Quito is the gateway to some fantastic bird watching in the mountains and valleys of inland Ecuador.

Jan 12, 2011 - Suzan Phillips

Cheap eats are easy to find for tourists and students visiting Quito. Here are some reasonable breakfast and lunch dining options that can keep budgets under control.

Aug 28, 2008 - Kari Miller

So you have 24 hours in Quito, Ecuador. What to do? Here's one suggested day tour of the capital of this Andean nation.

Nov 24, 2007 - Christopher Minster

If you're visiting Quito, Ecuador and want a quick bite to eat, you're in luck! Quito has some great snacks available on the cheap. Here are some of the better ones.

Oct 26, 2008 - Christopher Minster

Whether coming to Quito on business, or just passing through on the way to the Galapagos Islands, there are some things that shouldn't be missed if time is an issue.

Sep 5, 2008 - Kari Miller

From the archaeological site of the pyramids of Cochasquí to the hot springs of Papallacta, non-traditional tourists will love these exotic day trips from Quito.

Aug 29, 2008 - Kari Miller

Quito's Basilica is not just any South American church. Climb inside the tallest bell towers in Ecuador, at this unique, must-see destination.

Oct 19, 2007 - Megan Lyles

Want to learn Spanish, work as a volunteer with children or in nature conservation and travel around one of South America's most diverse countries? Visit Ecuador.

Nov 9, 2009 - Hatty Copeman

Although Guayaquil is the commercial center of Ecuador, there are five attractions which offer any visitor a cultural and historical perspective.

Jun 25, 2008 - Chris Amisano

One of the oldest and most historic streets in Quito, La Ronda is a peek into the colonial past of the city. This quaint street offers the city's best in one place.

Jun 7, 2008 - Kari Miller

Quito, Ecuador hosts hundreds of visitors and exchange students each year. Are you going to be one of them? Here is what you need to know.

Dec 10, 2007 - Christopher Minster

The Guinness World Record's Largest Panama Hat is in Sig Sig Ecuador, the country of origin for the world famous head cover.

Aug 7, 2011 - James Miller

The Republic of Ecuador was once part of the northern Incan Empire before the Spanish conquered the area in 1533. Before becoming Ecuador the area was known as Quito.

Mar 25, 2009 - Carmen Sofia Grant

A brief description of travel through Ecuador, from Guayaquil to Quito.

Nov 16, 2010 - Jamie Stevenson

There is plenty of sun and sand on the coast of Ecuador, where some of the region's most pristine and undeveloped beaches can be found.

May 29, 2008 - Kari Miller

It's time to get ready for Ecuador. Galapagos travel entails planning the trip to this extraordinary location, and there are several things first-time visitors must know.

Apr 3, 2010 - Jon Green

Each year, hundreds of exchange students visit Ecuador. Are you one of them? Here is some good advice from a former program director.

Dec 10, 2007 - Christopher Minster

The tiny South American country of Ecuador is a land of extreme cultural and ethnic diversity. The people have a unique heritage from European and indigenous cultures.

Aug 19, 2008 - Dennis Jamison

Puerto López is a jump point for the "Poor Man's Galápagos" and Parque Nacional Machalilla, but this small fishing town on La Ruta del Sol has more.

Nov 30, 2010 - Kristin McConnell