How Big Is Ecuador?

Ecuador has an area of 109,483 square miles (283,561 sq km), which makes it slightly smaller than the state of Nevada. Ecuador's border with Peru is 950 miles (1,529 km), and its border with Colombia is 440 miles (708 km). Ecuador is also bordered by the Pacific Ocean, and contains both the Andes Mountains and Amazon Jungle within its boundaries.

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Amazon

Descending from the cool, high Sierra plains into the eastern side of Ecuador brings a dramatic change in surroundings—dense jungles and stifling humidity. A lesser known and remote part of Ecuador, visitors to the Amazon are quickly immersed in ancient rainforests, indigenous cultures and abundant wildlife.

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Pacific Coast

The mesmerizing hues of blue that line Ecuador’s Pacific shoreline attract many travelers from the country’s mountainous regions. The arid coastline offers visitors beautiful beaches, a great diversity of marine life, and fresh seafood.

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Northern Sierra

Atop these high northern Andean plains is the cultural heart of Ecuador. The Northern Sierra’s landscape, people and food truly embody Ecuador. Situated at nearly 0 degrees latitude, the Northern Sierra is located on the namesake of Ecuador, the equator. Connecting the northern cities is the Pan-American Highway, which winds through the high plains and valleys for roughly 150 miles (241 km) from Quito to the Ecuador-Colombia border. Flying into the capital city of Quito is the entry point for most visitors to Ecuador—and a great one at that, being a primary center for Ecuadorian history, industry and government.

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