How Safe is Ecuador? Ecuador has its problems, but that hasn’t stopped hotspots like the Galapagos from seeing growing numbers of visitors over the past couple of years. Fortunately, most of the crime …

6 days ago · Ecuador is located on the northwestern edge of South America, between Colombia and Peru. And as the name implies, it’s right on the equator. Ecuador has a diverse landscape, from its …

Ecuador is set within the northwestern reaches of South America. About the size of Colorado, Ecuador extends across 103,930 square miles (269,178 square km), making it South America’s second …

The vast majority of Ecuadorians are Roman Catholic. You'll see Catholic churches everywhere you go. Learn more about the country's religious practices in this article.

Learn the basic entry requirements of legally visiting Ecuador, and make sure that you have everything you need to make your vacation begin as smoothly as possible.

Ecuador is located within the northwestern reaches of South America. Colombia is north of Ecuador and Peru is to the south and east. The Pacific Ocean forms the westernmost boundary, and the equator …

Ecuador is in the Ecuador Time Zone (ECT) and is five hours behind Greenwich Mean Time (GMT-5). The Galápagos Islands, however, are on a different time zone then the rest of Ecuador.

Ecuador’s most famous dessert is a traditional, fruity ice cream, made in an iced copper bowl called a paila. It is often referred to as helado, the Ecuadorian word for ice cream, although it typically …

Ecuador grows excellent cacao that becomes unparalleled chcocolate. The best chocolate comes from Ecuador, so try some while you're here.

Ecuador is a country on the upswing — a lively tropical paradise and popular retirement destination, which is beginning to craft a new national identity.