Ecuador is officially known as the Republic of Ecuador and is situated on the north eastern part of South America. Ecuador has many cities and places which are recognized by UNESCO as World Heritage Sites. Some of the popular ones among them are the Galapagos Islands and the city of Cuenca. Rainforests, beach towns, and national parks are some of the tourist attractions of Ecuador. Bird watching at Mindo is a call to all the bird-lovers of the world and the carnivals and festivals are a feast to the eye for the culture vultures.
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Ecuador’s climate changes with the altitude of the location. The valleys have a moderate climate all throughout the year while the lowlands witness heavy rainfall and support dense rainforests. The coastal areas get heavy downpours.
The geography of Ecuador is divided into La Costa (coast), La Amazonia (Amazon Rainforests), and the Region Insular (Galapagos Islands). The topmost point of Mount Chimborazo is considered to be the point which is at the highest distance from the center of the earth.
Territory & Capital : The Pacific Ocean lies to the west of Ecuador, Peru lies on the east and south, and Colombia on the north. Ecuador is positioned between the latitudes 2 degrees N and 5 degrees S. Quito is the capital of Ecuador while Guayaquil is the largest city.
Suitable Visiting Seasons : Due to the variety of climates found in Ecuador, the suitable visiting seasons depend on the place of visit. The best time to visit the coastal areas is the period between January and April while the highlands should be visited between June and September. The period between December and March is ideal for visiting the rainforests and trips to the Galapagos Islands should be made between May and December.
The roadways, waterways, and airways are the preferred modes of travelling in Ecuador. The railways are still in the development phase and are often avoided by the tourists.
Contact the nearest Ecuadorian embassy for details on the requirements of the Ecuadorian visa.
