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Have you thought about what your dream place would be for this long-awaited vacation?

Even though Manta is a spectacular city for these vacations, it has several very beautiful beaches, gastronomy in every corner and nearby towns, very rich, typical of the province of Manabi , but I would recommend you make your reservations on dates that are not holidays, since it can be very crowded.

In spite its proximity to emeralds, it will take you 5 to 6 hours to get there by car. But don't be discouraged. The beauty of the beach and the delicious food of each small town are worth the trip.

If you plan to travel to Manta, do not forget to bring a sweater for the afternoons and evenings, since it is very windy and you could catch a cold, in addition to wearing loose pants for your comfort and as a last tip, I recommend that you take a pill for discomfort for a lot of food, because you will see so much and so rich that you will want to try all of them. Enjoy your trip a lot!

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Are you thinking about finding an impressing place for the weekend?
Even though Manta has an amazing landscape, and the food will make you feel fascinated, It's is 8 hours away from Quito and it may be too crowded during weekends, especially in holidays. Despite it is farness to Quito, you will feel relaxed when you arrive. But don’t be worried. The fascinating landscape of the beach and the delicious food are well worth the trip because it´s impressive.  If you are planning to travel to Manta, don’t forget to drive carefully and don't throw garbage on the beach. Enjoy the view and take pictures of the landscape.

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Adventure in - Loja

Are you looking for a nice place away from the routine for your next summer vacations? I have the ideal place for you: Loja.

Even though Loja is a place far from Quito, it is very quiet and relaxing to spend your vacations but the best moment to visit it is in the month of January due to the flowering of the guayacanes. That is amazing.

Although in some cities the food can be more expensive, it is worth it, because the gastronomy is incomparable.

If you plan to travel there, do not forget to take your camera, do not pollute. And you will be amazed for this incredible place.

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Are you thinking about surprising in the best place to go diving around the world? Although Galapagos is the most popular place to go scuba diving for its fascinating open water areas and sea animals you can find there, it may be too expensive rent or try to get your diving license. Despite belongs to Ecuador, it will take you 1 hour to get there by airplane. But don’t be depressed. You always cand find cheap flights Quito to Santa Cruz, are well worth the trip, when you’ll see sharks, whales, and a lot of fishes. It’s an amazing experience, you can always find a new challenge to explore. When you finally get tired of been in water, resting in your hotel, you feel impressed thinking about all the experience.If you are planning to travel there, buy your airplane tickets in advance. Try to get your scuba diving license before going there, and most important take your waterproof camera to record your experience for ever. Enjoy your trip!

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Are you thinking about surprising in the best place to go diving around the world? Although Galapagos is the most popular place to go scuba diving for its fascinating open water areas and sea animals you can find there, it may be too expensive rent or try to get your diving license. Despite belongs to Ecuador, it will take you 1 hour to get there by airplane. But don’t be depressed. You always cand find cheap flights Quito to Santa Cruz, are well worth the trip, when you’ll see sharks, whales, and a lot of fishes. It’s an amazing experience, you can always find a new challenge to explore. When you finally get tired of been in water, resting in your hotel, you feel impressed thinking about all the experience.If you are planning to travel there, buy your airplane tickets in advance. Try to get your scuba diving license before going there, and most important take your waterproof camera to record your experience for ever. Enjoy your trip!

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Wondering why you should visit Buenos Aires?

Although Buenos Aires has a very organized public transportation, sometimes it could be difficult understand how it works.

In spite it isn’t close from Quito, and you can’t find a flight ticket for less than $700, every penny is worth it. At downtown you can find delicatessens with home food, libraries, bookstores, bohemian bars, or music stores.

If you are planning travel there don’t forget to buy the public transportation card called “sube” to access to transport subsidy. Try to plan your time to visit as many places as possible.

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Do you want to enjoy your best vacations?
Although the Xenses park is located in Mexico, it is one of the best parks in the world and especially one of the best parks in Mexico. Even though you have to walk a lot it will be a fantastic experience when you are in the park.
In spite it is expensive but don’t be discouraged it is one of the best vacations to go to this park since it is a unique park that relaxes you and is fantastic because it has many outdoor activities that you can do with your family.
If you are going to go to the Xenses park, it is important that you leave your cell phone in your backpack because it is a park have many places with water and the cell phone can be damaged. It is also important that you do not carry anything in your hand because you have to do a lot of activities with all parts of your body. Live a great experience with Xenses and enjoy the trip!

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Are you thinking of a unique and different experience that will leave you fascinated?

Although Loja is already a very beautiful place to spend your vacation, this place has the largest dry forest in the country along the rural parishes of Mangahurco where you can camp, it is a forest of Guayacanes that will leave you impressed with its beauty.

Despite this beauty of place you can also visit the Pozas Pétricas de Mangahurco, Here you can bathe quietly and spend a relaxing time.

If you plan to visit this place, wear comfortable shoes because you will have to walk if you want to appreciate the beauty of this place, it is tiring but worth it, enjoy this unique moment of the year to the maximum, you will surely be surprised.!

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Would you like to go back in time and find an amazing place to go hiking?

The petrified forest of Puyango is the right place for you. Its main charm is the fossil remains of the trees it presents, which are over a hundred million years old. If you go during the rainy season it would be difficult for you to appreciate all its splendor.

Although the trip will take you 8 to 9 hours to arrive by car.The beauty of the forest and the more than 130 species of birds that inhabit it make it worth the trip.

If you are planning to visit this fascinating place make sure you wear comfortable clothes and bring sunscreen. Take care of the environment and avoid leaving garbage there.

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Are you interested in knowing the beautest natural rivers, but you want to bring your whole family, incluiding your pets?

Although Rainforest is one of the most emblematic landscapes in Ecuador, sometimes its enchantment is underrated. For instance, it is said that the most amazing waterfall called "Suyu Pakcha" is located in the capital city of Napo(Tena), which is protected by the environment ministry. Even though in this waterfall you can’t swim, there are many other options, so it is not challenging to find a place you can take your pet with.

Despite it is a relaxing trip, sometimes it is necessary to walk and the trekking can be tiring, specially for children and seniors. It is necessary to wear sunscreen and summer clothes. Also if you don’t know the way ask for guide.

If you are planning to go there, make sure that the place where you are going to stay is pet friendly, and whenever there are endemic species nearby, take your pet on a leash.  Do not forget to take care of the environment and enjoy your trip.

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Are you an adventure fanatic? Are you tired of not finding a good place to travel? Would you like to visit a place with incredible landscapes, lots of activities and a great culture to know? Baños de Agua Santa is a fascinating place to visit.
The city of Baños is an amazing place to explore. It has a lot of vegetation, waterfalls, and tourist attractions. Although the weather can be a problem, this can be solved. If you visit Baños try to bring a coat.
Despite the fact that the trip from Quito to Baños takes only 3 hours, the weather sometimes causes mudslides that block the road or cause accidents and heavy traffic.
| If you want to visit the city of Baños don’t forget to bring clothes to get wet, besides the waterfalls and rivers of the place the climate is humid.

The trip can be tiring, but I promise it will be an unforgettable experience.

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Don't you know where to spend time in your family vacations? tired of going to the same places? I have a great option for you.
Even though this city has an amazing infrastructure with its orange roof tile, which is characteristically from almost all built houses, it may be colder weather than in Quito and became a long trip because it takes around 7-8 hours.
Despite Quito is the capital city of Ecuador and there should be whatever we dream, Cuenca owns a better organization than in the capital, because its citizens in any or other way, take care the appearance of the place where they live, they have laws that allow punish any action that causes damage or even make the city decadent. I mean, it could be because of their smaller population, but shouldn’t we act and be polite in the same way?
If you’re planning to visit a place which has the most beautiful and impressing sights, provides you and excellent gastronomy and if you are not coming by your own car, you should give a chance to try the public transportation that gives you many options which are affordable for you who will be surrounded by tourist attractions. I can only say… Welcome to Cuenca!!

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| Are you into extreme activities and discovering new places?
Baños is for you it has a lot of activities to do by yourself or with a partner, a relaxing time in your life and an amazing forest, with rivers, waterfalls, etc., (opposite idea) but if you don’t like it that much it may be a little boring, there wouldn’t be a lot of things to do, but if you have the guts travel to Baños is the best thing to do in summer, By the way, this place it’s around 3 far from Quito, but I promise, all the adventures that you are gone to had would be amazing until you get tired. During this time the hotels will have a lot of tourists, so you maybe want to do a reservation, also going with a large group of friends could be a great option. Don’t forget to be responsible with the alcohol, there are a lot of bars and be kind to the environment. Enjoy your trip!

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Attention grabber Are you thinking of finding a fascinating, almost fantasy, place for the holidays?

Although Galapagos is a highly sought-after tourist destination for many people due to its incredible landscapes and diversity of fauna, it can be accompanied by high prices to be able to observe these attractions.

Despite its proximity to Guayaquil, it must necessarily be reached by plane or boat. However, the beauty of the islands and the incredible food are worth every penny of the trip.

Recommendations:   If traveling to this wonderful place is in your plans, do not forget to take responsibility for the garbage and treat the whole place with respect. Try to avoid problems as it is a protected area, any accident can lead to heavy fines or even jail time. By visiting it you promote the local economy and, in the process, you have an incredible vacation so enjoy your trip!

Pablo Melo

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Are you looking for an amazing trip that will blow your mind?
Even though Misahuallí is a very little town, it has a lot of diversity, you can take a trip on a boat and appreciate the huge river that surrounds the town, most of the animals aren’t frightened by tourists so you can see monkeys jumping from tree to tree and if you show them something like fruit or a worm, they can come to you, and you will be able to take a photo with them.
Despite the long travel, that is about 8 hours, it totally worth’s it, the experience that you will have is amazing, even the food is great there, so if you go to Misahualli you must to try a dish called “Maito de tilapia”
So if you are planning to travel to Misahualli you must take a repellent with you always, there are a lot of mosquitos, also you will need to wear light clothing because of the weather and as an extra advice, take a comfortable pillow with you for the long trip.

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You want to know an amazing place. where you can escape from all the stress of the city? 

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Although  Galapagos is a world-renowned destination and very beautiful for its incredible beaches and exotic animals ,  it can be expensive for some people.
In spite there are deals on plane tickets, if it is going to be expensive and even more so if you have a very large family But don't get depressed. The beauty of its islands when you snorkel Will impress you, they are well worth paying for the trip.
If you plan to travel there, do not forget to bring a thermos that you can fill at your hotel and keep yourself hydrated, remember that there are very strong rules if you harm any animal. Enjoy your trip!

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Are you spending time in the middle of mountains and lagoons?

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Are you spending time in the middle of mountains and lagoons?

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Although Otavalo is the most beutiful tourist destiny for its fascinating and impressing lagoons, landscapes, places, is possible that is cold and it is dangerous at nights.

Despite there are several very nice crafts,  they are really expensive for tourist and many times there is not good customer service.

If you going to Otavalo is necessary to visit “Cabañas de Lago”  is located on Lake “San Pablo”at 10 minutes from Otavalo, it is a relaxing place, try to wear a sweater for the cold, enjoy the landscapes, people and food. Good luck!

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Would you like to get away from the noise of the city?

Chimborazo is the tallest and most amazing volcano in Ecuador and the closest point to the sun in the world, but global warming is destroying its glaciers, making them weak.

You can be arrived by the Riobamba-Guaranda highway to the "El Arenal" tourist services center, you must have a guide to avoid accidents and wear warm clothes because it is very cold.

If you are a beginner, you can reach the first shelter called "Carrel", if you like nature and activities such as climbing and hiking, you will love it!.

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A Magical Town  "Baños de Agua Santa"           Sebastian Noguera                                      

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A Magical Town  "Baños de Agua Santa"           Sebastian Noguera                                      

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Baños de Agua Santa is a city in the province of Tungurahua in Ecuador. From Quito to Baños is only 2 hours and a half away, it is very close and there are many things to do in Baños. On the way you can see great landscapes and taste the traditional food of Ecuador.  It is known for its access to trails on the active Tungurahua volcano to the south and for its mineral-rich hot springs. In the center, the Church "Nuestra Señora del Agua Santa" has paintings depicting miracles attributed to the Virgin Maria. To the east, "El Pailón del Diablo" and Agoyán are spectacular waterfalls on the Pastaza River. If you are planning to travel there, don’t forget to take responsibility for the trash you make. Baños is a very nice city to spend with family and friends, I recommend you visit it.

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Are you thinking about finding a relaxing place for the holidays?

Although Tonsupa is a very popular tourist destiny for its amazing beaches and calm sea, it may be too crowded during holidays.

Despite its closeness to Quito, it will take you 6 to 7 hours to get there by car. But don’t be discouraged. The beauty of the beach and the fascinating food are well worth the trip.

If you are planning to travel there, don’t forget to take responsibility for the trash you make. Try to avoid plastics and help the local economy by buying people’s handicrafts and services. Enjoy your trip!

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A beach is a narrow, gently sloping strip of land that lies along the edge of an ocean or a lake.

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Biology, Ecology, Earth Science, Geology, Oceanography, Geography, Physical Geography

A beach is a narrow, gently sloping strip of land that lies along the edge of an ocean, lake, or river. Materials such as sand, pebbles, rocks, and seashell fragments cover beaches.

Most beach materials are the products of weathering and erosion. Over many years, water and wind wear away at the land. The continual action of waves beating against a rocky cliff, for example, may cause some rocks to come loose. Huge boulders can be worn town to tiny grains of sand.

Beach materials may travel long distances, carried by wind and waves. As the tide comes in, for example, it deposits ocean sediment. This sediment may contain sand, shells, seaweed, even marine organisms like crabs or sea anemones. When the tide goes out, it takes some sediment with it.

Tides and ocean currents can carry sediment a few meters or hundreds of kilometers away. Tides and currents are the main way beaches are created, changed, and even destroyed, as the currents move sediment and debris from one place to another.

Beaches are constantly changing. Tides and weather can alter beaches every day, bringing new materials and taking away others.

Beaches also change seasonally. During the winter, storm winds toss sand into the air. This can sometimes erode beaches and create sandbars. Sandbars are narrow, exposed areas of sand and sediment just off the beach. During the summer, waves retrieve sand from sandbars and build the beach back up again. These seasonal changes cause beaches to be wider and have a gentle slope in the summer, and be narrower and steeper in the winter.

Every beach has a beach profile. A beach profile describes the landscape of the beach, both above the water and below it. Beaches can be warm, and rich in vegetation such as palm or mangrove trees. Beaches can also be barren desert coastlines. Other beaches are cold and rocky, while beaches in the Arctic and Antarctic are frozen almost all year.

The area above the water, including the intertidal zone, is known as the beach berm. Beach berm can include vegetation, such as trees, shrubs, or grasses. The most familiar characteristic of a beach berm is its type of sand or rock.

Sandy Beach Berms
Most beach sand comes from several different sources. Some sand may be eroded bits of a rocky reef just offshore. Others may be eroded rock from nearby cliffs. Pensacola Beach, in the U.S. state of Florida, for instance, has white, sandy beaches. Some sand is eroded from rocks and minerals in the Gulf of Mexico. Most sand, however, is made of tiny particles of weathered quartz from the Appalachian Mountains, hundreds of kilometers away.

The sandy beaches surrounding Chameis Bay, Namibia, are also full of quartz and seashells. However, the beaches of Chameis Bay contain another type of rock-diamonds. Mining companies have dug mines both on the beach and offshore to excavate these precious stones. Other gems, such as sapphires, emeralds, and garnets, are present on many beaches throughout the world, as tiny grains of sand.

Rocky
Some beach berms are not sandy at all. They are covered with flat pebbles called shingles or rounded rocks known as cobbles. Such beaches are common along the coasts of the British Isles. Hastings Beach, a shingle beach on the southern coast of England, has been a dock for fishing boats for more than a thousand years.

A storm beach is a type of shingle beach that is often hit by heavy storms. Strong waves and winds batter storm beaches into narrow, steep landforms. The shingles on storm beaches are usually small near the water and large at the highest elevation.

Other types of beaches
Some beaches, called barrier beaches, protect the mainland from the battering of ocean waves. These beaches may lie at the heads of islands called barrier islands. Many barrier beaches and barrier islands stretch along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts of the United States. These narrow beaches form barriers between the open ocean and protected harbors, lagoons, and sounds.

Beaches near rivers are often muddy or soft. Soil and sediment from the river is carried to the river's mouth, sometimes creating a fertile beach. Hoi An, Vietnam, is an ancient town that sits on the estuary of the Thu Bon River and the South China Sea. Hoi An's soft beaches serve as resort and tourist centers.

Beach berms can be many different colors. Coral beaches, common on islands in the Caribbean Sea, are white and powdery. They are made from the eroded exoskeletons of tiny animals called corals. Some coral beaches, such as Harbour Island, Bahamas, actually have pink sand. The coral that created these beaches were pink or red.

On some volcanic islands, beaches are jet-black. The sand on Punaluu Beach, Hawaii, is made of basalt, or lava that flowed into the ocean and instantly cooled. As it cooled, the basalt exploded into thousands of tiny fragments. Some volcanic beaches, such as those on the South Pacific island of Guam, are green. The basalt in these beaches contained a large amount of the mineral olivine.

Threats to Beaches

Coastal Erosion
The most significant threat to beaches is natural coastal erosion. Coastal erosion is the natural process of the beach moving due to waves, storms, and wind. Beaches that experience consistent coastal erosion are said to be in retreat.

Coastal erosion can be influenced by weather systems. Beaches on the island nation of Tuvalu, in the South Pacific, were retreating very quickly in the 1990s. Meteorologists linked this to the weather system known as the El Nino-Southern Oscillation (ENSO). As ENSO events slowed, Tuvalu's beaches began to recover.

People respond to coastal erosion in different ways. For years, coastal erosion threatened the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, on Hatteras Island in the U.S. state of North Carolina. The Cape Hatteras Lighthouse is the tallest lighthouse in the United States. For more than 100 years, it has warned ships of the low-lying sandbars and islands known as the Outer Banks. Coastal erosion made the beach beneath the lighthouse unstable. In 2000, the entire lighthouse was moved 870 meters (2,870 feet) inland.

People also combat coastal erosion with seawalls. These large structures, built of rock, plastic, or concrete, are constructed to prevent sand and other beach material from drifting away. Residents of Sea Gate, a community in Coney Island, New York, for instance, invested in a series of seawalls to protect their homes from powerful storms and waves from the Atlantic Ocean.

However, shifting sand is a natural part of the beach ecosystem. Seawalls may protect one section of beach while leaving another with little sand. Seawalls can also increase the speed at which beaches retreat. When tides and waves hit massive seawalls instead of beaches, they bounce back to the ocean with more energy. This tidal energy causes the sand in front of a seawall to erode much more quickly than it would without the seawall.

Hurricane Sandy was a deadly storm that struck the East Coast of the United States in October 2012. Many of the seawalls of Sea Gate crumbled, and more than 25 homes were lost.

Beaches are also threatened by sea level rise. Sea levels have been gradually rising for many years, drowning some beaches completely.

New Moore Island, for example, was a small, uninhabited island in the Bay of Bengal. Both India and Bangladesh claimed the island, which was little more than a strip of sandy beach. In March 2010, rising sea levels drowned the island completely. New Moore Island is now a sandbar. Sea Level Rise

Although the natural forces of wind and water can dramatically change beaches over many years, human activity can speed up the process. Dams, which block river sediment from reaching beaches, can cause beaches to retreat. In some places, large quantities of sand have been removed from beaches for use in making concrete.
Development
Development threatens the natural landscape of beaches. People develop homes and businesses near beaches for many reasons. Beaches are traditional tourist destinations. Places like the U.S. state of Hawaii, the island nation of Tahiti, and the islands of Greece are all economically dependent on tourism. Businesses, such as charter boat facilities, restaurants, and hotels, are built on the beach.

People also enjoy living near beaches. Beachfront property is often very highly valued. "The Hamptons" are exclusive beach communities on the eastern end of Long Island, New York. Homes in the Hamptons are some of the most expensive in the United States.

Development can crowd beaches. As more buildings and other facilities are built, beaches become narrower and narrower. The natural, seasonal movement of beach sediment is disrupted. Communities spend millions of dollars digging, or dredging, sand from one place to another in order to keep the beach the same all year.

Disappearing beaches are bad for coastal facilities. Natural beaches reduce the power of waves, wind, and storm surges. Without these barrier beaches, waves and storm surges crash directly into buildings. In 1992, a storm swept away more than 200 homes in the Hamptons. It cost the government more than $80 million to replace the barrier beach.

On Kauai, one of the islands in Hawaii, more than 70 percent of the beach is eroding, partly because of construction of seawalls and jetties, and from clearing out stream mouths. Geologists say Oahu, another Hawaiian island, has lost 25 percent of its shoreline. Tourism is the state's main industry, so disappearing beaches are a major concern. The destruction of Hawaii's beaches could also mean a loss of habitat for many plants and animals, some of which are already endangered.

Beach Pollution

Many beaches, especially in urban areas, are extremely polluted. Waves wash up debris from the ocean, while drainage pipes or rivers deposit waste from inland areas. Some of this waste includes sewage and other toxic chemicals. After strong storms, some beaches are closed. The amount of bacteria, raw sewage, and other toxic chemicals is hazardous to human health. Sometimes, it takes days or even weeks for the toxic waters to wash out to sea.

Beach pollution also includes garbage, such as plastic bags, cans, and other containers from picnics. Medical waste, such as needles and surgical instruments, has even washed up on beaches.

All beach pollution is harmful to wildlife. Birds may choke on small bits of plastic. Marine mammals such as sea lions may become tangled in ropes, twine, or other material. Floating plastic may prevent algae or sea plants from developing. This prevents animals that live in tide pools, such as sea anemones or sea stars, from finding nutrients.

Protecting Beaches

Reducing pollution is an important way to protect beaches. Visitors should never leave trash on the beach or throw it in the ocean.

Beachgoers should also leave wildlife alone-including birds, plants, and seaweed. Taking shells or live animals from the beach destroys the habitat.

People can also protect beaches from excess erosion. Limiting beachfront development can be an important step in protecting the natural landscape of beaches. Along some beaches, areas of vegetation known as "living shorelines" protect the beach ecosystem from erosion and protect the inland area from floods and storm surges.

In some places, machinery is used to dredge sand from the seabed just offshore and return it to the beach. Miami Beach, in the U.S. state of Florida, was restored by this method.

Fast Fact

Beach Art: Sand Castles And Sculptures
Have you ever visited a beach during a sand-sculpture contest? Sand artists can carve sculptures more than a meter (3 feet) high. Sand art is for much more than castles. In 2008, sculptors in Dorset, England, built the world's only sand hotel. This structure was complete with two beds, a couch, night stands, and a grand entrance, all made of sand. The hotel lasted until the next rainstorm.

Fast Fact

Best Beaches
Environmental scientist Dr. Stephen P. Leatherman is known as Dr. Beach. Every year, Dr. Beach makes a list of the top 10 beaches in the United States. Dr. Beach judges beaches based on 50 criteria, including sand softness, wind speed, water temperature, presence of runoff, public safety, rip currents, and pollution. Read about Dr. Beach and the science of beaches here.

Dr. Beachs Top 10 for 2012:
1. Coronado Beach, California
2. Kahanamoku Beach,Hawaii
3. East Hampton, New York
4. St. George Island State Park, Florida
5. Hamoa Beach, Hawaii
6. Coast Guard Beach, Massachusetts
7. Waimanalo Bay Beach Park, Hawaii
8. Cape Florida State Park, Florida
9. Beachwalker Park, South Carolina
10. Cape Hatteras, North Carolina

Fast Fact

Fossil Beach
A fossil beach may not be a beach at all. Fossil beaches are ancient coastlines, millions of years old, that have been preserved because of a change in sea level. Fossils of ancient animals, plants, and algae may be excavated dozens or even hundreds of kilometers inland, on the shore of an ancient sea that has since dried up.

One of the most famous fossil beaches, however, is still a beach. The so-called Jurassic Coast, in southwestern Great Britain, has thousands of fossils of ancient plants, fish, insects, and reptiles.

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A beach is a narrow, gently sloping strip of land that lies along the edge of an ocean or a lake.

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Do you like adventure, the extreme and the party?

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The city of Baños de Agua Santa offers you these three things in one place, the city is three hours from Quito by car and four hours by bus.

The places you can visit when you are in the city are the following: The Pailon of Diablo waterfall, the hands of God, the tree house, etc. It also has extreme games such as: canopy, kayak, rafting, etc. At night you go out to party with family or friends in the street of the discos.

If you plan to visit this beautiful city on holidays, travel early or make reservations because hotels are filled by tourists, I recommend you visit this beautiful city with family or friends.

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Do you like adventure?

The Galápagos Islands are an archipelago of volcanic islands. They are located at aproximately 9000 km from the continental coast of Ecuador, in the Pacific Ocean. The islands are known for their large number of endemic species that were studied by Charles Darwin.

In spite to their closeness to Guayaquil, it is necessary to take a plane. The trip lasts one hour to the amazing San Cristobal Island.

If you are planning to travel to the Galapagos Islands, remember not to touch the native animals and not to destroy the beautiful environment.

I recommend visiting the Galapagos Islands, it is a beautiful place for adventure. Enjoy your trip through Ecuador.