Ecuador is situated along the north west coast of South America, and it borders the countries of Peru and Colombia and the Pacific Ocean. Its name is a consequence for being over the equator, in fact, one of the most visited places when visit Quito the capital is the Middle of the World Monument.
Ecuador has 4 marked regions. The coast región, the Highlands, the Amazon Jungle and the Galapagos Islands.
As per its geography that ranges from the sea level to the 6310 meters at the highest point in the Andes, Ecuador is home of a large biodiversity, well distributed along the territory.
The official Language is Spanish and the national currency is the US dollar.
Ecuador has 2 international airports in Quito (Mariscal Sucre UIO) and Guayaquil (José Joaquín de Olmedo GYE), and it’s served by approximately 20 international air carriers including Delta, American, Continental, United, KLM, LATAM, Avianca, Copa and Lufthansa.
Land Area: 106,888 square miles (276,840 sq. km)
Capital City: Quito
Highest Point: Mt. Chimborazo at 20,561 feet (6,267 m).
Lowest Point: Sea level
Temperature Range: Temperatures depend on the season and location, but can range from 40°F to 90°F (4°C to 32°C).
Average Rainfall: Rainfall depends on the season and location. The rainiest area is the Amazon, which sees up to 16 feet (5 m) of rain.
Humidity: Humidity depends on the season and location, but can range from 40% to 90%.
Population: 15,654,411 (2014 est.)
Ethnicities: 71.9% mestizo (mixed Amerindian and white), 7.4% Montubio, 7.2% Afroecuadorian, 7% Amerindian, 6.1% white, and 0.4% other (2010 est.).
Religion: Roman Catholic, Protestant, indigenous beliefs.
Dialing code: 593
Accommodations
Ecuador has a wide choice of accommodations for travelers at almost any budget. Some of the accommodations include luxury hotels, bed and breakfasts, inns, spas, resort hotels and eco-lodges. The main cities like Quito and Guayaquil offer internationally recognized hotels chains such as Hilton, Sheraton, Wyndham and Marriott. Besides this, Ecuador has a good number of local and family owned hotels and haciendas offering cozy high-rated accommodations.
Attractions
Because of its geography, Ecuador is one of the world’s most environmentally diverse places. The proximity allows us to enjoy diferent scenaries in one day only traveling a couple of hours from the Hihglands to the beaches at Pacific Ocean or maybe to the Amazon jungle.
Adventure is in the menú with hiking, rafting, biking, diving to list some of the activities that Ecuador offers to its travelers.
Most of the atractions are in the Reserves and National Parks, and it is importatn to mention the cultural richness Ecuador also has. There are 14 indigenous nationalities settled along the territory and they are happy to received and share their traditions with all the gentle visitors.
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