Everything I learned about Ecuador:
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The currency is U.S. Dollars.
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They primarily use dollar coins instead of dollar bills.
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The Equator is here!!!
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The Equator visitors’ center isn’t quite on the actual Equator.
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It isn’t hot just because it’s on the Equator, normal temps in November are 55-70 degrees Fahrenheit.
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There is a beautiful historic district.
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The Basilica was built from 1890-1980’s.
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The Church of the Society of Jesus (Iglesia de la Compañía de Jesús) was completed in 1765 and is decorated with gold leaf, gilded plaster, and wood carvings.
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Roasted guinea pig is a delicacy.
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They put popcorn in soup.
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There are many Venezuelan refugees moving through here. This means they are on their way to other places.
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Peru, Ecuador and Colombia used to be one country.
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The city of Quito is surrounded by mountains and the elevation is in the 9,000ft range.
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Ecuadorian Encebollado, which is tuna fish soup with pickled onions, is another famous dish.
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Ice cream with cheese is a commonality.
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The summit of Chimborazo is farther from the Earth’s center than Mount Everest and is 20,564 feet above sea level.
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One of the most traditional forms of dancing in Ecuador is Sanjuanito.
(Photos from the Basilica)