowers bloom on a cactus plant. This cactus is from the highlands region of Ecuador. Ecuador has begun developing its vast oil reserves, but the country still retains much of its ecological diversity. From the coastal plantations, the rainforest in...; Format: image/photograph

Statue painting in Ecuador: A local craftsman paints a small statue of the Virgin Mary, Joseph, and the baby Jesus. Ecuador, like all Latin American countries, is overwhelming Catholic. Hundreds of craftsmen in Ecuador make their living by carving and painting religious icons for sale...; Format: image/photograph

Ecuadorian flowers: Blue and white flowers are framed by red blooming flowers. These flowers are from the highlands region of Ecuador. Ecuador has begun developing its vast oil reserves, but the country still retains much of its ecological diversity. From the coastal plantations,...; Format: image/photograph

Military checkpoint between Banos and Misahualli, Ecuador: A man in a flowered shirt presents documents at a military checkpoint. A fatigue-wearing guard stands nearby. A young boy sets down his basket of baked goods near the checkpoint. The Ecuadorian military plays a large role in patrolling eastern Ecuador. Their...; Format: image/photograph

Grain for sale in Cajabamba, Ecuador: Several shoppers view grain for sale in a market in Cajabamba, Ecuador. Even though Ecuador is now exploiting is large oil reserves, the country remains an agricultural and pastoral nation. Cajabamba is a historically-important town near Riobamba that is centrally...; Format: image/photograph

A plant with red flowers in Ecuador: A plant heavy with red flowers droops low to the ground. While Ecuador is becoming increasingly industrialized, it is not hard to find amazing displays of colorful flora in the country. The range of ecosystems —from coastal lowlands to Andean highlands...; Format: image/photograph

Two thatched-roof huts on a farm in Ecuador: Two thatched-roof huts on a farm in Ecuador complete the foreground. Sprawling fields extend beyond the huts up to the surrounding mountains. Even though Ecuador can boast of thriving cities and extensive tourism, it is still an agricultural country. Because...; Format: image/photograph

Farmland near Otavalo, Ecuador: Tile-roofed huts sit among lush green farmland. Mountains loom in the background. Ecuador is a ecologically-diverse nation, and its products reflect the area where they were produced. In the east, tropical fruits and rainforest products abound. In the west,...; Format: image/photograph

Corn hung to dry in Otavalo, Ecuador: Yellow corn, or maize, hangs high on a wall, drying. Ecuador is a ecologically-diverse nation, and its products reflect the area where they were produced. In the east, tropical fruits and rainforest products abound. In the west, the coastal plantations produce...; Format: image/photograph

Corn and beans growing near Otavalo, Ecuador: A bean stalk grows intertwined with a tall stalk of corn. Ecuador is an ecologically-diverse nation, and its products reflect the area where they were produced. In the east, tropical fruits and rainforest products abound. In the west, the coastal plantations...; Format: image/photograph

Large turtle in Otavalo, Ecuador: A young girl walks aside a large turtle. This turtle appears to be a sea turtle, which would make it out of place in the highlands of Ecuador where it was photographed. Most likely, it is kept as a pet of a tourist attraction. The famed Galapagos islands are...; Format: image/photograph

Colonial house in Ecuador moutain valley: A small red-tile roofed colonial-style house is nestled on a lush green hillside. Lofty peaks make up the background. This photo was taken near Otavalo, Ecuador, which is home to one of Latin America's most famous markets. A key product in the highlands of...; Format: image/photograph

Sweaters made in Ecuador: Several wool sweaters are folded and stacked. These sweaters are most likely alpaca wool — from llamas. The tradition of high-quality textile production in Ecuador dates from before the arrival of the Inca. Using both traditional and modern; Format: image/photograph

Shepherd's hut near Otavalo, Ecuador: A small thatched-roof hut sits nestled in a grass-covered hillside. A few horses graze nearby. Hills divided by terraced agricultural plots fill the background. This photo was taken near Otavalo, Ecuador, which is home to one of Latin America's most famous...; Format: image/photograph

Domestic life in Otavalo, Ecuador: A family relaxes in a simple house. A woman is sitting on a thatched rug, while a man and a child sit on a low wall. Otavalo is in the highlands of Ecuador, where many Quechua-speaking peoples still continue to practice traditional ways of life.; Format: image/photograph

Fruit market in Cajabamba, Ecuador: Several different types of fruit are on sale in a market. Several shoppers are choosing between pineapples, bananas, and several unidentified fruits. Even though Ecuador is now exploiting is large oil reserves, the country remains an agricultural and pastoral...; Format: image/photograph

Small farms in Otavalo, Ecuador: A series of small farms fill the foreground as mountains loom in the background. The farmhouses are small, white-washed structures with tiled roofs. Ecuador is an ecologically-diverse nation, and its products reflect the area where they were produced. In the...; Format: image/photograph

Visitors to the mill in Cajabamba, Ecuador: Several people gather around a miller in an open-air market. They have bought bag s of grass to be milled, either for the raw materials of straw hats or for feed for their livestock. Even though Ecuador is now exploiting is large oil reserves, the country...; Format: image/photograph

Coffee drying in Misahualli, Ecuador: Pods of coffee sides dry on the ground. Ecuador is increasingly becoming an industrialized nation, but the easter part of the country remains primarily agricultural. There we see multi-colored coffee pods drying as the first stem in the process of creating...; Format: image/photograph

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