Ecuador

SHORT INFORMATION

Quito, the capital of Ecuador

San Francisco de Quito, most often called Quito, is the capital city of Ecuador in northwestern South America. It is located in north-central Ecuador in the Guayllabamba river basin, on the eastern slopes of Pichincha, an active stratovolcano in the Andes mountains.

SHORT INFORMATION

Ecuadorian people

Ecuadorian people consist of a diverse collection of ethnic groups, almost all related to another group in one way or another.

FOOD AND BEVERAGES

Alcoholic Beverages in Ecuador

Most Ecuadorian wines are sweet and made from grape, apple, peach or other fruit; however, some good, dry wines are now being locally produced. The cheapest way to enjoy it is from a cartón (yes, a box) from the local supermarket. Clos is a good brand. Fine wines from Chile, Argentina, France, Spain and Italy are also available.