Located between Peru and Colombia, Ecuador offers a variety of impressive landscapes. From the capital city of Quito in the heart of the Andes mountain range and volcanoes that are among the highest in the world to the Pacific Coast and through to the Amazon Jungle, this country at the centre of the world will charm you with its vast and rich landscapes.
Andean mountain peaks, majestic volcanoes, Amazon Rainforest and the Pacific Ocean, all that Latin America has to offer but condensed into this tiny country nestled in the heart of the continent.
Between Peru and Colombia, between the Amazon and the Pacific, it covers 283,520 km2 for a population of more than 16 million inhabitants.
Soroche, or mountain sickness, is present throughout the Andean region; it must be taken into account during a stay in the Andes. The first days at altitude are used to acclimatize: do not hesitate to live a little in slow motion. If you walk faster than the local population ... slow down!
During the monetary crisis of the late 1990s, the country abandoned its currency ``sugar`` to adopt the dollar. To travel to Ecuador you just need to bring the green ticket that you can get in any distributor or exchange office.
If we put aside the northern border with Colombia and part of the Amazon region in the north that are still unstable due to the presence of armed groups Ecuador is a relatively safe country. It is still recommended to be attentive and take the basic precautions necessary to avoid an unfortunate situation.
We strongly recommend to consult a specialized health-travel clinic in order to have the advice of qualified doctors in the field of health abroad. But to avoid digestive problems, it is first of all necessary to pay attention to water and prefer filtered or bottled water.
Explore our bike trip in Ecuador
Ecuador is a land of contrast ranging from the Amazonian forest to the Pacific coast through the Andean peaks and majestic volcanoes. This 14-day circuit offers you to discover all…
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