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Ecuadorian Highlands (Sierra)

"Old Cathedral in Cuenca"

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Ecuador Picture by Tony Clemens
Travel story: Ecuadorian Highlands (Sierra)

Ecuador does not have its own currency. In 2000, the country gave up the surce for the US dollar. It probably halted inflation but it seems to have increased the cost of basics. Its still cheap by North American or Western European standards but Ecuador is more expensive than Peru. A good restaurant meal might cost about $US3 in Peru but about $US5 in Ecuador. Still a bargain.



None of Air Canada's partner airlines actually fly into Ecuador so we did not... More

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