"I am nature, the Universal Mother, mistress of all the elements, primordial daughter of time, sovereign of all things spiritual, queen of the dead, queen, also, of the immortals, the sole manifestation of all the gods and goddesses that exist. In the Mayan worldview, the first humans were made of clay, then of wood, and finally of yellow corn […]
Category Archives: ecuador
From 2000 to 2010, deforestation of native tropical forests in Ecuador was five times greater than reforestation, according to data from the Global Forest Observatory. With this new online tool, the result of combining Google technology with the work of NASA satellites, it is possible to track the […]
When paleontological fossils were found in Tanque Loma near Quebrada Seca in La Libertad on November 2, 2003, one of the most talked-about myths of decades, that of the Sumpa Giants, began to be clarified. What had been presumed for some years, that is, the existence of […]
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 […]
All of us who want the world to be a place where we can fully enjoy all the good things in life must be aware that it's not enough for governments, institutions, and environmental organizations to take action, promote projects, and express demands. Our actions as "isolated" individuals also produce environmental impacts, so […]
Our country has one of the greatest bird diversity in the entire Americas. There are nearly 1,600 different species distributed throughout our territory, making up 191% of the world's total. The Ecuadorian coast is home to approximately 700 species of endemic and migratory birds within a wide variety of ecosystems. Many of these […]
One of the most important tools for the conservation of the planet's wildlife are the so-called "red books," which include information on endangered species and are organized according to each species' threat level. Their importance lies in the fact that they are recognized as official documents in their respective countries and enjoy the participation and support of […]
WHAT CAN YOU FIND IN THE LOMA ALTA ECOLOGICAL RESERVE? It's home to more than 300 species of birds, 40 species of amphibians and reptiles, and more than 218 species of trees and epiphytic plants such as orchids and bromeliads. The Reserve includes cloud forest, humid pre-montane forest, and dry forest. WHAT IS A CHRISTMAS COUNT? It's a race against time […]
The Ministry of Culture of Santa Elena, in order to contribute to the preservation of traditions and support residents who have decided to preserve their ancestral memories by passing them on to children, invites the general public to join the communities in celebrating their festivals with visits to […]
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