Ecuador is an underrated travel destination in South America that is continually growing in popularity as it is home to some of the best places to visit in South America. From the incredible Galápagos Islands to the bucket list worthy Amazon Rainforest, there’s plenty of places to visit for a variety of travel preferences. Most would be surprised to hear that Ecuador uses the United States Dollar as currency, but prices are are still quite low, making it a great destination for budget travellers and backpackers. In my opinion, travelling around Ecuador feels much like Costa Rica, but it is far less expensive and less over saturated with tourists! The…