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South Coast

Ecuador

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Iguana lounging at Parque Bolivar public garden.

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Wide sandy beaches, lush nature reserves and biologically rich islands are just a few of the attractions of Ecuador's southern coastal region. For wildlife watching, outdoor activities (like surfing, hiking and paragliding) or just relaxing on the beach, this is a great place to be.

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  1. 1Straddling the Middle of the World at the world’s equatorial border of zero degrees
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