Fun Facts
Did you know:
- Quito is said to have the most pleasant temperature in the world and is known as the “Land of Eternal Spring”
- Ecuador means “equator” in Spanish and the country falls on both sides of the Equator
Area attractions and events:
- Mountain biking down Cotopaxi (snow-capped volcano)
- The sleepy village of Mindo -dive off the edge of waterfalls
- Indian market in Otavalo
- Salsa dancing
Typical foods:
- Locro soup (cheese, avocado, and potato)
- Seco de pollo (stewed chicken with rice and avocado slices)
- Choclo (barbecued Andean corn)