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The fish – from natives called Mocho or Luna (moon), because
of his flat, thin form – was caught at the open sea close
to Esmeraldas. The animal has a length of 1,50metres and a height
of around one metre. Currently the fish is waiting for scientific
examination.
ecuadorline is present every year at the most important tourism
fairs in the German speaking ambit.
Since December 2006 the doors of the museum Mindalae are open for
public. From every Tuesday to Sunday it is possible to admire different
evidence and relicts of the Ecuadorian culture on five floors. The
museum which is built in the shape of a clay jug hosts also a souvenir
shop and a restaurant. Mindalae can be classified as the fist ethno
historical museum in Ecuador. The interior area is divided into
the Amazonas region and the ethno historical and ethno graphical
department. All rooms are decorated and coloured with terrestrial
colours while the exterior area shows mostly red and black areas
which symbolizes the clash of masculine and feminine. For the construction
and the design mainly different characteristically materials of
Ecuador like wood, glass, ceramic, reed, straw, and bamboo were
used. 
The 19 year old law student from Quito, Luigina Cabezas, was crowned
the most beautiful woman of Ecuador. 19 young women participated
in the desired rivalry last night in Guayaquil. Showmaster of the
evening was Roberto Rodrígez who was supported by the ex
Miss Universe Bárbara Palacios. The ladies took part in an
exciting competition with lively Salsa demonstrations and gala dresses.
The jury consisted of Ivonne Baki (former Minister of Foreign Trade),
Roberto Izurieta (CNN Representative) and the designer Nicólas
Felizola from Venezuela. The social program of the evening aerated
the ambiance by music from Los Intrépidos, Fausto Miño,
La Grupa and José Daniel Parra. 
Processions
at the Good Friday and Easter Sunday with colonial and typical figures
of Ecuador take place in Quito and other religious centres all around
the country. This processions are next to the Fanesca (typical,
Ecuadorian Easter soup) the main characteristic of this special
week. 12.000 tourists from all over the world are expected to witness
the holy ceremonies. To promote tourism in Quito this year many
advertising methods were installed at international fairs and in
the local TV. 
Sustainable tourism is a new and very popular tourism form which
gained on importance in Ecuador as well. Through the big influence
of nature and environment on tourism it is of utmost significance
to protect it with rules that establish a natural balance between
the protection and tourism. Different international organizations
provide standards and info material which can be used as guidelines
and enlightenment for tourists and businesses. Many Ecuadorian providers
follow the trend and convert their offers into sustainable tourism
and ecological friendly products. These forms allow tourism to coexist
with the nature in peace and obtain the untouched condition of Ecuador’s
most significant USP, their environment. 
81.7%
of more than 9 million Ecuadorian compulsory voters balloted positively
to a constituent assembly last Sunday, the 15th of April.
Modern life has reached Vilcabamba in the province of Loja, close
to the Peruvian border. Tourists and people interested in eternal
life brought with them the stress of the everyday life, which now
claims the life of the old sooner as it used to be. 
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