TRAVEL & TEACH ENGLISH IN ECUADOR

Ecuador - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
Exercise increased caution in Ecuador due to civil unrest, crime, and kidnapping. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory.

Ecuador, a country in northwestern South America, is geographically diverse, encompassing the Andes Mountains with high-altitude peaks and volcanoes like Cotopaxi, the coastal plain (Costa) bordering the Pacific Ocean, and the eastern Amazon rainforest (Oriente). This unique landscape results in a variety of climates, ranging from tropical along the coast to cooler temperatures in the highlands. Additionally, the Galapagos Islands, a volcanic archipelago in the Pacific Ocean, are part of Ecuador, known for their unique wildlife and ecosystems.

U.S. Embassy Quito Avigiras E12-170 yEloy AlfaroQuito, Ecuador

Telephone
593-2-398-5000
Emergency
593-2-398-5000 or 593-9-9788-3222
Fax
No Fax
Email
ACSQuito@state.gov
Website
https://ec.usembassy.gov/