Teach at American School of Quito

Ecuador’s Galapagos Islands are where Charles Darwin noticed the diversity of species and began to study evolution.

Ecuador is the world leader in banana exports; they export over $2 trillion, approximately 280 million boxes of bananas.

Ecuadorian crocodiles are as large as 19 feet long.

Ecuador was the first country to recognize the constitutional rights of nature officially in 2008.

The summit of Mount Chimborazo (Ecuador’s highest mountain) is the closest point on earth to the sun, due to the country's geographic location on the equator.

Ecuador has been voted the best country for expats for the second time in a row, with the quality of life, cost of living and personal finances all ranking high.

Ecuador is considered the most biodiverse country in the world.