Ecuador
country · Ecuador
Overview
Ecuador is a country in South America, with its capital at Quito.
Key facts
| Country | Ecuador |
|---|---|
| Currency | USD |
About the country
Ecuador lies in South America.
Its capital is Quito.
Practical information
You will pay in USD (Dollar).
The main language spoken is Spanish.
Traffic drives on the right.
Getting there
Flying is the usual way to reach Ecuador. Search live fares with the Find flights link.
Cities in Ecuador
Bigger destinations to explore in Ecuador include Cuenca, Azogues, Quito, Ambato, Machala, Loja, Latacunga, Gualaceo, Riobamba and Santo Domingo de los Colorados. Open any of them for local detail and to build it into a trip.
Exploring the country
To plan Ecuador, pick a city to land in, then use the globe to string together onward stops by the transport that suits you.
Regions & places
Journeys through here
Where to stay in Ecuador
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Getting around Ecuador
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On the map
Sources & method
- GeoNames country — currency, languages, capital · retrieved 2026-08-12T15:10:01+00:00
Data compiled 2026-09-18. See our methodology for how Head Your Way sources and reviews travel data.