THE MOST MEGADIVEROUS COUNTRIES IN THE WORLD
Megadiverse countries are a group of countries that are home to the highest index of biodiversity on Earth
When looking at a map of a South American country it is very small and easy to miss since Ecuador is very small, but it has natural wonders so numerous and so abundant that the visitor's senses are bound to be overwhelmed.
“Ecuador is the most compact megadiverse country in the world. In Ecuador we have the four worlds at the same time, we have the marine coast, the Andean Sierra, the eastern jungle and that Insular wonder of the Galapagos Islands "
LANGUAGE
Ecuador is a multilingual country with a predominance of Spanish. Spanish is the official language of Ecuador; Kichwa and Shuar are official languages of intercultural relations. The other ancestral languages are of official use for indigenous peoples in the areas where they live and in the terms established by law.
These are the thirteen languages of Ecuador
awapit, epera, tsafiki, cha'palachii, cofán, shuar, achuar, quichua, quecha, siona, secoya, záparo y wao.
IDIOMATIC EXPRESSION
Language is one of the most important parts of any culture. It is way by which people communicate with one another, build relationships and create a sense of community
These expressions are usually used in the Sierra del Ecuador
Don't be bad ... No sea malito...
It is typical of the mountains, it is the equal to please to add more kindness to the phrase. "Give me passing the keys, do not be bad sea."
Chulla vida. Chulla life.
The word chulla comes from the indigenous Quechua language, which means "only one" or "odd". That is why, by saying this, you remember how short life is and that you only live once.
Guagua que no llora no mama. Guagua that does not cry no mama.
The word guagua is used in many countries and with different meanings. In Ecuador, they are breast babies. The meaning of the phrase is that if you don't ask for something, you won't get it.
Me fui de chupa I went sucking
Pegarse una ruca Stick a ruca
Hacer la casita Make the house
Mete labia Get lip service
Nos vamos a la caleta We're going to the cove
😱Extreme Sport in Ecuador😱
Extreme sports are those types of sports activities that involve some kind of risk for the people who practice them. They are activities that have the ability to release a large amount of adrenaline in the human body
MOUNTAINEERING
This sport consists of climbing high mountains on perfectly conditioned trails. Adrenaline appears when there are difficulties to overcome such as steep slopes, high passes, avalanches or even rocky roads.
Rafting
This sport consists of rafting or canoeing down fast-flowing rivers. It can be done alone or in a group. The fear of falling that is generated by constant movement is what gives it the share of fun. It will depend a lot on your coordination and strength with the oars.
Slackline
It is an extreme sport that requires little, since you only need a tape called "Slackline" that must be fastened to two ends and it is quite inexpensive. It consists of balancing and avoiding falling.
The higher the rope is, the more the adrenaline sensation and the limit to overcome.
Bungee jump
Although this activity has a short duration, when you fall into the void you will feel that it becomes eternal. It will also be super fun for you. Only for the brave. It is usually done on bridges or places with professional guides so you do not have many problems and it is safe.
Traditions
Participating in our traditions identifies us as Ecuadorians. The culture of a people is the essence of its tradition, its symbols, myths, legends and customs are transmitted through time and together they make up the nation.
And we will talk about the tradition about the day of the dead:
It is the Catholic celebration of All Saints, like other festivities, it seems that this celebration is the result of combining an ancient tradition or indigenous rite with a Catholic festival. The celebrations of the Day of the Dead consist of vigils and visits to cemeteries where offerings of flowers and traditional food are brought to the deceased.
Day of the dead in Mexico, Spain and Ecuador
SPAIN
One of the main traditions that they have in Spain on the occasion of the Day of the Dead is to go to cemeteries carrying flowers to their deceased and pray for their souls.
The tradition is no longer maintained in the same way, although formerly on the night of this day stories about the deceased were told, debated and talked about while also eating some of the most traditional fruits of autumn
MEXICO
In Mexico the celebration of the Day of the Dead varies from state to state, from municipality to municipality and from town to town, however throughout the country it has the same principle, to bring families together to welcome their loved ones who return from the beyond.
ECUADOR
Ecuadorians have very traditional foods that are prepared especially for the Day of the Dead: colada morada, a drink made of black or purple corn flour, and guaguas de pan or figures of bread in the shape of a guagua or doll. The population usually carry out the purple laundry and the bread guaguas to cemeteries as an offering to the dead. It is a very important tradition of the first inhabitants of Ecuador.
Differences and similarities
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