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Ceremonial Plaza and the unique elliptical structure of the Temple of the Sun, which exhibits classic Inca mortar-less stonework, at Ecuador's most important Inca site, Ingapirca, Canar Province, Southern Highlands, Ecuador, South America
Ceremonial Plaza and the unique elliptical structure of the Temple of the Sun, which exhibits classic Inca mortar-less stonework, at Ecuador's most important Inca site, Ingapirca, Canar Province, Southern Highlands, Ecuador, South America
Cable car at the Rio Verde waterfall in the valley of the Pastaza River that flows from the Andes to the upper Amazon Basin, near Banos, Ambato Province, Central Highlands, Ecuador, South America
Smoke rises from the active crater of Tungurahua Volcano that threatens the nearby town of Banos, Ambato Province, Central Highlands, Ecuador, South America
Kayaks at Quilotoa, a water-filled caldera and the most western volcano in the Ecuadorian Andes, Ecuador, South America
Catholic ornaments outside Basilica de Nuestra Senora de Agua Santa (the Virgin of the Holy Water) which is famous for miracles, on the Parque de la Basilica, Banos, Ambato Province, Central Highlands, Ecuador, South America
Hikers enjoy the view on the verdant slopes of the active Tungurahua Volcano that threatens the nearby town of Banos, Ambato Province, Central Highlands, Ecuador, South America
Sunrise behind Bainbridge Rocks, off James Island, Galapagos Islands, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Ecuador, Pacific, South America
Sally lightfoot crab (Grapsus grapsus), Fernandina Island, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador, South America
The Temple of the Sun, showing classic Inca mortar-less stonework and a trapezoidal doorway, at the most important Inca site in Ecuador, at elevation of 3230m, Ingapirca, Canar Province, Southern Highlands, Ecuador, South America
Bus and the famous El Nariz del Diablo (The Devil's Nose) train en route to Riobamba with Chimborazo volcano in the distance, Riobamba, Chimborazo Province, Central Highlands, Ecuador, South America
Dancers in traditional clothing at Carnival, one of the biggest in Ecuador, in the town of Guaranda, Bolivar Province, Ecuador, South America
The west flank of 6310m Volcan Chimborazo, with its unique type of Andean high paramo (puna) made dry by the rain shadow, Chimborazo Province, Central Highlands, Ecuador, South America
Indigenous women in typical local headgear overlooking the Plaza 15 de Mayo at Carnival time in the provincial town of Guaranda, Bolivar Province, Ecuador, South America
West side of the 30m pyramidal monument marking the equator, first identified in this district by Charles Marie de la Condamine in 1736, La Mitad del Mundo, San Antonio, Pichincha Province, Ecuador, South America
Baroque mestizo limestone facade of the Cathedral in this colonial-style provincial capital, Riobamba, Chimborazo Province, Central Highlands, Ecuador, South America
The new Catedral de la Inmaculada Concepcion built in 1885, on Parque Calderon, the main plaza in centre of attractive colonial capital, Cuenca, Azuay Province, Southern Highlands, Ecuador, South America
Panorama of Quilotoa, a water-filled caldera and the most western volcano in the Ecuadorian Andes, Ecuador, South America
Panorama of Quilotoa, a water-filled caldera and the most western volcano in the Ecuadorian Andes, Ecuador, South America
Quilotoa, a water-filled caldera and the most western volcano in the Ecuadorian Andes, Ecuador, South America
A woman started at Quilotoa, a water-filled caldera and the most western volcano in the Ecuadorian Andes, Ecuador, South America
Marine iguana (Amblyrhynchus cristatus), Isabela Island, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador, Pacific, South America
Baroque mestizo limestone facade of the Cathedral in this colonial-style provincial capital, Riobamba, Chimborazo Province, Central Highlands, Ecuador, South America
Prickly pear cactus flowering on uplands in the Colta Lake district near Riobamba, Chimborazo Province, Central Highlands, Ecuador, South America
Colourful indigenous-style textiles on sale in the provincial capital, Riobamba, Chimborazo Province, Central Highlands, Ecuador, South America
Looking north east across farmland towards Riobamba from the Colta Lake district, Riobamba, Chimborazo Province, Central Highlands, Ecuador, South America
Galapagos Giant Tortoise (Chelonoidis chathamensis), can live for over 100 years, San Cristobal island, Galapagos, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Ecuador, South America
Cable car at the Rio Verde waterfall in the valley of the Pastaza River that flows from the Andes to the upper Amazon Basin, near Banos, Ambato Province, Central Highlands, Ecuador, South America
The Rio Verde waterfall, one of many in the valley of the Pastaza River that flows from the Andes to the upper Amazon Basin, near Banos, Ambato Province, Central Highlands, Ecuador, South America
The verdant slopes of the active Tungurahua Volcano that threatens the nearby town of Banos, Ambato Province, Central Highlands, Ecuador, South America
Statue of Vincente Maldonado and the Cathedral at Parque Maldonado in this colonial-style provincial capital, Riobamba, Chimborazo Province, Central Highlands, Ecuador, South America
Smoke rises from the active crater of Tungurahua Volcano that threatens the nearby resort town of Banos, Ambato Province, Central Highlands, Ecuador, South America
Colourful flowers and church in the Pastaza River valley, near the town of Banos, Ambato Province, Central Highlands, Ecuador, South America
Monasterio de San Francisco, with glow of volcanic ash in sky, Plaza de San Francisco, Old town, Quito, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Ecuador, South America
Tourists photographing wildlife, Fernandia Island, Galapagos, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Ecuador, South America
Magnificent frigatebird (Fregata magnificens) chick in nest, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador, South America
Scenic view of Leon Dormido (Sleeping Lion) Island off San Cristobal Island in the Galapagos Island Archipelago, Ecuador
Male Great frigatebird (Fregata minor) in breeding plumage (note the red gular pouch) on North Seymour Island in the Galapagos Island Archipelago, Ecuador
Male Great frigatebird (Fregata minor) in breeding plumage (note the red gular pouch) on North Seymour Island in the Galapagos Island Archipelago, Ecuador
Galapagos penguin (Spheniscus mendiculus) feeding underwater on small baitfish in the Galapagos Island Archipelago, Ecuador
The endemic Galapagos marine iguana (Amblyrhynchus cristatus) in the Galapagos Island Archipelago, Ecuador
Greater flamingo (Phoenicopterus ruber) foraging for small pink shrimp (Artemia salina) in saltwater lagoon in the Galapagos Island Archipelago, Ecuador
Male Great frigatebird (Fregata minor) in breeding plumage (note the red gular pouch) on Genovesa (Tower) Island, in the Galapagos Island Archipelago, Ecuador
Great frigatebird (Fregata minor) taking handouts from a fisherman in Puerto Ayora on Santa Cruz Island, in the Galapagos Island Archipelago, Ecuador
Galapagos penguin (Spheniscus mendiculus) feeding underwater on small baitfish in the Galapagos Island Archipelago, Ecuador
Male Great frigatebird (Fregata minor) in breeding plumage (note the red gular pouch) on Genovesa (Tower) Island, in the Galapagos Island Archipelago, Ecuador
Surf breaking on lava shoreline at Gardner Bay on Espanola Island in the Galapagos Island Archipelago, Ecuador. MORE INFO Slow shutter speeds allow for surreal water movement in this photograph.
Male Great frigatebird (Fregata minor) in breeding plumage (note the red gular pouch) on Genovesa (Tower) Island, in the Galapagos Island Archipelago, Ecuador
Young Galapagos sea lions (Zalophus wollebaeki) at play underwater in the Galapagos Island Archipelago, Ecuador
Surf breaking on lava shoreline at Gardner Bay on Espanola Island in the Galapagos Island Archipelago, Ecuador. MORE INFO Slow shutter speeds allow for surreal water movement in this photograph.
Galapagos penguin (Spheniscus mendiculus) feeding underwater on small baitfish in the Galapagos Island Archipelago, Ecuador
Young Galapagos sea lion bulls (Zalophus wollebaeki) mock-fighting in the Galapagos Island Archipelago, Ecuador
Adult green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas agassizii) underwater with snorkeler in the Galapagos Island Archipelago, Ecuador
Greater flamingo (Phoenicopterus ruber) foraging for small pink shrimp (Artemia salina) in saltwater lagoon in the Galapagos Island Archipelago, Ecuador
Galapagos penguin (Spheniscus mendiculus) feeding underwater on small baitfish in the Galapagos Island Archipelago, Ecuador
Galapagos penguin (Spheniscus mendiculus) feeding underwater on small baitfish in the Galapagos Island Archipelago, Ecuador
Staff (shown here is National Geographic photographer Joel Sartore) from the Lindblad Expedition ship National Geographic Endeavour in the Galapagos Islands, Ecuador