Sayausi
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Sayausi a green oasis located in the South Area of Ecuador
. This area is close to the National Park of Cajas. Therefore, the area enjoys much of its treasures. The rivers of the area tend to contain the beauty of the Andes
. The Andes is full of treasures and Sayausi proves it. Sayausi contains, lakes rivers, mountains, gardens, and plantations. Sayausi is a virgin paradise.
, potatoes and some tropical fruits. The area is so close to the Colonial city of Cuenca
that some of crops are sold on the many markets of the city. Farmers travel these distances to offer to the public a variety of vegetables and fruits.
). People of Sayausi are happy and respectful. They dance every type of music from San Juanitos to Salsa. Many of this people continue the tradition of wearing the costume of the "Cholas Cuencanas" (Mestizos in Native clothes), a very unique clothing costume in South America.
Ecuador
Ecuador , officially the Republic of Ecuador is a representative democratic republic in South America, bordered by Colombia on the north, Peru on the east and south, and by the Pacific Ocean to the west. It is one of only two countries in South America, along with Chile, that do not have a border...
. This area is close to the National Park of Cajas. Therefore, the area enjoys much of its treasures. The rivers of the area tend to contain the beauty of the Andes
Andes
The Andes is the world's longest continental mountain range. It is a continual range of highlands along the western coast of South America. This range is about long, about to wide , and of an average height of about .Along its length, the Andes is split into several ranges, which are separated...
. The Andes is full of treasures and Sayausi proves it. Sayausi contains, lakes rivers, mountains, gardens, and plantations. Sayausi is a virgin paradise.
Crops
The traditional crops of Sayausi are cornMaize
Maize known in many English-speaking countries as corn or mielie/mealie, is a grain domesticated by indigenous peoples in Mesoamerica in prehistoric times. The leafy stalk produces ears which contain seeds called kernels. Though technically a grain, maize kernels are used in cooking as a vegetable...
, potatoes and some tropical fruits. The area is so close to the Colonial city of Cuenca
Cuenca, Ecuador
Cuenca is the capital of the Azuay Province. It is located in the highlands of Ecuador at about 2500 m above sea level...
that some of crops are sold on the many markets of the city. Farmers travel these distances to offer to the public a variety of vegetables and fruits.
Tourism
The area of Sayausi has been recently discover by investors. New hotels and restaurants are opening almost everywhere. Tourists enjoy the beautiful nature. Hotels now are not only opening in well known areas. Therefore, tourism has increased tremendously. In the 1990s this area was unknown, and not even the citizens of the City or Ecuador enjoyed it. It mostly due because of the private properties that existed at that time, but recently they have been sold to these investors.Traditions
Traditions include from preparing the Inca chicha of Jora (a sour corn beverage) to preparing the national dish:cuy (roasted guinea pigGuinea pig
The guinea pig , also called the cavy, is a species of rodent belonging to the family Caviidae and the genus Cavia. Despite their common name, these animals are not in the pig family, nor are they from Guinea...
). People of Sayausi are happy and respectful. They dance every type of music from San Juanitos to Salsa. Many of this people continue the tradition of wearing the costume of the "Cholas Cuencanas" (Mestizos in Native clothes), a very unique clothing costume in South America.