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Jefferson Perez Triumphs at Final Olympic Race
Twelve years ago a much younger Jefferson Perez took home Ecuador’s first Olympic gold medal when he won the men’s 20-kilometer race walk. Now, at 34 years of age, it seems that Perez has done his country proud again. Perez managed to claim the silver medal in this year’s Olympic men’s 20-kilometer race walk before announcing his retirement.
Ecuador at the Beijing Olympics
Every four years there is plenty of excitement in countries from around the world as national teams are sent off to participate in the Olympics. This year this grand sporting event is taking place in Beijing, and Ecuador certainly wasn’t about to miss out on their opportunity to present their sporting talent to the world.
Cofán Fight for Survival
The Cofán tribe is known as the protectors of the rain forests. For years they have tried to fend off invaders, oil companies and modernization to protect the land that has been theirs for generations, where they’ve lived, raised families and traded without interfering with the outside world.
Adventure Awaits on the Quilotoa Loop
Are you looking for an adventure in Ecuador that will take you off the beaten track to explore the beauty and magnificence of the landscapes of the country that have remained untouched by development and modernization? Then the Quilotoa Loop is the perfect expedition for you. The Quilotoa Loop is located in the splendor of the Andes Mountains, with rolling hills and breathtaking vegetation, and encompasses of a number of towns and villages where indigenous farming and simple living is the essence of each community.
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