The rest of Ecuador gained its independence after Antonio José de Sucre defeated the Spanish Royalist forces at the Battle of Pichincha, near Quito. Following the battle, Ecuador joined Simón Bolívar 's …

Jan 9, 2026 · Ecuador straddles part of the Andes Mountains and occupies part of the Amazon basin. Situated on the Equator, from which its name derives, it borders Colombia to the north, Peru to the …

May 14, 2024 · These insider tips, with important info on health, safety and etiquette, can help you plan, pack and prepare for your trip to Ecuador and the Galápagos.

4 days ago · Ecuador gang violence escalates as five severed heads discovered on tourist beach in Puerto Lopez, highlighting country's record homicide rate amid military crackdown.

Feb 25, 2021 · Ecuador is a country located on the northwestern edge of South America. It sits directly on the Equator and is subsequently positioned in the northern, southern and western hemispheres of …

1 day ago · Ecuador straddles the Equator, its namesake, on the west coast of South America.

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Travelers have called out that Ecuador eliminated COVID-19 specific entry requirements, including the need for vaccination cards or negative tests, effective October 20, 2022.

Ecuador is divided into 24 provinces. Its three largest cities are Guayaquil, Quito, and Cuenca. The national currency is the US dollar. With the Andes Mountains and the Galapagos Islands, Ecuador is …