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Volunteers in Ecuador
Though Ecuador is the smallest of the Andes countries, it is no less exciting than its neighbours. Here, you can visit South America's most famous marketplace in Otavalo, see penguins on the Galápagos Islands, and learn how to fish piranhas in the jungle! A country of contrasts, Ecuador boasts coastal banana plantations and snow-covered volcanoes, yet most destinations are within a day’s journey from the capital city of Quito.
Ecuador
Information for volunteers in Ecuador
- Capital city: Quito
- Currency: US dollars (about 0.70 €)
- Climate: January 14 °C, July 14 °C (average temperature, Quito)
- Visa: Free tourist permit on arrival (valid for 90 days), passport and return flight ticket required
- Meals: Cuy (roasted guinea pig)
- Sightseeing: Colonial architecture in Quito and Cuenca, jungle tours in El Oriente, the Indio market of Otavalo, the Gálapagos Islands, the chain of volcanoes south of Quito.
- Population: 13 million
- Area: 256,370 km˛
- Language: Spanish
- Form of government: Presidential Republic
Looking for more information about travelling in Ecuador? Check out "All Ecuador and More", an Ecuador travel guidededicated to promoting the most reliable tour and travel agencies in Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands.
You can find even more information for volunteers in Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands at www.lonelyplanet.com.
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