Ecuador Country Guide | Guide to Ecuador

Country Guide Ecuador

Capital: Quito

Population: 13,228,000

Currency: US dollar (USD)

Religions: Roman Catholic 95%, other 5%

Government: republic

Languages: Spanish (official), Amerindian languages (especially Quechua)

Climate: tropical along coast, becoming cooler inland at higher elevations; tropical in Amazonian jungle lowlands

Phone Code: 593

Festivals in Ecuador

Ecuador Festivals [article]

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Ecuador Accommodation

Hotels in Ecuador

Ecuador Flights

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Ecuador Tours

Tours in Ecuador

Ecuadorian Reading

Lonely Planet: Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands

From the beautifully preserved colonial capital of Quito to remote Andean villages such as Chugchilán, Ecuador presents innumerable options for independent travelers. Whether you're interested in climbing the magnificent volcanoes of the Andean highlands, exploring the jungle of the verdant Oriente or swimming with sea lions in the equatorial waters off the Galápagos islands, this essential guide tells you everything you will need to know to travel through this enchanting country.

a 32-page full-color guide to the wildlife of the Galápagos
detailed coverage of conversation issues, ecotourism and wildlife-watching opportunities
food and accommodations options for all budgets
tips on adventurous ways to get around, from rooftop train rides to dugout canoe trips
more than 50 detailed maps and a practical Latin American Spanish language section

Purchase from: Amazon.com
Purchase from: Amazon.co.uk

Further Ecuador Resources

Ecuadorial.com [web site]

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