Located on the Pacific Coast of South America, Ecuador is tucked between Colombia and Peru and includes the Galapagos Islands. The equator splits the country and the name Ecuador literally translates as equator. You can even visit the equator and stand in both hemispheres at once; there are many spots to do this, some touristier than others, but all allowing the same novelty.

The natural world attracts and awes travelers and is a national priority in Ecuador. The constitution notes protection of nature as a right and a necessity. It is the first constitution in the world to do so. However, some of Ecuador

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