Will I See Poverty in Ecuador?

Of Ecuador’s approximately 16 million citizens, around 25 percent live below the poverty line. Although this number has decreased in recent years, that’s still a large number of Ecuadorian citizens. You will probably see some evidence of poverty during your visit.

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In the Andes, many Ecuadorians get by as subsistence farmers. These types of farmers are known as campesinos. The peasant class is a long-standing part of Ecuadorian culture, ever since the Spanish colonizers created a system of enforced agricultural labor.

Although rural areas technically have a higher level of poverty, plenty of urban Ecuadorians live beneath the poverty line. Starting in the 1970s, oil extraction meant more jobs became available in the cities. Over two decades, a quarter of Ecuador’s population moved from rural farms to crowded cities. This created a huge shortage of housing and a lower quality of life for many hardworking Ecuadorians.

With Ecuador’s growing economy, many Ecuadorian cities have seen enormous improvements. Many of the attractions that you will visit in Ecuadorian cities are located in well-maintained historic districts.

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Ecuador City Life

There are so many cities in Ecuador to visit. However will you choose? It starts with understanding the finer points of Ecuador's cities. Ecuador is a small country, but its cities seem worlds apart. You will quickly find that each city has a distinct character — a personality larger than the sum of its attractions, and these attractions are ample and diverse! If you dream of dancing 'til dawn, then you'll want to visit Guayaquil for the discos and nightlife. Fancy yourself a design or history buff? You'll appreciate Quito for its colonial history and architecture. Speaking of architecture, you simply must leave time on your itinerary for Cuenca, because this is where you will see Ecuador’s most impressive cathedrals. Wherever you visit, there will be plenty to see and do; most importantly, Ecuador's cities are full of locals waiting to teach you about their unique and beautiful country, and that's one experience you definitely don't want to miss.

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