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Ecuador has long been synonymous with striking wildlife and otherworldly landscapes. Its ecological diversity and compact size — at least by South American standards — mean big-hitter destinations such as the Galápagos Islands (p.22), Amazon rainforest (p.44) and volcano-studded Andes (p.48) are all relatively close to each other, making this a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts. But a culinary renaissance is also in progress across the country,
led by a celebration of homegrown food. We look at how Ecuadorians have fallen back in love with cacao (p.8) and meet a chef who’s championing local ingredients (p.18). To wash it all down, we quiz a local brewer on Ecuador’s budding craft beer scene (p.14). All this comes together in our main story (p.26), which puts the
spotlight on initiatives looking to preserve the country’s heritage — be it nature, food or community ties — and the people behind them. There are more traditions to be seen around the Andean region of Imbabura (p.10) and at local festivals (p.13), while the capital, Quito (p.16) and southern city of Cuenca (p.40) off er up some of the country’s cosmopolitan charms.
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