Ecuador

A South American country straddling the equator, where Andean volcanoes, Amazon rainforest, Pacific coast and the Galápagos Islands come together, with extraordinary ecological and cultural diversity.

Ecuador lies in northwestern South America, crossed by the equator and bordered by the Pacific on the west. The country divides into four regions: the coastal plain, the Andean highlands, the eastern Amazon rainforest and the Galápagos Islands. The capital, Quito, and the old town of Cuenca in the south are both UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The Andes hold volcanoes such as Chimborazo and Cotopaxi and the Quilotoa crater lake, while Baños is a hub for outdoor sports. The Galápagos Islands are famed for their unique wildlife. The highlands are mild year-round, with a drier period from June to September. The main gateways are the international airports at Quito and Guayaquil.

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