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Ecuador Travel Guide

INTRODUCTION

The Republic of Ecuador is located in western South America. It borders the Pacific Ocean at the Equator, between Colombia and Peru. Most of its population is mestizo, a mixture of European and native South American ancestry. Quito, the capital city, was a part of the Incan empire. Ecuador is made up of Andean mountain peaks, tropical rainforests, and the volcanic Galapagos Islands, home to numerous animals and birds.

Major cities include:

Quito

Cuenca

Guayaquil

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

Capital: Quito

Climate: Equador's climate is tropical, so you will find hot, humid days with a cooler change in the evenings. The mountains are beautiful and the temperature there is definitely a lot cooler.

Currency: U.S. Dollar

Languages: Spanish

Power: 120 V, 60 Hz

Time Zone: UTC-6