Ecuador, with a population of over 15 million warm and eager people, is considered one of the most beautiful and ecologically diverse nations on Earth. Its four stunning geographical regions: Pacific coastline, Andes Mountains, Amazon rainforest, and Galapagos Islands turns this country into the precise hotspot environment for the development of more than 50% of the world's biodiversity.

Within this dynamic country, more than 14 ethnic groups neighbor each other, some of which still speak ancient Inca languages and many of which are distinguished through the preservation of artisanal skills which remain central to Ecuadorian art and culture. Cities like Quito, Guayaquil, and Cuenca decorate the country with magnificent Spanish colonial architecture and complement the country’s natural beauty, with its volcanic peaks and untouched beaches. Quito, the capital, was the first city to be declared a Cultural Heritage Site by UNESCO, was the winner of the award for “Best Tourism Destination” by the World Travel Awards in 2013 and has been declared “Top destination to travel in 2013” by National Geographic. Meanwhile, International Living Magazine has highlighted Cuenca, located in the south of the country, as a “Paradise for Retirees.” Most recently the United States Tour Operators Association categorized Ecuador as the third most important destination of the world.

The World Economic Forum named Ecuador as the number one country of Latin America in quality of life. This includes a reduction in crime from 16.9% in 2000 to 6.4% in 2005, a steady growth in GDP higher to the average in Latin America, a 4.3% unemployment rate being the lowest in South America.