Ecuador - Culture Smart!: The Essential Guide to Customs & Culture

This book is a must read for all that plan on vacationing or living in Ecuador. Also should be required reading for entrepreneurs going to Ecuador. The book is a great introduction to the colorful Ecuadorian society. Also included is a brief but informative history, including the harsh realities of the past.

I have lived in Ecuador for the past few years. This gave me a few new places to explore, and does a reasonable job of describing those I already knew.

An informative, interesting, and enjoyable guide. It opens your eyes to the people and life around you, and gives you the tools and understanding to have a better time. 10/10

Short, complete, easily readable

This is a gift and I got no time to exchange it. I am so upset because I was not expecting to give this as a gift this way.

Everything and nothing- a total waste of money- a book worth investing-Una Nueva Vida- A New LifeA Rejuvenated Enthusiasm in Cuenca, EcuadorThis book is well written by a retired, well-respected journalist.

This is an excellent informative book about Ecuador. I liked this book because I learned some facts that I did not know before reading this book. I read this book for my personal pleasure. Some of the interesting information that is mentioned in this book include the following information: The variety of ways that Ecuadorians eat maize is astonishing. Quito's altitude is at 9,350 feet above sea level. The old town's narrow streets are a living museum. There are some supermarket chains in Ecuador including Aki Supermaxi, and Mi Comisariato. The currency in Ecuador is the U.S. dollar and electricity outlets are at 110 volts. Venezuelan independence fighter Simon Bolivar lived from 1783-1830. Ecuador's most important source of foreign earnings come from crude oil. In 2001, Texaco was merged with Chevron. Corpus Christi means Body Of Christ in Latin.

Part of my research into knowing Latin American cultures. Gives a concise history and cultural reference.