Transcripción 18/9/2025, 8:21:40 p. m.

Apuntes

• Main Ethnic Groups in the Coastal Region: They are Montubios, Afro-Ecuadorians, and Indigenous groups. • Main Nationalities in the Coastal Region: Embera, Chachi, and Tsáchilas. • Ancestry of Afro-Ecuadorians: They descend from African slaves. • Cultural Groups of the Coastal Region: Tsáchilas and Chonos. • Typical Meals of Santa Elena / Mestizos: They are mainly based on rice, seafood, and plantains. --- • Important Cultural Heritage Site: The Malecón de Guayaquil or the Piedra Toglla Hat, Manabí. • Popular Festivities: The Carnival of Guayas and San Pedro and San Pablo in Manabí.