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Mountain lake above Otavalo, Ecuador: A small house is nestled on the shoreline of a lake. Steep, grass-covered hills rise from the lake. Ecuador in a geographically-diverse country. The coastline on the west and the rainforest on the east is divided by the tall Andes mountains. The highlands...; 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

Panorama of rolling hills and agricultural fields: Pasture land and agricultural fields complete this bucolic portrayal of rural Ecuador. Even though Ecuador boasts thriving urban centers and a bustling port city, the country remains predominately agricultural. Products like wheat, grain, corn, cacao, and...; 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Mt. Tungarahua near Banos, Ecuador: The snow-capped peak of Mt. Tungurahua emerges from the clouds. In the foreground is a small peak cloaked in vegetation. 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...; Format: image/photograph

Traditional weaving in Ecuador: Photographs and text illustrate traditional weaving in Ecuador, from carding and spinning wool to selling finished products at the market.; Format: slideshow (multiple pages)

Handwoven baskets for sale in Saquisili, Ecuador: Numerous shoppers view handwoven baskets for sale in an open-air market. The Andes mountains can be seen in the background. Saquisilí has one of the largest daily markets in Ecuador. Everything from agricultural products to livestock to handcrafted goods...; Format: image/photograph

Unused railroad tracks skirting Otavalo, Ecuador: Railroad tracks overgrown with weeds extend into the distance. A few houses border the tracks. Mountains loom in the background. In the late nineteenth century, the railroad came to Latin America. Railroad technology revolutionized transportation, especially...; Format: image/photograph

Ecuadorian wild orchid: A white wild orchid blooms in the Ecuadorian rainforest. Ecuador is commonly divided into three regions—the coast on the west, the Andes in the middle, and the Amazon rainforest to the east. In fact, the rainforest area of Ecuador is commonly referred...; Format: image/photograph

Ecuadorian rainforest flower: A small purple and yellow rainforest flower hangs from a green plant. Ecuador is commonly divided into three regions—the coast on the west, the Andes in the middle, and the Amazon rainforest to the east. In fact, the rainforest area of Ecuador is commonly...; Format: image/photograph

Ecuadorian rainforest stream: A shallow stream extends into the Ecuadorian rainforest. Sunlight filters through the dense canopy to expose a small rocky island in the stream. Ecuador is commonly divided into three regions—the coast on the west, the Andes in the middle, and the Amazon...; 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

Roasted guinea pig in Saquisili, Ecuador: A roasted guinea pig has been placed in a white bowl on top of a metal pail. Saquisilí has one of the largest daily markets in Ecuador. Everything from agricultural products to livestock to handcrafted goods can be found in Saquisilí. The active market makes...; Format: image/photograph

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