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They find pristine reefs in the depths of the Galapagos waters

A spectacular discovery was made in the waters of the Galapagos Islands, Ecuadorian territory, according to reports from the Galapagos Deep 2023 expedition. These are extensive, ancient, and pristine coral reefs that were on the crest of a never-before-mapped submerged volcano,...
Posted On 20 Apr 2023
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Explosives for the attacks in Ecuador arrive from Peru

According to the police investigation, criminal gangs are using an explosive called emulnor, which is generally used in mining. In five years, terrorism increased and evolved in Ecuador. On January 27, 2018, a car bomb exploded in the vicinity of the San Lorenzo Police...
Posted On 19 Apr 2023
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Encebollado is among the 100 best soups in the world

Taste Atlas, a famous culinary guide, has released a list of the 100 best soups in the world and our encebollado is ranked 25th. It is the Ecuadorian dish with the highest rating, 4.5 stars; followed by the fritada with 4.1 and the fanesca with 3.9. In addition, it is among the...
Posted On 18 Apr 2023
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World amazement at the discovery of an ancient coral reef in the Galapagos

British, American and Ecuadorian scientists discovered a huge, ancient and pristine coral reef in the depths of the Galapagos. The “Galápagos Deep 2023” expedition already has its first great discovery: an immense and ancient coral reef, located in the depths of the Galapagos...
Posted On 18 Apr 2023
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Finding the taste of your country in Hainan: yellow pitahaya

The yellow dragon fruit is a fruit frequently seen on the streets of Haikou, the capital of the southern province of Hainan. This tropical fruit native to Central America is widely consumed here. A yellow pitahaya can be sold for more than 4 dollars and has now become a fruit...
Posted On 14 Apr 2023
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Starlink: how many satellites will work in Ecuador

Starlink is already official in Ecuador, but its launch will take place in a special ceremony in the Galapagos in the coming days, the Ministry of Telecommunications indicated. Since April 1, the Starlink connection is available in Ecuador, as confirmed by the Ministry of...
Posted On 14 Apr 2023
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These are the Latin American countries with more and less holidays

Ecuador registers 11 days of national holidays a year. The next ones are Labor Day and the Battle of Pichincha, which are celebrated on May 1 and 24, respectively. The last holiday for Holy Week has led Latin Americans to look for the dates of the next holidays of the year....
Posted On 13 Apr 2023
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Earn a thousand dollars for running with a bunch of bananas over the shoulder

In the banana capital, Machala, an event is held that aims to become a tradition for the patron saint festivities of Santa Rosa: running with bunches of bananas over the shoulders.  The race has been officially held for 16 years, in which the winners receive prizes of USD 1,000...
Posted On 12 Apr 2023
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Nine Ecuadorians, among the most popular indigenous influencers

The LabTecno Social organization counted 52 indigenous influencers in Latin America, and in the Top 10 in the region there is an Ecuadorian. The most sought-after influencers on social networks are not only mestizo, but there are also indigenous people. For example, there is the...
Posted On 12 Apr 2023
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86 captive-bred Galapagos tortoises returned to their natural habitat.

The Directorate of the Galapagos National Park, in conjunction with the Galapagos Conservancy, released 86 hatchlings of the species ‘Chelonidis hoodensis’. They were part of the Captive Breeding Program and they meet the necessary conditions to be part of the...
Posted On 11 Apr 2023
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