Travelling from Europe to Ecuador

Several airlines fligh to Ecuador e.g. KLM, IBERIA, Lufthansa. There is also a possiblity to take an American Airline such as Continental Airline and American Airline.

Ecuador can easelly be explored with publich transportation system. There is a huge Bus network as well as a plane network. To get an roughly idea regarding the prices you can take about one US$ per hour bus drive. Internal flights cost between 40 and 60 US$.

In Ecuador you will find a good bus-network also to foreign countries. For such rides you will usually get the chance to travel on a 5-star bus with full board service like in the aircraft. Also prices are reasonable.

You can also look arround for special offers on flights. But usually flights to other countries are quite expensive.

Ecuador is a one of the smallest south American countries but offers a very diverse nature. It is located on the northwestern coast of South America (is one of the smallest countries in the region: it is about the size of the state of Nevada). It comprises the continental territory between coordinates of latitude 01 27’ 06’’ N and 05 00’ 56’’ S and longitude 75 11’ 49’’W to 81 00’ 40’’W, that covers approximately 104,550 square miles -270,670 km2- plus the Galapagos Islands (1,000 km. off the coast of Ecuador).

Its continental territory borders Peru to the south and the east (approx. 1,420 km), Colombia to the north (590 km.) and the Pacific Ocean to the west (2,237 km. of coastline).

Quito is capital of Ecuador and lies in the ands on an altitude of 3000 m above sealevel. The capital is tough because it sits only 25 kilometres from the Equator, Quito does not suffer through long winters like the Mile High City . On the contrary, Ecuador's capital enjoys mild days and cool nights almost year-round. The climate in the Andes varies according to the altitude and the time of the year. In Quito the temperature ranges from 7 degrees C (55 F) at night to 26 C (78 F) at noon, and averages 15 C (64 F). There are two seasons, wet and dry. The wet season is called winter and the dry is considered summer. Quito's summer lasts about 4 months, from the end of June to September. Quito sees its fair share of rain from October through May, though even during this period the climate supports a multitude of diversions. There are enough sunny days during the rainy season to accommodate all but the most insatiable sun worshipers, and when the sun hides, Quito has plenty to offer indoors.