The country

The Republic of Ecuador is a country in the north west of South America. To the north you will find Colombia, to the east and south Peru, and the Pacific Ocean to the west. The Galápagos Islands in the Pacific also belong to Ecuador. They are situated about 965 km west of the mainland. Named after the Spanish word for equator, Ecuador straddles the equator and has an area of 272,045 km² (105,037 mi²). Quito is the country’s capital.

The climate

Ecuador has many different climatic zones in rather a confined space.
Cuenca: Just like the rest of the Andes, Cuenca has a mild climate all year round. During the day it is quite warm, however the nights can be rather cool. The average temperature during the day is 14.6 °C. The rainy season lasts from the middle of October to the beginning of May. During this time it is tropical and sunny in the morning, and cloudy in the afternoon with some local showers.

Visa

For a stay of up to 90 days a visa is not required, your passport has to be valid for at least 6 months after the day of departure. If you stay longer than 90 days you can get an extension locally. For further information please contact the Embassy or Consulate.