AMERICAS

🇪🇨 Ecuador

Level 2 — Exercise Increased Caution
Advisory Level Level 2
Exchange Rate 1 USD = 1.00 USD
Health Alerts 0
Last Updated Oct 14, 2025

About Ecuador

Ecuador

Ecuador, officially the Republic of Ecuador, is a country in northwestern South America, bordered by Colombia on the north, Peru on the east and south, and the Pacific Ocean on the west. It also includes the Galápagos Province which contains the Galápagos Islands in the Pacific, about 1,000 kilometers (621 mi) west of the mainland. The country's capital is Quito and its largest city is Guayaquil.

Source: Wikipedia

At a Glance

Capital Quito
Population 18.1 million
Area 276,841 km²
Language Spanish
Currency United States dollar
GDP/Capita $6,875

Travel Advisory

Level 2 Exercise Increased Caution

Exercise increased caution due to heightened risks to safety and security.

Currency & Economy

Currency
United States dollar (USD)
Exchange Rate
1 USD = 1.00 USD
GDP
$124.7B
GDP per Capita
$6,875

Visa Fee Estimate

$185 USD 185 USD
Based on current Treasury exchange rate

Development

Life Expectancy
77.4 years

Geography & Practical Details

Region
Americas
Capital
Quito
Area
276,841 km²
Population
18,103,660
Timezone
UTC-06:00
Languages
Spanish
Calling Code
+593
Drives On
Right
ISO Code
EC