Ecuador
Ecuador, is a small country of South America that represents 0.2% of the world area, in spite of it, Ecuador is the richest country of the world with a great diversity of natural and cultural atmospheres that they favor to the echo-tourist activity and they offer a diversity of natural atmospheres.
Ecuador is an Amazon country where the most extensive plain in the planet, the Amazonian is born, an Andean, gelid country full with volcanoes the highest and active in the world leaving from the center of the earth, a tropical country located amid the subtropics of the planet in the middle of the world where in its coast part is the most extensive basin of South America, our western jungle full of ancestral cultures that share its habitat next to a great animal wealth and vegetable; it is an insular country with the Galapagos Islands located at POPULATION: approximately 13,5 million .  CLIMATE: Ecuador is located in the Tropical Zone. The climate throughout the country ranges from tropical equatorial rain in the Amazon to perpetual snow on the top of the mountains. Cities in the highlands have temperatures that vary from 50 to 70 degrees Fahrenheit, while coastal cities’ temperatures vary from 60 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit during the day. The wather in the jungle is constant: rainy, humid and warm. The Galapagos Islands are always sunny and warm, however, temperature drops a bit during the months of June to November. LANGUAGE: Spanish. Most of the indigenous population speaks Quichua. In many schools English is the second language taught as the second language. There are 18 different languages among Ecuadorian communities. RELIGION: 95% Catholics CURRENCY: US. Dollars. The government produce a series of local coins of 1,5,10,25 and 50 cents that have the same value as the American coins (which are also accepted). Banks open from 9h00 to 17h00 and on Saturdays only half day. Money exchange offered every day in main hotels. GOVERNMENT: Democratic. Current President is Rafael Correa. | |
 WHAT TO WEAR: In Quito and highlands: wear spring attire during June, July and August. During the rest of the months, bring warmer clothing like those you would wear during the fall. A raincoat or jacket would be useful at night since it gets pretty chilly. Guayaquil and other coastal cities: wear summer clothing all year round. During the rainy months, December to May, the weather is still very warm. During the months of June to November the weather is cloudy and a little bit colder. Bring along a light jacket. Galapagos: wear comfortable walking shoes and casual clothing. Shorts, t-shirts and summer clothing will be just fine. Don’t forget a hat, a camera, sun block, and a bathing suit. During the months of June to November the weather is cloudy and a bit colder. Bring along a light jacket. Amazon or Jungle: wear clothing adequate for a rain. If you can get yourself a raincoat (poncho), take it with you, as well as several sets of light pants and long sleeve shirts. Shorts are less useful because of the insects and abundant vegetation you will walk through on your excursions. A hat, rubber boots and insect repellents are also a must. If you plan to take pictures, you will need high-speed film. | <><>  AIRPORT TAX: There is a $25 tax fee for anyone leaving the country from Quito or Guayaquil. Tourist Visa: Visitors can stay up to 90 days without a tourist visa.  Taxi rates: approximately 3 to 4 dollars per ride from the airport to the city. These rates vary among the main cities. Transportation: |
