Ecuador may be the smallest country in South America but it packs a lot of punch. Its geographic diversity is unmatched, as you can go from the Amazon to the Andes to the beach in a few hours traveling across the country. As a result of its unique and varied geography, Ecuador is also one of the most biodiversity-rich countries in the world and is recognized as one of 17 Megadiverse Countries. Ecuador is home to over 25,000 species of plants, 1,600 species of birds, almost 500 species of amphibians, and around 400 species of both reptiles and mammals.
