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Tourism Sector Overview

Tourism plays an increasingly important role in the Ecuadorian economy. In 2000, tourism increased almost 30%, with 637,000 visitors spending more than $400 million. Ecuador is an ideal travel destination for outdoor enthusiasts and leisure travelers alike. Ecuador is distinguished by its extraordinary topography, its many diverse cultures, and its abundant variety of flora and fauna.

Four distinct regions comprise Ecuador: the Andes mountains (Sierra), the Amazon rainforest (Oriente), the Galapagos Islands, and the Coast. Travelers find endless natural wonders ranging from pristine rainforest to towering volcanoes to beach paradises all within a nation approximately the size of the state of Colorado. Birdwatching, expeditions to pre-Incan ruins, hiking, horseback riding, kayaking, mountaneering, paragliding, rainforest tours, scuba diving, and surfing are just some of the many activities vacationers may enjoy while in Ecuador.

 

 

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