By: Tin Tin Biritute While countries like Korea have established museums to revive the memory of traditional beverages, as is the case of the Jeonju Museum, in other countries like Colombia, through the prohibition of traditional alcoholic beverages several decades ago, there are no liquors other than industrialized ones, many of which […]
By Leonardo Parrini "Stop, son of a bitch, or you'll die now, damn it!" With this unkind curse, freelance assassins carry out their work of extermination for a handful of dollars: the most miserable profession in the world is shamelessly exposed in the recently released Ecuadorian film. "El Angel de los sicarios" (The Angel of the Sicarios, Ecuador, 2013) is an action film […]
The ClimaCleando project continues its journey, and since last week it has been rolling along the southern coast of Ecuador, carrying a clear message of awareness and action against climate change at each stop. ClimaCleando is made up of a team of seven young people from the city of Quito, including 23 […]
Whale and dolphin watching can be an inspiring and unforgettable experience. Organized whale and dolphin tours must be highly controlled and well-guided, always paying close attention to the well-being of these animals. The following information is a general guide and should be supplemented by local regulations. GENERAL INFORMATION ON WHAT IS ALLOWED AND PROHIBITED: Hold encounters […]
Representation of dolphins on a weaving mat (an instrument used for weaving). Manteño Culture (500-1500 AD) By: Cristina Castro. Researcher, cetacean expert. The Ecuadorian coast, after 10,000 years of human occupation, was the scene of extremely important cultural processes. Isla de la Plata, located in Machalilla National Park, was a ceremonial and commercial center used […]
The following rules have been developed for a responsible whale watching operation. If you are on board and aware of these rules, and the vessel violates them, in addition to complaining to the crew at the time, you are requested to notify the port authorities upon your return so that […]
Closed seasons are periods of time during which hunting or fishing is prohibited; their importance lies in the fact that they generally apply to species that would otherwise be overexploited for commercial purposes to the point of extinction. LET'S NOT ENCOURAGE ILLEGAL CATCH BY PURCHASING THESE SPECIES DURING CLOSED TIMES […]
According to a United Nations study, the production of a single computer requires 240 kilograms of fossil fuel, 1,500 liters of water, and 22 kilograms of chemicals. The extraction of metals such as copper, platinum, and tin often causes significant ecological damage as well as serious labor rights violations. Later, when these metals are processed […]
With the widespread introduction of computers, some of our beliefs disappeared, such as the fact that leaving them on was better than turning them off and on every day. As these beliefs became popular, the general public didn't know what to believe, so in this article, we'll explain which are myths and which are real. Myth #1: […]
By: Nicolás Díaz Reinoso Whether it's their colors, their designs, or what they represent to the wearer, tattoos, beyond being a cry of rebellion, are a way of creating art or supporting an ideology through the use of the body. However, this practice is not something recent or […]
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