Ecuador Travel Guide

General Information

• Weather Guide - Offers daily high and lows for popular destinations in the country...just click scroll down on the left hand side and click on "Ecuador."

• Weather Guide - Offers daily high and lows for popular destinations in the country...just click scroll down on the left hand side and click on "Ecuador."

• Oanda - Currency Converter - Amazing site...has wallet size conversion chart that can be printed out so you don't have to bumble about with a calculator during your trip.

• Oanda - Currency Converter - Amazing site...has wallet size conversion chart that can be printed out so you don't have to bumble about with a calculator during your trip.

• Consular Information Sheet - From the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs.

• Consular Information Sheet - From the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs.

• Tropical South America Traveler's Health Information - International traveler's health information from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention.

• Tropical South America Traveler's Health Information - International traveler's health information from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention.

• Ecuador - Background information on Ecuador with population statistics, a map, and weather information.

• Ecuador - Background information on Ecuador with population statistics, a map, and weather information.

• Ecuador - A Country Profile - From the US Library of Congress, this site includes extensive historical, geographical, economical, cultural and political information about Ecuador.

• Ecuador - A Country Profile - From the US Library of Congress, this site includes extensive historical, geographical, economical, cultural and political information about Ecuador.

Hotels & Restaurants

• Hotels in Ecuador - Directories of hotels by region, maps, travel services and tourist information.

• Hotels in Ecuador - Directories of hotels by region, maps, travel services and tourist information.

• Ecuador Hostels - A brief listing of hostels in Ecuador.

• Ecuador Hostels - A brief listing of hostels in Ecuador.

Language Related

• Ahora Hablo! Medical Edition - This medical Spanish book is pocket-sized and includes vocabulary for dental and vision care as well as many specialized areas such as obstetrics and cardiology.

• Ahora Hablo! Medical Edition - This medical Spanish book is pocket-sized and includes vocabulary for dental and vision care as well as many specialized areas such as obstetrics and cardiology.

• AmeriSpan Unlimited - AmeriSpan specializes in Spanish Immersion, Volunteer & Internship programs in Latin America and Spain for travelers and businesspeople. Currently, there are 40 programs available in 15 different countries.

• AmeriSpan Unlimited - AmeriSpan specializes in Spanish Immersion, Volunteer & Internship programs in Latin America and Spain for travelers and businesspeople. Currently, there are 40 programs available in 15 different countries.

News & Culture

• Newspapers of Ecuador - The American Journalism Review's complete listing of Ecuadoran Newspapers (mostly in Spanish).

• Newspapers of Ecuador - The American Journalism Review's complete listing of Ecuadoran Newspapers (mostly in Spanish).

• El Comercio - Ecuador's daily newspaper online.

• El Comercio - Ecuador's daily newspaper online.

• La Hora - Another Ecuadoran daily newspaper online.

• La Hora - Another Ecuadoran daily newspaper online.

• Cuenca - An informative site with links to local newpapers, hotels, and restaurants in Cuenca. It also offers the daily exchange rate of Ecuadorian sucres to the dollar. (Available in Español)

• Cuenca - An informative site with links to local newpapers, hotels, and restaurants in Cuenca. It also offers the daily exchange rate of Ecuadorian sucres to the dollar. (Available in Español)

Staff Picks

• Participant Insight: Junior Immersion in Quito - Teen blogger Ryo H. describes his experiences in Ecuador with wide-eyed wonderment.

• Participant Insight: Junior Immersion in Quito - Teen blogger Ryo H. describes his experiences in Ecuador with wide-eyed wonderment.

• Quito Spanish School (Budget-Friendly): Meet the School - Meet the Student Coordinator at the Budget-Friendly Quito Spanish school.

• Quito Spanish School (Budget-Friendly): Meet the School - Meet the Student Coordinator at the Budget-Friendly Quito Spanish school.

• Study Abroad Scholarships Available - See which scholarships are available for this program.

• Study Abroad Scholarships Available - See which scholarships are available for this program.

Travel & Tourism

• Ecuador - History & Adventure - This site gives background information about the culture, history and people of Ecuador as well as some of the more popular adventure tours to the Galapagos, the Coastal Lowlands and the Rainforest.

• Ecuador - History & Adventure - This site gives background information about the culture, history and people of Ecuador as well as some of the more popular adventure tours to the Galapagos, the Coastal Lowlands and the Rainforest.

• Ecuador Explorer - An "in-the-know" online guide to what to do and where to go in Ecuador.

• Ecuador Explorer - An "in-the-know" online guide to what to do and where to go in Ecuador.

• Excite Travel - Ecuador - A comprehensive listing of travel, culture, news, maps and country information.

• Excite Travel - Ecuador - A comprehensive listing of travel, culture, news, maps and country information.

• Ecuador - Brought to by the folks at the Ecuadorian Embassy in D.C., this site is so filled with helpful details it may answer questions you didn't even know you had!

• Ecuador - Brought to by the folks at the Ecuadorian Embassy in D.C., this site is so filled with helpful details it may answer questions you didn't even know you had!

• Destination Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands - From the Lonely Planet Travel Guide folks.

• Destination Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands - From the Lonely Planet Travel Guide folks.

• Ecuador Information Packet - From the South American Explorers Club, a good source of travel information for South and Central America. They operate a "clubhouse" for members in Quito, Ecuador and provide information on trip planning, travel conditions, maps and guidebooks.

• Ecuador Information Packet - From the South American Explorers Club, a good source of travel information for South and Central America. They operate a "clubhouse" for members in Quito, Ecuador and provide information on trip planning, travel conditions, maps and guidebooks.

• Columbus Travel Guides - Ecuador - Passport & visa information, maps, weather charts and general travel information.

• Columbus Travel Guides - Ecuador - Passport & visa information, maps, weather charts and general travel information.

• Travelogues - A library of travel and tourism with an emphasis on personal travelogues.

• Travelogues - A library of travel and tourism with an emphasis on personal travelogues.

• South American Explorers Club - An excellent source of travel information for South and Central America. With clubhouses in Lima, Peru; Quito, Ecuador; and Ithaca, New York, the Club provides members with reliable, up-to-date information on discount airfares, trip planning, travel conditions, and everything else you need to know for your trip or expedition.

• South American Explorers Club - An excellent source of travel information for South and Central America. With clubhouses in Lima, Peru; Quito, Ecuador; and Ithaca, New York, the Club provides members with reliable, up-to-date information on discount airfares, trip planning, travel conditions, and everything else you need to know for your trip or expedition.

• Moon Travel Handbook-Ecuador - Ecuador offers visitors to South America the best the whole continent has to offer, all in one country, and all within a single day's travel.

• Moon Travel Handbook-Ecuador - Ecuador offers visitors to South America the best the whole continent has to offer, all in one country, and all within a single day's travel.

• Travel-Ecuador - A list of resources from Nerd World Media. Includes information about adventure tours to the Galapagos Islands; bed & breakfasts throughout Ecuador; and insider tours through the jungle and off the beaten path.

• Travel-Ecuador - A list of resources from Nerd World Media. Includes information about adventure tours to the Galapagos Islands; bed & breakfasts throughout Ecuador; and insider tours through the jungle and off the beaten path.

• Ecuaventura - Comprensive guide to all the resources needed by tourists visiting Ecuador, from cafeterias to hotels, and from how to rent a car to the best destinations in the country.

• Ecuaventura - Comprensive guide to all the resources needed by tourists visiting Ecuador, from cafeterias to hotels, and from how to rent a car to the best destinations in the country.

• Volunteering Abroad - The Next Step in Helping (Articles/Travelogues) - In light of recent events, a new focus has been placed on helping others in need. While it is a wonderful opportunity to help out in your home country, the rewards of volunteering in countries overseas are limitless.

• The Feast of the Goat (Book Reviews) - Karli Goldman reviews "The Feast of the Goat"

• The Adventures of Don Quixote (Book Reviews) - AmeriSpan's Suzanne Keller gives us her two cents on Cervante's Don Quixote

• The Art of Flamenco Dance (Cultural) - Former AmeriSpanista Anne-Marie recalls learning about Flamenco while visiting Granada.

• El Ciberspanglish (Learning A language) - Article in Spanish about how Spanish is adopting English words, especially related to technology.

• SAP on the news- How do they do it? (Learning A language) -

• The Food and Wines of Spain (A cookbook) (Book Reviews) - AmeriSpan's Beth Klemick reviews this great cookbook.

• One Hundred Years of Solitude (Book Reviews) - AmeriSpan's Beth Klemick reviews this classic.

• Before Night Falls (Movie Reviews) - AmeriSpan's Suzanne Keller reviews Before Night Falls.

• Gazpacho (Recipes) - Cold tomato-cucumber soup popular in Mexico & Spain.

• Plato Pescado Carribiano (Recipes) - A traditional Caribbean dish.

• Spanish Tortilla (Recipes) - For a little taste of Spain in your own kitchen, try this delicious dish.

• The Obnoxious Tourist - Are You One? (Articles/Travelogues) - Helpful hints to avoid this being labeled as obnoxious.

• Isabelle Allende (An interview) (Cultural) - AmeriSpan's Jim Kane interviews Isabel Allende

• Flan de Queso (Recipes) - A yummy, creamy dessert.

• Empanadas Cordobesas (Recipes) - Empanadas Cordobesas (from the Marianacci Kitchen in Córdoba, Argentina)

• Churros (Recipes) - Churros (traditional snack)

• Hunger of Memory (Book Reviews) - AmeriSpan's Liz Cleveland reviews Richard Rodriguez’s autobiography.

• ¡Yo! (Book Reviews) - Liz Cleveland of AmeriSpan reviews this book.

• Maria, Full of Grace (Movie Reviews) - AmeriSpan's Sue Lavene reviews this movie.

• Tres Leches (Recipes) - Tres Leches means 3 milks and gets its name from the 3 different kinds of milk added to make the cake. It is a popular dessert in many Latin American countries.

• Arroz con Leche (Recipes) - A typical dessert of Spain

• Aterciopelados (Music Reviews) - AmeriSpan's Carol LaMastra reviews Pipa de la Paz, an album by Aterciopelados

• Ozomatli (Music Reviews) - AmeriSpan's Suzanne Keller reviews Ozomatli

• Ceviche (Recipes) - A traditional fish dish.

• Cesaria Evora (Music Reviews) - AmeriSpan's Carol LaMastra reviews Cesaria Evora: Café Atlantico and lists a couple of runner-ups.

• Are Language Skills Enough? (Learning A language) - Article on the importance of cross-cultural communication

• Get an Edge in the Job Market (AmeriSpan Staff Commentary) - AmeriSpan's Business and Professional language programs can give you an edge in the job market and make your resume stand out.

• Learning a Language? Add Some Fun! (AmeriSpan Staff Commentary) - Discover AmeriSpan's 'Language and Fun' programs

• Tips for Traveling Inexpensively (AmeriSpan Staff Commentary) - These days, from the weak dollar to the outrageous airfares, traveling abroad may seem out of the question. We beg to differ! There are many ways you can travel that are budget-friendly. We’ve gathered together some of our favorite cheap travel tips to help you make your trip a reality!

• AmeriSpan Study Abroad Named LTM's 2011 Best Agency in North America (Press Releases) - AmeriSpan awarded LTM's Best Agency in North America for the third year in a row.