Bisected by the equator, one part lying in the southern hemisphere and the other in the northern, Ecuador is a land divided into three distinct geological regions - Sierra, Oriente and Costa. These regions seem like three different planets squeezed into one tiny country. In addition, Ecuador controls the Galapagos Islands, which is even more like a distant universe.

The Andes range runs through the centre of the country, with the highest peak towering well above 6,000m (19,685ft). The landscape is dominated by volcanoes, half of them active. Ecuadors main cities are located in the wide valley dubbed the Avenue of Volcanoes.

East of the Sierra, this area of wet lowlands is covered by dense jungle and an intricate network of rivers, all of which carry water from the Andes into the Amazon River. This region is lauded for its extreme biodiversity.

Ecuadors Pacific coast is home to lush tropical forests, attractive beaches and the countrys commercial capital, Guayaquil.

Far out in the Pacific Ocean, this lost world is full of unique creatures that are not shy to show themselves to travellers. Explored by Charles Darwin in the 19th century, it is now of the worlds top dream destinations.

Ecuador Public holiday

25/12 Christmas Day
01/01 New Year's Day
27/02 Civicism and National Unity Day
27/02 Civicism and National Unity Day
22/04 Good Friday
01/05 Labour Day
24/05 Battle of Pichincha
10/08 Independence Day
09/10 Guayaquil Independence Day
02/11 All Souls' Day
03/11 Cuenca Independence Day
25/12 Christmas Day
31/12 New Year's Eve
01/01 New Year's Day
06/04 Good Friday
01/05 Labour Day
24/05 Battle of Pichincha
10/08 Independence Day
09/10 Guayaquil Independence Day
02/11 All Souls' Day
03/11 Cuenca Independence Day
25/12 Christmas Day
31/12 New Year's Eve

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