Our Ecuador Fact File will give you background information on certain areas of Ecuador. We are constantly updating the Ecuador Fact File with new information so you can get a great insight into Ecuador before you decide to travel there.
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 rainforest, and 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.
Ecuador Fact File Full Country Name: Republic of Ecuador Area: 283, 520 km squared Population: 12 million Capital City: Quito People: 40% mestizo, 40% Indian, 15% Spanish descent, 5% African Religion: Over 90% Roman Catholic, small minority of other Christian denominations
If there is any aspect of Ecuador you would like more information about, please do not hesitate to contact our Ecuador team.
Make the most of your trip to Latin America by learning Spanish. Experienced teachers will set up role-plays and organise cultural visits and classes to make your stay as authentic and enjoyable as possible!
Brighten up the lives of children who are largely left to fend for themselves. Organise activities, encourage them to keep healthy and show them someone cares. You’ll also be supporting children who attend school.
Help children in Ecuador acquire the skills and knowledge they need to secure a job. Work with other volunteers to develop lesson plans, then give your own lessons in English, sports or the arts.
Help take children off the streets of Quito by arranging football coaching and competitions. Watch as the magic of sport interests and enthuses young people with very few advantages in life.
Help meet the need for teachers on a spectacular island. Teach English and music, crafts, sports or foreign languages – whatever you feel comfortable with. A great way to contribute while learning about a new culture.
Put your scuba diving qualification to good use or make this your reason to learn! Carry out underwater research, looking at manta rays, turtles and other marine life, or get involved in on-shore educational projects.
Join like-minded volunteers doing their best to save the tortoise. Feed the baby and adult tortoises, care for the unhatched eggs, tag the hatchlings and collect data on them. Take time to explore the beautiful scenery, too!
Spend 5 months or more on an amazing gap year in Latin America. This programme provides all the structure you need, with lots of activities including Spanish lessons, volunteering with wildlife or disadvantaged street children.
After redundancy, Sally decided to see the world. She enjoyed our South Africa Wildlife Course so much that within 48 hours of arriving back in the UK she booked onto the Malaysia Orangutan Experience and the Thai Adventure! Read more..
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Gap Year for Grown Ups provides Career Break Voluntary Projects and Culture & Language programmes throughout South America and Central America. They have the best available Community voluntary projects as well as a number of Conservation Volunteer Projects to choose from. Combine these voluntary work placements abroad with learning Spanish in South America.
For useful volunteer travel advice to South America from Gap Year For Grown Ups, use the following links:
