Ecuador shares its northern border with this South American country
Colombia
This colorful festival in Ecuador is celebrated before Lent and involves throwing water, flour, and other substances.
Carnaval
This Ecuadorian street food is made from roasted guinea pig, a delicacy in the Andean regions.
cuy
This is the name of Ecuador’s national soccer team.
La Tri (or La Tricolor)
This Ecuadorian athlete is the first woman from her country to win an Olympic medal.
Neisi Dajomes
The capital of Ecuador, Quito, is located in this mountain range.
Andes
Ecuador is the world’s leading exporter of this tropical fruit.
banana
This Ecuadorian corn-based drink, traditionally served during the Day of the Dead, is called:
colada morada
This Ecuadorian player scored three goals for Ecuador during the 2022 World Cup, making him the tournament’s top scorer for his country.
Enner Valencia
This Ecuadorian cyclist made history by winning the gold medal at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and
Richard Carapaz
This river, one of the largest in the world, has its headwaters in Ecuador before flowing into Brazil.
Amazon River
These hats, often mistaken as being from another country, are actually made in Ecuador.
Panama hats
This traditional highland drink, made from naranjilla and cinnamon, is served hot and is perfect for chilly weather. Commonly consumed in Ecuador during Fiestas de Quito, which takes place in early November through Christmas.
canelazo
This Ecuadorian club, based in Quito, won the Copa Libertadores in 2008, making them the first Ecuadorian team to win the prestigious South American tournament.
LDU Quito
This Ecuadorian athlete won the country’s first-ever Olympic gold medal in racewalking
Jefferson Pérez
This is the official name of the equator line monument, located just north of Quito.
La Mitad del Mundo
These islands, part of Ecuador, are famous for their unique wildlife and inspired Charles Darwin’s theory of evolution.
Galápagos
This traditional Easter soup, known for its rich flavor, includes grains, potatoes, and dried codfish.
fanesca
This club, based in Guayaquil, is the most successful soccer club in Ecuador, with the most national league titles.
Barcelona SC
This Ecuadorian painter is known for his abstract style and vibrant colors.
Oswaldo Guayasamín
This is the highest peak in Ecuador and is considered one of the farthest points from the Earth's center due to the equatorial bulge.
Chimborazo
Ecuador’s national bird
Andean condor
This dish, made from fried mashed plantains, is typically served with coffee for breakfast in coastal Ecuador.
tigrillo
Ecuador hosted this major international soccer tournament in 1993.
Copa América
This famous Ecuadorian musician, born in 1912, is known as the “Father of Ecuadorian Pasillo” for popularizing the genre.
Julio Jaramillo