Weather Guide - Offers daily high and lows for popular destinations in the country...just click scroll down on the left hand side and click on "Ecuador."

Oanda - Currency Converter - Amazing site...has wallet size conversion chart that can be printed out so you don't have to bumble about with a calculator during your trip.

Consular Information Sheet - From the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs.

Tropical South America Traveler's Health Information - International traveler's health information from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention.

Ecuador - Background information on Ecuador with population statistics, a map, and weather information.

Ecuador - A Country Profile - From the US Library of Congress, this site includes extensive historical, geographical, economical, cultural and political information about Ecuador.

Hotels in Ecuador - Directories of hotels by region, maps, travel services and tourist information.

Ecuador Hostels - A brief listing of hostels in Ecuador.

Ahora Hablo! Medical Edition - This medical Spanish book is pocket-sized and includes vocabulary for dental and vision care as well as many specialized areas such as obstetrics and cardiology.

AmeriSpan Unlimited - AmeriSpan specializes in Spanish Immersion, Volunteer & Internship programs in Latin America and Spain for travelers and businesspeople. Currently, there are 40 programs available in 15 different countries.

Newspapers of Ecuador - The American Journalism Review's complete listing of Ecuadoran Newspapers (mostly in Spanish).

El Comercio - Ecuador's daily newspaper online.

La Hora - Another Ecuadoran daily newspaper online.

Cuenca - An informative site with links to local newpapers, hotels, and restaurants in Cuenca. It also offers the daily exchange rate of Ecuadorian sucres to the dollar. (Available in Español)

Participant Insight: Junior Immersion in Quito - Teen blogger Ryo H. describes his experiences in Ecuador with wide-eyed wonderment.

Quito Spanish School (Budget-Friendly): Meet the School - Meet the Student Coordinator at the Budget-Friendly Quito Spanish school.

Study Abroad Scholarships Available - See which scholarships are available for this program.

Participant Insight: Spanish and Volunteer in Montanita - Follow volunteer Keeya J. on her mission to learn Spanish and surf her way through Montanita!

Ecuador - History & Adventure - This site gives background information about the culture, history and people of Ecuador as well as some of the more popular adventure tours to the Galapagos, the Coastal Lowlands and the Rainforest.

Ecuador Explorer - An "in-the-know" online guide to what to do and where to go in Ecuador.

Excite Travel - Ecuador - A comprehensive listing of travel, culture, news, maps and country information.

Ecuador - Brought to by the folks at the Ecuadorian Embassy in D.C., this site is so filled with helpful details it may answer questions you didn't even know you had!

Destination Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands - From the Lonely Planet Travel Guide folks.

Ecuador Information Packet - From the South American Explorers Club, a good source of travel information for South and Central America. They operate a "clubhouse" for members in Quito, Ecuador and provide information on trip planning, travel conditions, maps and guidebooks.

Columbus Travel Guides - Ecuador - Passport & visa information, maps, weather charts and general travel information.

Travelogues - A library of travel and tourism with an emphasis on personal travelogues.

South American Explorers Club - An excellent source of travel information for South and Central America. With clubhouses in Lima, Peru; Quito, Ecuador; and Ithaca, New York, the Club provides members with reliable, up-to-date information on discount airfares, trip planning, travel conditions, and everything else you need to know for your trip or expedition.

Moon Travel Handbook-Ecuador - Ecuador offers visitors to South America the best the whole continent has to offer, all in one country, and all within a single day's travel.

Travel-Ecuador - A list of resources from Nerd World Media. Includes information about adventure tours to the Galapagos Islands; bed & breakfasts throughout Ecuador; and insider tours through the jungle and off the beaten path.

Ecuaventura - Comprensive guide to all the resources needed by tourists visiting Ecuador, from cafeterias to hotels, and from how to rent a car to the best destinations in the country.