Ecuador is an astoundingly diverse yet small country located in South America on the Pacific coast. It is home to 4 eco-systems: the Amazon, the Andes Mountains, the coastal lowlands, and the Galapagos. Within each region there are distinct cultures to discover and sites to see, all within easy reach. It is a great place for students looking to learn more about the world and their place in it. Here you will come face to face with the realities of a Latin American country while being given the opportunity to learn how and why Ecuador has developed into the country it is today.