As soon as someone uses the word salsa, the first thing that comes to mind is the 'dance' – that is often considered a civilized mating ritual, if you will. Yet there's more than meets the eye, and if you are acquainted with the ways of Latin America, you'll understand that, perhaps, dining and dancing have gone hand in hand, which is why the term 'salsa' is used to mean both.
Yes, 'salsa' has found its place in cuisine as a sauce that has a bazillion variants throughout Latin America.
And if you're planning a trip to South America, it's just one of those reasons (we're talking about 'salsa' here) why you shouldn't miss this opportunity of a lifetime to experience the continent at its very best!
To say the least, you can expect a stress free and fun-filled holiday… and who wouldn't want one?
Reasons why South America has become a popular holiday destination
If you're one of those tourists who doesn't like to stick to one place but backpack from city to city and country to country, Europe is not the only place where you can do this.
If that's not enough, it's one of the cheapest options if you're tight on the budget because exchange values come into play. Tourists from North America & Europe will be very pleased with what they can get away with when it comes to expenditure on holiday in South America. To put it bluntly, it would be a fraction of the cost except for some cities in Brazil… and even then, you'd still get value for money!
Another aspect of taking a vacation in South America is the fact that it's a fun loving culture, and these people party as much as possible – so if you're no different, you'll feel right at home. In a nightclub until dawn, that is…
And what's more, there's something in it for everyone…
Last but not the least, safety was a priority that was not a part of the 'old' South America, and all that has changed, thanks to a leaning towards democracy, and is something that shouldn't be worried about, if you've been considering a vacation in South America!
Yet among all these viable destinations, a popular choice in the recent past has been Ecuador vacations that has gotten rave reviews from people everywhere despite the fact that it is the second-smallest country in South America.
Ecuador Vacations – So what can you do?
Apart from exporting oil, tourism is the second largest industry in Ecuador and it has a lot for people whether they want a quiet holiday or a fun-filled one when it comes to the Ecuador vacations that are on offer. In fact, a bit of both can do wonders for those who have had enough of a stress-filled day at work for sometime now.
While it has all the other things mentioned earlier, Ecuador is known for its natural beauty, and here are some spots that you must visit:
1) Colonial cities such as Quito and Cuenca
2) Otavalo and the Cotopaxi Volcano in the Andes Mountains and the Highlands
3) The tropical rainforest in Eastern Ecuador
4) Tropical Beaches such as Atacames, Manta and Salinas
5) The Galapagos Islands
In Closing
And yes, you will get more than your fair share of Ecuador food loaded with spicy salsa and more…
