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Ecuador

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Ecuador's north coast doesn't make it onto the itineraries of many international travelers – it's hard to compete in a country that offers so much variety. But for surfers, backwoods explorers and nature lovers, this is a hidden treasure.

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  1. 1Straddling the Middle of the World at the world’s equatorial border of zero degrees
  2. 2Riding a horse in the style of a traditional Cotopaxi Chagra
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