ECUADOR is a magical country located on the equator. It is full of ancient cultures and breathtaking scenery. It is said that you can experience all four seasons in one day in Quito, the capital of Ecuador, which is located at 9300 feet/2800 meter above sea level. Our country is home to mountains and volcanoes, beautiful pacific beaches, the Amazon Basin and the Galapagos Islands. Due to its environmental and climatic extremes, an enormous amount and variety of plants and animals, many endemic, are found throughout Ecuador.