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The search for El Dorado: The legend of El Dorado predates the arrival of Spaniards in South America. The Chibcha people of present-day Colombia apparently performed an annual ritual where the leader was coated in fine gold dust, which he then washed off in a lake during a solemn ceremony....; By William M. Wisser.

The search for El Dorado: In Sir Walter Raleigh and South America, page 4; The legend of El Dorado predates the arrival of Spaniards in South America. The Chibcha people of present-day Colombia apparently performed an annual ritual where the leader was coated in fine gold dust, which he then washed off in a lake during a ceremony....; By William M. Wisser.

Climbing the school ladder: A challenging task for immigrant Latino students: In Bridging Spanish language barriers in Southern schools, page 1.1; Teachers play a critical role when helping immigrant children adjust to a new school life. Because immigrants' backgrounds and experiences are so diverse, it is important for teachers no to make assumptions and to get to know individual children.; By Magda Corredor.

Mountain valley in Banos, Ecuador: Looming mountains surround a narrow valley with a small village in Banos, Ecuador . Banos is a small town of 12,000 set high in the mountains of Ecuador (5,971 feet). Banos is a popular destination for tourists exploring the mountainous terrain, but it also...; Format: image/photograph

Multi-colored Ecuadorian flower: A multi-colored flower with berries adorns a green-leafed plant in the tropical port of Misahualli, Ecuador. Misahualli Ecuador 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

Multi-colored Ecuadorian parrot: A small parrot with blue feathers on its head and green feathers on its body grooms itself while perched on a person's hand. Ecuador provides a rare blend of lofty peaks and tropical rainforests. The eastern border of the Amazon rainforest resides in Ecuador....; Format: image/photograph

Monkey in a tree at Misahualli, Ecuador: A small black and brown monkey walks along a tree branch at Misahualli, Ecuador. Misahualli, Ecuador is a small port town at the junction of the Misahualli and Napo rivers. It is a popular tourist destination due to its proximity to the Ecuadorian Amazon rainforest....; Format: image/photograph

Map of Ecuador divided into three parts: A map of Ecuador displays how the country can be divided into three parts. The two parts on the left are divided by the Andes mountains. The furthest left section is the low-lying coastal region, while the middle section is the Andean highlands. The third...; 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

Snow-capped Ecuadorian volcanoes: The peaks of several snow-capped Andean mountains emerge from above the clouds. The Andean mountains run through Ecuador, making the country part of the Pacific "ring of fire." Ecuador is home to several active volcanoes, the tallest being Mount Cotopaxi at...; 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

Farmland in Ecuador: Several different crops grow while a cow lies in the agricultural fields south of Riobamba, Ecuador. Even though Ecuador exports large amounts of oil, it remains an agricultural country. Near the urban areas the most common crops are corn, wheat, barley, and...; Format: image/photograph

Stream running through the Ecuadorian rainforest: A small stream runs through heavy vegetation while sunlight filters through the dense canopy of trees. Ecuador is commonly divided into three regions—the coast on the west, the Andes in the middle, the Amazon rainforest to the east. In fact, the rainforest...; Format: image/photograph

Mount Cayambe in Ecuador: Emerging above the clouds is the snow-capped peak of Mount Cayambe. Rolling hills and woodlands can be seen in the foreground. Mount Cayambe is Ecuador's third-tallest peak. Like all of Ecuador's lofty peaks, Mount Cayambe is a volcano and part of the the...; Format: image/photograph

On the trail to Banos, Ecuador: Two people lead three donkeys laden with goods along a narrow hillside path. The rocky path intersects a steep hillside covered in lush grasses. The central area of Ecuador is known for its lofty peaks and traditional Quechua villages. This photo shows the...; 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

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

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

Sheep in a pasture south of Riobamba, Ecuador: Two sheep graze in a small pasture on the outskirts of Riobamba. A few houses dot the foreground, while rolling pasture land rises in the background. A solitary man watches the sheep. While new oil reserves are located daily, Ecuador remains an agricultural...; Format: image/photograph

A hut in the hills above Banos: A small hut is nestled in the midst of lush vegetation on a hillside. Even though Ecuador boasts many metropolitan cities with the most modern conveniences, many parts of the country remain quite rural. Most of the Quechua-speaking Andean Indians practice...; Format: image/photograph

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