🎓 For Students:

• Education System: Public and private universities; quality higher education available.
• Top Universities: Universidad San Francisco de Quito, Escuela Politécnica Nacional.
• Student Visa: Required for long-term study; simple process with acceptance letter.
• Popular Courses: Engineering, Medicine, Business, Arts.

✈️ For Visitors:

• Visa: Many nationalities can enter visa-free for short stays.
• Popular Destinations: Quito, Guayaquil, Galápagos Islands, Cuenca, Otavalo.
• Best Time to Visit: June to September (dry season), December to February.
• Local Transportation: Buses, taxis, trolleybuses in Quito, taxis in cities.

💼 For Professionals & Expats:

• Work Visa: Required for long stays; employer sponsorship needed.
• Job Market: Tourism, IT, agriculture, oil & energy, services.
• Business Etiquette: Formal attire common; punctuality respected.
• Cost of Living: Moderate; varies by city.

🏞️ Tourism & Culture:

• Cultural Heritage: Indigenous, mestizo, Afro-Ecuadorian communities.
• Natural Wonders: Galápagos Islands, Andes mountains, Amazon Rainforest, Cotopaxi Volcano.
• Major Events: Inti Raymi festival, Carnaval de Guaranda, Quito Festival.
• Local Cuisine: Ceviche, Llapingachos, Hornado, Empanadas.

📌 Quick Tips:

• Currency: United States Dollar (USD).
• Timezone: Ecuador Time (UTC−05:00), Galápagos Time (UTC−06:00), no DST.
• Emergency Number: 911 (Police, Fire, Ambulance).
• Electricity: 120V, 60Hz; plug type A & B.