Ecuador is a tiny yet amazing andean country (283.000 sq Km) that embraces a great diversity of habitats ranging from the pacific coast in the west, the Cloud Forest, the snow capped volcanoes and the lowlands of the rainforest in the east. Besides all this variety of ecosystems, Ecuador offers the only natural laboratory of wildlife Evolution, the Galapagos Islands.

For many ecologists, Ecuador is one of the hot spots of megadiversity of the world. Considering the size of Ecuador, this country has more species of plants and animals than any other on the earth, here you can find more than 20,000 species of plants, 1,600 species of birds, 369 species of mammals, 409 species of reptiles, 402 species of amphibians, 1,250 species of fish and a countless number of insects.

Ecuador is crossed by the Equator and encompasses both the northern and southern hemispheres of the globe giving it a very special climate which many consider the eternal spring. You can visit Ecuador any time of the year, although it is important to know that the coast is warm and humid from January to May. In the Andes the driest season is usually from June to August, but coincidentally this period is the wettest in the rainforest.

Besides these natural riches, Ecuador is a multicultural country as well; the highest percent of the population is mestiza (a mixture of indigenous and European) but there are many native cultures, most of whom conserve their traditional way of life. The most remarkable ones are the Otavalos, Salasacas, Cañaris, Saraguros in the Highlands, Chachis, Tsachilas, Awas, Afroecuadorians in the coast and Huaorani, Cofanes, Sionas, Secoyas, Shuaras, Achuaras, Quichuas in the rainforest.

Ecuador´s History and all this diversity make this country one of the most attractive places on the planet which guarantees you an unforgettable experience. Ecuador Nature Expeditions offers a variety of Ecuador nature tours that allow you to experience both the natural and cultural diversity that Ecuador has to offer.