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 …

Dec 22, 2025 · 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 …

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

May 27, 2025 · Ecuador is a country on the Equator in northwestern South America. Several places in the country have been declared UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including the Galapagos Islands and …

Ecuador, officially the Republic of Ecuador, is a representative democratic republic in South America, bordered by Colombia on the north, Peru on the east and south, and the Pacific Ocean on the west.

Ecuador, officially the Republic of Ecuador, is a country in northwestern South America, bordered by Colombia on the north, Peru on the east and south, and the ...

Ecuador facts: Official web sites of Ecuador, links and information on Ecuadorian art, culture, geography, history, travel and tourism, cities, the capital of Ecuador, airlines, embassies, tourist …

Plan your vacation around Ecuador and explore the Galapagos Islands. Know more about the destinations, things to do, attractions, trips, and islands travel guide.

Official travel information for Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands from the Ministry of Tourism of Ecuador.