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People are generaly very friendly, but the indiens can seem closed and hard to get to. Don't dress in their clothing even if it is tempting as it is so beautiful. Ask before you take pictures. If you wanna get to them, try take part in their doings. Wash your clothes in the river (they all came running to help me, thinking I was hopeless) eat at their small stalls in the maket and help them a bit. This has a very positive efect. As to get in touch with the other locals Salsa and Cuba libre are the sure ways. Leave a Comment
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Always try to speak some spanish especially with Taxi drivers, to avoid getting lost sometimes.Do not show off your money you may get robbed. Leave a Comment
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When the Spanish army "discovered" Ecuador in the XVI century, the Inca empire was very well established. General Ruminahui and Inca Atahualpa fought fiercely to defend their way of life, but lost the war. The establishment of Spanish rule marked the beginning of the genocide of indigenous populations, the reduced number who survived the massacre and the forced work imposed to them had no choice but to settle in marginal uplands, where dry and cold climate gives no opportunity for agricultural production. In the beginning of the XVIII century, the Spanish rulers proclaimed their independence from the Emperor, giving way to a de-centralised colonial power which is going on until today. In the most recent years, the indigenous peoples federation (CONAIE) supported the establishment of an indigenous party (Patchakutik) which achieved good results and a key position in the country's political life.
In Ecuador's economic scene, the crucial confrontation goes on between the
traditional oligarchy settled in Quito and along the main valley ("los
de la Sierra") and the newcomers, banana and cacao growers and traders
from the lowlands around Guayaquil ("los de la Costa"). Leave a Comment
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Do not handle a vendors fruit unless you plan on purchasing it. Leave a Comment
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ECUADOR HAS A DIVERSITY OF LANGUAGES, CULTURES.
YOU CAN FIND BLACK, WHITE AND INDIGENOUS PEOPLE.
THE NATIONAL LANGUAGE IS SPANISH BUT QUECHUA(INDIGENOUS LANGUAGE)IS ALSO A COMMON LANGUAGE.
THE ACTUAL CURRENCY IS THE AMERICAN DOLLAR BUT THE SUCRE WAS THE CURRENCY UNTIL SEPTEMBER 2000.
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Learn your hand gestures, besos, etc. Smile.
Wear pants.
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Ecuador is still under a very Spanish influence and the Machista culture is still very much in evidence. It is quite normal for the women to do all the work and the men to do nothing - in fact it is expected! Also what many travellers forget is that most Ecuadorians have indian roots and are therefore dark skinned and with dark hair and eyes. Therefore blonde hair and blue eyes are not normal! This means that travellers are more likely to be noticed and find it very difficult to blend into the background. Ecuadorian men are also (mostly) totally deviod of any qualms about infidelity. They will chat you up incessantly and have no shame in soing so - even if their girlfriend is sitting with them, Also do not be surprised if you get whistled at constantly on the streets.... this is perfectly normal and you learn to ignore it after a while. Well after six months I had anyway! I'm not saying that this is a bad thing - in fact when I came back to England I actually missed all the attention! For me its one of the qualities that defines Ecuador in my memory- Just don't be surprised at it.
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Try to learn a little bit of the language for the best experience. Conversation goes a long way with the people.
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When you enter a shop, greet the clerks. (Buenos dias, buenas tardes, buenas noches) If you enter a room or house full of people, greet _each one_ individually - if you are a woman, kiss everyone on the cheek once, and if you are a man, kiss the women on the cheek and shake hands with the men. In a restaurant you will usually have to ask for them to bring you the bill. You don't need to tip in restaurants.
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