In addition to coffee and white shrimp, what other famous specialties does Ecuador, the "Land of the Sun", have?

The Republic of Ecuador is located in South America and is a member of the Union of South American Nations. Affected by its geographical location, Ecuador has a relatively diverse climate. The western coastal areas and the eastern Amazon region have a tropical rainforest climate, and the central part has a savanna climate, so the products in Ecuador are quite diverse. There is coffee with a unique taste; a wide variety of aquatic products, such as white shrimp; handmade Panama hats; ivory-shaped ivory fruits and so on. Next, let’s slowly enter Ecuador to learn about them.

First of all, Ecuador is most famous for its Panama straw hat. Many people have said that you must take a straw hat with you when visiting Ecuador. The special thing about the Panama hat is that it is handmade and made of Toquia palm leaves. It can be folded and put away. Because the weather is relatively dry, this straw hat is easy to dry out, so you must pay attention when storing it. This prevents it from being usable when you take it out again.

Secondly, there is the ivory fruit, also called ivory coconut, which is a kind of ivory fruit that grows in coastal areas. What's special about it is that it has a long growth cycle, taking about 15 years to grow fruit, and this fruit requires a maturity period of three to eight years. Therefore, it is not easy for an ivory fruit to mature. Ivory fruits are generally used to make handicrafts such as bracelets, necklaces, and carved ornaments. Although its growth cycle is relatively long, its selling price is still very low, so it can be collected as a souvenir.

Finally, there is one more thing to eat, and that is Ecuadorian bananas. Ecuador is world-famous for its local bananas and is known as the "Banana Country". The reason why Ecuadorian bananas are so famous is that, firstly, the bananas are very large and plump; secondly, they have a relatively long storage time and are easy to preserve; and thirdly, there are many types of bananas in Ecuador. So when you travel there, you can buy some and taste them.