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What does Ecuador look like?

What are some famous places in Ecuador?

1. Galápagos Islands — A group of volcanic islands famous for giant tortoises, sea lions, penguins, and blue-footed boobies.
2. Mitad del Mundo — A monument near Quito marking the Equator, where you can stand with one foot in each hemisphere.
3. Cotopaxi Volcano — One of the world’s highest active volcanoes, with a snowy peak shaped like a cone.
4. Quito’s Historic Center — A beautiful old city with colorful plazas, churches, and winding streets high in the Andes.
5. Baños de Agua Santa — An adventure town with waterfalls, hot springs, hiking, and the famous “Swing at the End of the World.”
6. Amazon Rainforest — A wildlife-rich region with monkeys, colorful birds, rivers, and rainforest adventures.
7. Devil’s Nose Train — A famous mountain railway with dramatic views as it zigzags through the Andes.

What does Ecuador’s flag look like?

What kind of money do they use in Ecuador?

They use the US dollar.

Videos

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Links

1. Hispanic Mama: All About Ecuador (Ecuador)
2. Cordillera de los Andes/Andes Mountains (Andes)
3. National Geographic- Galapagos (Ecuador)
4. Native Birds (Ecuador)
5. 18 Interesting Facts (Ecuador)
6. The OutBound Blog (Ecuador)
7. Explore- Ecuador (Ecuador)
8. Purple Corn Drink (Ecuador)
9. Most Extreme Railways in the World (includes Argentina/Ecuador/Peru)
10. 10 Top-Rated Tourist Attractions in Ecuador