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Sur is a historic city in the Eastern Province of Oman, located on the coast of the Arabian Sea, about 150 kilometers from the capital city of Muscat, and is known for its traditional shipbuilding industry and natural beauty. Once an important trading hub in the Arabian Gulf, the ancient city still retains the ruins of a 16th-century Portuguese castle and an old dockyard, and its inhabitants still practice the art of building dhows (dhows) by hand, a craft that has been inscribed on UNESCO's list of non-heritage sites. Sur is surrounded by Cape Halani, a famous turtle sanctuary that attracts many visitors each year to see the green turtles laying their eggs. The city's blend of tradition and modernity, with ancient mosques in narrow alleyways juxtaposed with modern tourist facilities, makes it an excellent place to experience the maritime culture and history of eastern Oman.
Macará is a border city in the province of Loja in southwestern Ecuador, located on the border with Peru, in the watershed of the Macará River in the western foothills of the Andes. The city is about 450 meters above sea level and has a tropical climate, with a population of about 13,000 people, and is one of the important land border crossings in Ecuador.
Makala's economy is based on agriculture and border trade, and the surrounding area is rich in coffee, sugar cane, rice and other crops. The city is connected to the city of Latina in Peru through an international bridge, with a large number of cross-border flows of people and goods every day. The city center retains its colonial-style architecture, with the main plaza and San Juan Church as local cultural landmarks.
Visitors can experience a unique border culture and explore the nearby Puerto Piola Nature Reserve. Makara is connected by road to the city of Loja, the capital of Loja province (about 3 hours by car), and has a small airport. The best time to travel is during the dry season from May to September, and the border crossing is open daily from 6:00 to 22:00.
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