From the “Middle of the World” to the Galápagos’ evolutionary wonders, Ecuador delivers nonstop discovery. Students can stand astride hemispheres at the Equator monument, trek through cloud forests teeming with hummingbirds, and snorkel with sea lions in volcanic archipelago waters. The Andes offer indigenous market immersion in Otavalo, while the Amazon basin provides night canoe excursions to spot caimans. This biodiversity hotspot lets them witness conservation efforts firsthand, from giant tortoise nurseries to reforestation projects.