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Manabí Coconut Gelato: An International Win and an Opportunity for Rural Communities

Manabí coconut gelato helped Marco Andrade, the Portoviejo entrepreneur behind Pop2Go, win the Copa Latam Bajo Cero 2026. Made with coconut, vanilla,...

Guayaquil–Cuenca Flight: Is $50 Worth It?

Flying is not what it used to be. Avianca’s new daily flight between Guayaquil and Cuenca takes approximately 50 minutes, with one-way fares starting...

Manabi Economic Development: Jobs, Tourism, and Exports

Manabi economic development must become a priority for the province’s next administration. With agricultural production, fisheries, tourism, and strategic coastal locations, Manabi has significant...

Ecuadorian Banana Exports: A $4.2 Billion Global Industry

From Ecuadorian farms to supermarkets and kitchens around the world, Ecuadorian banana exports represent far more than an agricultural product. They support thousands of...

Curfew in Ecuador: Manta Tourism Faces a 15% Drop in Booking Intentions

Another curfew in Ecuador. Fewer holiday bookings. And growing uncertainty for the businesses that are trying to survive legally. The announcement of a new curfew...

How a Seafood Festival in Ecuador Attracted 9,000 Visitors

One festival. More than 9,000 visitors. Over $100,000 in economic activity for a small coastal community in Manabí, Ecuador. The seventh Ligüiqui Octopus Festival offers...
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Battle of Pichincha: Ecuador’s Independence

On May 24, 1822, one of the most important battles in Ecuadorian history was fought on the slopes of a volcano overlooking Quito. During...

Andean Condor vs Bald Eagle: Size, Diet, and Symbols

The Andean condor vs bald eagle comparison brings together two impressive birds associated with two countries that are important to me: Ecuador, where I...

Gabriel Garcia Moreno: Railways, Science, and the Modernization of Ecuador

Gabriel Garcia Moreno and the Modernization of Ecuador Gabriel Garcia Moreno helped shape nineteenth-century Ecuador through education, scientific institutions, roads, and the beginnings of a...

Manuela Saenz: The Woman Who Saved Simon Bolivar

Manuela Saenz is often introduced as the woman who saved Simon Bolivar’s life. That is true, but it is only one part of her...

How the Galapagos Islands Became Part of Ecuador in 1832

On February 12, 1832, the Galapagos Islands were formally claimed for Ecuador. The republic was less than two years old, yet it was taking...

The Ecuadorian Crisis of 1859

In this period, the Ecuadorian Crisis of 1859 was one of the most dangerous periods in the country’s history. However, as Ecuador faced a...
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