South America > Ecuador

Ecuador, officially the Republic of Ecuador (Spanish: República del Ecuador) is a representative democratic republic in South America, bordered by Colombia on the north, by Peru on the east and south, and by the Pacific Ocean on the west. The country also includes the Galápagos Islands (Archipiélago de Colón) in the Pacific, about 965 kilometers (600 miles) west of the mainland. Ecuador straddles the equator, from which it takes its name, and has an area of 256,370 square kilometers (98,985 mi²). Its capital city is Quito; its largest city is Guayaquil.


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Columbus Guides - World Travel Guide: Ecuador
Columbus Guides - World Travel Guide: Ecuador [more]
Tourist and business travel information with facts on climate, visa, health, passport, currency and customs requirements.
http://www.worldtravelguide.net/country/country_guide.ehtml?i=ecu
Ecuador
Ecuador [more]
The official site of the Ministry of Tourism of Ecuador. Contains general information, photos and services available for tourists.
http://www.vivecuador.com
Ecuador.us
Ecuador.us [more]
Travel and vacation information with maps.
http://www.ecuador.us/
Ecuadorial
Ecuadorial [more]
Advice and information from various guidebook writers and journalists.
http://www.ecuadorial.com
Enjoy Ecuador
Enjoy Ecuador [more]
Travel information on some principal tourist attractions. Also a photo gallery, calendar of festivities and general country information.
http://www.enjoyecuador.net/
iExplore Community - Ecuador
iExplore Community - Ecuador [more]
Adventure and experiential travel agency provides traveller-written journals, travel reviews and photos.
http://community.iexplore.com/planning/journalRegion.asp?LocationID=162
Lonely Planet - World Guide: Ecuador & the Galapagos Islands
Lonely Planet - World Guide: Ecuador & the Galapagos Islands [more]
Comprehensive facts and advice for traveling along with background material on the culture and history of the country.
http://www.lonelyplanet.com/worldguide/destinations/south-america/ecuador-and-the-galapagos-islands
US State Department - Ecuador Consular Information Sheet
US State Department - Ecuador Consular Information Sheet [more]
Offers Background Notes and travel information including entry and exit requirements, safety and security, crime, health and transport.
http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/cis_1106.html
WorldRover: Ecuador
WorldRover: Ecuador [more]
Ecuador facts, maps, history, travel guides, and embassy information.
http://www.worldrover.com/country/ecuador_main.html