Ecuador

DVD. Alternate Routes. 30 Minutes. Though it lies in the shadow of an active volcano, Banos is a chill town in Ecuador that attracts lots of backpackers from around the world. Many end up at Platas y Blancas, a cool hostel close to the local hot springs. From biking on beautiful roads to really bad karaoke in the bars, an American couple and a pair...

DVD Globe Trekker. Ecuador is the smallest of the Andean countries that stretch along the western coast of South America. Despite its size, Ecuador has an incredible landscape and climate, making it one of the world's greatest geographical wonders. Traveler Justine Shapiro starts her travels in Guayaquil before taking a train up into the Andes. After climbing the highest active volcano on earth, she heads...

DVD. Discover The World. 30 Minutes. This program looks at the people, history, culture and geography of:Ecuador.

DVD. Cosmos Global Documentaries. 52 Minutes. Modern residential buildings dominate the townscape of Quito, the capital of Ecuador, that was founded in Spanish colonial times. Quito is the starting point for most journeys through this fascinating county that is situated on the Equator and which offers both cultural as well as many natural attractions and most especially, the Galapagos Islands. The journey to the fascinating...

DVD. Nature Wonders. 10 Minutes. These islands derived their name from the Spanish word for 'turtle'. For many centuries, the giant turtles were considered to be a culinary delicacy. A total of 14 sub-species of giant turtle inhabit the islands, some of which have been known to live for more than 150 years. Even today, ocean biologists and an assortment of other scientists follow in...

DVD. Places We Go. 45 Minutes. This trip is a family affair, Jennifer takes her sister Bev along with her for a holiday in the sun. They’re in the Galapagos Islands! It’s one mind blowing place after another in this trip and even to the biggest rainforest in the world, the great Amazon. Come with us and explore the enchanted Galapagos Islands in South America.