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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

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

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

Unloading packages at a bus stop: Several passengers disembark from a public bus while a man helps unload packages. Tena is one of the most important trading villages of the eastern part of Ecuador. The bustling town of 13,000 people presents a stark contrast to the vast tracts of surrounding...; Format: image/photograph

Two Ecuadorians herding cows along the road: Two Ecuadorians are herding cows along the road as a truck pulls up behind. This photo shows the dichotomy of modern and traditional society prevalent in Ecuador. Two women dressed in traditional Quechua clothing herd cows alongside a road as a modern truck...; Format: image/photograph

A Mother and Child on the Streets of Riobamba, Ecuador: An indigenous woman carries a child on her back while standing in the street in Riobamba, Ecuador. Both woman and child are wearing wool ponchos with colorful accents, and weather-beaten felt hats. The Ecuadorian highlands are home to several thousand Quechua-speaking...; 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

Quechua-speaking women gather in Cajabamba, Ecuador: Several Andean Indian women wearing traditional garb gather together. The women are wearing colorful capes and Andean bowler hats. Even though Ecuador is now exploiting is large oil reserves, the country remains an agricultural and pastoral nation. Cajabamba...; Format: image/photograph

Hand-woven bags for sale in Otavalo, Ecuador: A woman stands near a market stall laden with colorful wool bags of all shapes and sizes. Otavalo is in the highlands of Ecuador, between the rainforest and the coast. Many of the inhabitants of the area continue to practice traditional ways of life, including...; Format: image/photograph

Traditional clothing in Otavalo, Ecuador: A man wearing traditional Andean garb walks through an open-air market. He is wearing a blue woolen poncho and a felt fedora hat. Behind him sacks of produce are for sale in a market stall. Otavalo is in the highlands of Ecuador, between the rainforest and...; Format: image/photograph

Walking through the market of Otavalo, Ecuador: A man wearing traditional Andean garb walks through an open-air market. He is wearing a wool poncho and a felt fedora hat. Several people are shopping at the various stalls behind him. Otavalo is in the highlands of Ecuador, between the rainforest and the...; Format: image/photograph

Walking to market in Otavalo, Ecuador: Two women and children cross a street. One child is strapped to the back of one of the women. A few other people are standing on the sidewalks. Otavalo is in the highlands of Ecuador, between the rainforest and the coast. Many of the inhabitants of the area...; Format: image/photograph

Smiling girl in Otavalo, Ecuador: A young woman smiles away from the camera. She is wearing an embroidered white and blue blouse and a gold bead necklace. Otavalo is in the highlands of Ecuador, between the rainforest and the coast. Many of the inhabitants of the area continue to practice...; Format: image/photograph

Cutting reeds south of Riobamba, Ecuador: A woman in a purple shirt and a fedora hat cuts reeds in a marshy area. A bundle of cut reeds floats in the water at her side. Reeds serve many purposes in traditional Andean building practices. They can be made into a surprisingly strong boat, they provide...; Format: image/photograph

Bundles of cut reeds south of Riobamba, Ecuador: Several large bundles of cut reeds lay on the ground. A few sheep graze in the background. Reeds serve many purposes in traditional Andean building practices. They can be made into a surprisingly strong boat, they provide the framework for thatched-roofs,...; Format: image/photograph

Loading a bundle at the market in Otavalo, Ecuador: Two women load a large cloth-covered bundle on one of the women's shoulders. The women are wearing long skirts and decorative blouses. Otavalo is in the highlands of Ecuador, between the rainforest and the coast. Many of the inhabitants of the area continue...; Format: image/photograph

A boy plays a traditional flute in Otavalo, Ecuador: A young boy in a wool sweater plays a large reed flute. Otavalo is in the highlands of Ecuador, between the rainforest and the coast. Many of the inhabitants of the area continue to practice traditional ways of life, including retaining their Quechua language,...; Format: image/photograph

Smiling children near Riobamba, Ecuador: A group of young boys smile and laugh. They are dressed in colorful woolen clothing. Two of them are wearing hats. These young boys show the physical characteristics of Ecuador's large indigenous population. Riobamba is located in the highlands of Ecuador...; Format: image/photograph

Decorative weavings for sale in Otavalo, Ecuador: Long strips of cloth decorated with Inca themes adorn a wall behind a market stall. Several shoppers peruse the stall's wares. Otavalo is in the highlands of Ecuador, between the rainforest and the coast. Many of the inhabitants of the area continue to practice...; Format: image/photograph

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