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Ecuador. By: Richard Vander Brug. Geografia (maps). Historia. The History of Ecuador starts with the Incan Empire. Archaeologists trace the first inhabitants as far back as 10,000 BC. Cultura.
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Ecuador By: Richard Vander Brug
Historia The History of Ecuador starts with the Incan Empire. Archaeologists trace the first inhabitants as far back as 10,000 BC
Cultura In South America the guinea pig is called a cuy. Cuyes are revered in Ecuador culture and are utilized in several ways, primarily as a food source. Cuyes are also used in spiritual practices and healing ceremonies, which are performed on the patient by a healer or shaman, also known as a yachak. Contemporary Ecuadorian culture has distinct roots in its rich and multi-ethnic history.
Economia Ecuador now uses US dollars but their history shows many different currencys. Most Recently was the Sucre.