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Mt. Chimborazo looms above Riobamba, Ecuador: A snow-capped peak is visible above the clouds beyond the rooftops of several buildings. Mt. Chimborazo is Ecuador's largest peak and is part of the string of Andean volcanoes known as the “Ring of Fire.” The nearby town of Riobamba is a popular...; Format: image/photograph

Mount Cotopaxi, Ecuador's tallest volcano: The snow-capped Mount Cotopaxi emerges from the clouds in the background, while numerous trees populate the foreground. Mount Cotopaxi is an active volcano over 19,000 feet from sea level. The volcano has erupted several times in the past 500 years. Most notably,...; Format: image/photograph

Mother and child in Saquisili, Ecuador: A woman carries a young child on her back in a cloth sling. Both woman and child are wearing felt or wool fedoras. The woman's eyes are obscured by the brim of her hat. Saquisilí has one of the largest daily markets in Ecuador. Everything from agricultural...; Format: image/photograph

A tile-roofed stone hut amidst verdant vegetation: A tile-roofed stone hut sits amidst verdant vegetation. In the background a mountain looms. Latacunga is in the highlands of Ecuador. At over 9,000 feet elevation, the town of Latacunga's climate is usually cold and windy. The town is also close to the active...; Format: image/photograph

Ecuador *"Panama Hat": Format: image/photograph

Young child stands in Ecuador's rainforest: A young child in a white smock stands barefoot among heavy vegetation. This photo was taken near Misahualli, Ecuador. Misahualli is a small port town at the junction of the Misahualli and Napo rivers. It is a popular tourist destination due to its proximity...; Format: image/photograph

Quito's Old City with a view of the statue of the Virgin: The steep streets of Old City Quito lead up to the hill of El Panecillo. The statue of the Virgin of Quito sits atop the hill. Numerous cars and pedestrians are visible on the streets. The hill of El Panecillo rises to 9,895 feet above sea level and commands...; Format: image/photograph

US dollars in an Ecuadorian market: A person holds multiple denominations of US currency. Articles of multi-colored clothing are piled nearby. Riobamba has a long and storied history. Its convenient location in the highlands between the coast and the jungle has made it an important crossroads...; Format: image/photograph

Seated woman selling fruit: A seated woman sells three types of fruit — oranges, pineapples, and a small unidentified red fruit. She has a purple cloth over her head, most likely to keep the sun off of her face. Saquisilí, Ecuador is famous for its huge market where you can find...; Format: image/photograph

The snow-capped peak of Mount Cotopaxi: The snow-capped Mount Cotopaxi, Ecuador's tallest volcano, emerges from the clouds in the background. The foreground is populated by dense forest. Mount Cotopaxi is an active volcano over 19,000 feet from sea level. The volcano has erupted several times in...; Format: image/photograph

Mis>Coca, Ecuador, *under tarp in rain Rio Napo River: Format: image/photograph

Mother and child in Cajabamba, Ecuador: A woman carries a young child on her back in a sling made of a blue cloak and a black strap. The woman is wearing a black Bowler hat and the child is wearing a red knitted cap. The Ecuadorian highlands are home to several thousand Quechua-speaking Andean Indians...; Format: image/photograph

Two women and a child converse in the Saquisili market: Two women wearing traditional Andean clothing converse in an open-air market. A young child waits at the feet of the women. Hand-woven baskets can be seen in the background. Saquisilí has one of the largest daily markets in Ecuador. Everything from agricultural...; Format: image/photograph

Townspeople in traditional Andean clothing: Two Ecuadorian townspeople in Riobamba converse while wearing traditional Andean clothing. The woman is wearing a black Bowler hat, which is very common in the Andean highlands. The man sports a colorful blue scarf representative of the work of the highly-skilled...; Format: image/photograph

Mural of a Spanish conquistador: A mural painted on tile depicts one of the Spanish conquistadors. A plaque commemorating the conquest is next to the mural. When the conquistador Francisco Pizarro arrived in Ecuador in 1531 he found a country just recovering from a civil war. The Inca rulers...; Format: image/photograph

Public bus showing a destination of San Francisco: A multi-colored public bus waits in a depot displaying a destination of San Francisco. This 1960s era bus was probably bought used from the city of San Francisco in the United States. Many South American nations rely on used vehicles cast off from their richer...; Format: image/photograph

Truck full of passengers: A yellow and red truck sits in front of an office building. The truck is laden with multiple passengers. In many areas of Latin America, public transportation systems remain in their infancy. While cars remain prohibitively expensive for much of the population,...; Format: image/photograph

Market town with snow-capped peak in background: A market with multi-colored traditional Andean clothing for sale sits in front of a lofty snow-capped mountain beyond the town. Several people can be seen walking among the market stalls. The mountain in the background is Mount Tungarahua, known as the "Black...; Format: image/photograph

Simon Bolivar statue in Cartagena, Colombia: A statue depicts Simon Bolívar astride a horse in a park setting. This statue is located in Bolívar park, in the center of the city of Cartagena. At the base of the statue is inscribed one of Bolívar's famous sayings: "Cartagenians: If Caracas gave me life,...; Format: image/photograph

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