{"id":1762,"date":"2023-05-24T20:18:44","date_gmt":"2023-05-24T20:18:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.galagents.com\/blog\/?p=1762"},"modified":"2023-05-29T13:53:34","modified_gmt":"2023-05-29T13:53:34","slug":"uncovering-the-eco-tourism-gem-that-outshines-costa-rica-meet-ecuador","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/galaxy.travel\/blog\/uncovering-the-eco-tourism-gem-that-outshines-costa-rica-meet-ecuador\/","title":{"rendered":"Uncovering the Eco-Tourism Gem That Outshines Costa Rica: Meet Ecuador"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Are you and your clients tempted by lush woodlands and the ideal backdrop of the &#8220;pure life&#8221;? Are either you or your customers avid adventurers and nature lovers? You may choose Costa Rica with its &#8220;pura vida&#8221; vibe. Yet, let&#8217;s tell you, your attention should be on Ecuador, an even greener country. After discovering this understated eco-gem, you might have more reasons than you thought to pack your bags to head up to the middle of the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ecuador is a hidden Eden in the heart of South America, teeming with the wonders of nature<\/strong>. Imagine entering a Harry Potter film, with the USA serving as the massive Hogwarts School and Ecuador, although smaller, serving as the Room of Requirement, which is crammed with intriguing treasures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Here are some interesting facts about Ecuador to blow your mind up:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>It surpasses the rest of South America in plant species per unit area and is home to 6% of the world&#8217;s flora and fauna!<\/li><li>It is one of the 17 megadiverse nations, cramming a high percentage of Earth&#8217;s species into its condensed landscape! Really impressive, no?<\/li><li>It is a haven for rare species like Darwin&#8217;s finches, marine iguanas, and giant tortoises.<\/li><li>You&#8217;re about to see a musical bird show with toucans, macaws, and quetzals.<\/li><li>The variety of bromeliads, cactus, palms, and ferns in Ecuador&#8217;s flora rivals that of its animals.<\/li><li>Because of the abundance of indigenous orchids, it is known as the first &#8220;Country of Orchids&#8221; in the world. Even <strong>the magnificent purple <em>Wahlenbergia gloriosa<\/em> orchid is the nation&#8217;s floral emblem<\/strong>.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"935\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/galaxy.travel\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/6-fascinating-facts-about-Ecuador-that-will-amaze-you-935x1024.jpg\" alt=\"6 fascinating facts about Ecuador that will amaze you\" class=\"wp-image-1756\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/galaxy.travel\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/uncovering-the-eco-tourism-gem-that-outshines-costa-rica-meet-ecuador-by-galagents.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Download file<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Think again if you thought we were finished shocking you and ever<strong> heard of the highest capital in the world?<\/strong> It&#8217;s right here in Ecuador, not hidden up in the Himalayas! Quito is perched at a breathtaking 2,850 meters (9,350 ft) above sea level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Did you know there are more bird species in Ecuador than in the United States and Canada altogether?<\/strong> You did read that correctly. Take notice, birdwatchers<strong>: Ecuador is a birdwatcher&#8217;s heaven!<\/strong> With over 100 different species, it even has the highest concentration of hummingbirds in the whole globe. With rainbow-colored hummingbirds flying around, it&#8217;s like entering a Disney movie.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong><strong>Ecuador is home to the Critically Endangered Blue-throated Hillstar (<em>Oreotrochilus chimborazo<\/em>) discovered in 2017, and a population of around 300 species that live only in Cerro De Arcos mountain, on the border of El Oro and Loja provinces in the Ecuadorian Andes!<\/strong><\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/galaxy.travel\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/discover-the-bee-hummingbird-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1772\" srcset=\"https:\/\/galaxy.travel\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/discover-the-bee-hummingbird-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/galaxy.travel\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/discover-the-bee-hummingbird-980x653.jpg 980w, https:\/\/galaxy.travel\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/discover-the-bee-hummingbird-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Speaking of unusual wildlife<\/strong>, the sole flightless cormorant in the world and enormous tortoises may be found at Ecuador&#8217;s UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Gal\u00e1pagos Islands. It seems as though they opted to relax and enjoy life rather than flying or dragging around.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>More than 3,000 distinct amphibians and reptiles may be found in Ecuador, making it a hotspot for reptiles<\/strong>. Oh, and it also has the largest density of volcanoes in the world\u2014more than 80, some of which are currently active. <strong>So imagine sleeping next to a mighty volcano while staying beneath the stars<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/galaxy.travel\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/ecuador-is-a-hotspot-with-over-3000-distinct-species-by-galagents-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Ecuador is a hotspot with over 3000 distinct species by Galagents\" class=\"wp-image-1758\" srcset=\"https:\/\/galaxy.travel\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/ecuador-is-a-hotspot-with-over-3000-distinct-species-by-galagents-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/galaxy.travel\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/ecuador-is-a-hotspot-with-over-3000-distinct-species-by-galagents-980x653.jpg 980w, https:\/\/galaxy.travel\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/ecuador-is-a-hotspot-with-over-3000-distinct-species-by-galagents-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>However, <strong>Ecuador&#8217;s steadfast dedication to protecting its natural assets is what sets it apart<\/strong>. <strong>It added a massive 60,000 sq km to the Galapagos marine reserve in 2022<\/strong>, turning it into a marine superhighway for migratory species at risk of extinction. Additionally, they are a member of the Eastern Tropical Pacific Marine Corridor (CMAR), a protected group. Think of the Avengers, but for protecting the oceans!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"935\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/galaxy.travel\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/ecuadors-commitment-guardian-of-natural-assets-by-galagents-935x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Ecuadors commitment guardian of natural assets by Galagents\" class=\"wp-image-1752\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>While Ecuador&#8217;s amazingly natural and geological features are breathtaking, its colorful culture provides an additional depth of allure<\/strong>. In between your wild adventures, Ecuador provides a sensory fiesta with its rich local culture and delicious gastronomic delights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Consider Ecuador&#8217;s undervalued biodiverse wonderland the next time you&#8217;re considering an eco-adventure for you or your travelers<\/strong>. This South American jewel is the undiscovered paradise every nature lover, culture vulture, and thrill-seeker needs to find, with its amazing flora, wildlife, and sky-high capital. <strong>Choose Ecuador&#8217;s unexpected attraction over Costa Rica&#8217;s well-known allure to see a world of delights buried away in the center of Latin America<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"381\" src=\"https:\/\/galaxy.travel\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/discover-ecuador-biodiverse-wonderland-by-galagents-1024x381.jpg\" alt=\"Discover Ecuador biodiverse wonderland by Galagents\" class=\"wp-image-1757\" srcset=\"https:\/\/galaxy.travel\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/discover-ecuador-biodiverse-wonderland-by-galagents-1024x381.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/galaxy.travel\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/discover-ecuador-biodiverse-wonderland-by-galagents-980x364.jpg 980w, https:\/\/galaxy.travel\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/discover-ecuador-biodiverse-wonderland-by-galagents-480x178.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you and your clients tempted by lush woodlands and the ideal backdrop of the &#8220;pure life&#8221;? 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