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History of the Galapagos Islands by Andean Discovery

History of the Galapagos Islands by Andean Discovery

The first Galápagos colony was established on the island of Floreana. The archipelago experienced many attempted settlements from the mid-19th to the mid-20th ...

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"Día de los Difuntos" in Ecuador (November 2nd)

In Ecuador, Dia de los Difuntos, or Day of the Decreased, is a national public holiday that combines Christian and pagan traditions.

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Happy Independence Day, Guayaquil!

Happy Independence Day, Guayaquil!

Just after midnight on October 9, 1820 a group of Guayaquil natives took over the Spanish military post and declared independence from Spanish rule. This coup ...

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