These additional online resources can help you get ready for your studies in Ecuador.

Check Country Profiles to find websites where you can browse lots of information on most any country in the world, including Ecuador. 

Frommer's has detailed information on sites, self-guided walking tours, restaurants and more. Search for Ecuador and start digging.

Lonely Planet has lots of good information. Click on a continent, then the "Places" link, followed by the country.

Another helpful site is Destination 360. On the map, click South America and then choose Ecuador, or go directly to the country by choosing from the list above the map. For each country, you'll find an overview of the country, good articles on cities, and excellent coverage of the various sites (historical, artistic and natural) most visited in the country.