Take this opportunity to stand up for a cause and support the communities you visit in your trip abroad. This experience starts in the capital of Quito by learning about Spanish colonial heritage and the present culture it has created. Ecotourism will take you to some of the most beautiful places in Ecuador and allow you to dive in and enjoy the natural wonders. Along the way you will stop in local communities, be immersed in their culture and make and impact through a service project of your choice.

Take a few minutes to explore the possibility to study abroad at Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador. Our university offers ample variety for choosing academic courses delivered in an authentic Latin American ambience, surrounded by incredible places and friendly people. You can learn and study the biodiversity of the Andes, the mystery of the Amazonia and the beauty of the Galapagos Islands. At the same time, you can improve or take your Spanish to perfection.

Ecuador has the richest bio-diversity and range of ecosystems of any country in the world. Explore natural wonders of the Galapagos Islands, the Amazon Rainforest, the Andes mountains and the pristine beaches of the Pacific coast. Cruises, tours, hiking, rafting, zip-line, climbing, bird watching, and surfing are just a few of the activities that Ecotourism promotes. Ecotourism educates the traveler about these areas and helps protect the ecosystems through funding conservation efforts.