Spanish In Quito, Ecuador

Ecuador is a relatively unexplored country located in northwestern South America between the Pacific Ocean and the Amazon jungle. Ecuador was named after its position on the Equator and is bordered by Colombia, Peru and the Pacific Ocean. Few countries as small as Ecuador have such diverse geography and climate. The country has the tallest active volcano in the world, great beaches, tropical rainforests, deep valleys, colorful Indian Markets and of course the enchanting Galapagos Islands. Ecuador is also rich in culture and architecture due to its Spanish and Inca heritage, vast indigenous population and broad ethnic diversity. The country of Ecuador is well known for its social and political stability.

Located in a beautiful valley and surrounded by snow-capped peaks of the Andes, the Franciscan city of Quito is surprisingly friendlier and considerably safer than other large Latin American cities. Furthermore, the city has kept its colonial charm in spite of growing to the size of more than 1 million. The temperature is determined by the altitude and averages are 60-75ºF / 12-18ºC during the day and 50°F / 5-8ºC at night.