AU PAIR CULTURE QUESTS
Ecuador
South America
Capital: Quito
Languages: Spanish (official), Amerindian languages
Flag of Ecuador 
Diet
- Most young people in Ecuador eat meat.
- Vegetarianism is becoming popular, but is not yet widespread.
- A typical Ecuadorian diet includes rice, potatoes, and meat. Ecuador is known for its exotic fruits, fish and seafood, tasty soups, and the countless varieties of Andean potatoes.
Religion
- The most common religions in Ecuador are Catholicism and Protestantism.
- Most young people in Ecuador do not practice their religion regularly.
Telephone & Internet
- Most applicants have a telephone and a computer with access to the Internet.
- Family members will not be able to take a message in English from a potential host family.
“By inviting a person from another country to join our family, live with us, and learn about our culture, we actually learn so much about ourselves, how our own culture and way of life appear through the lens of someone new.”
Belle, host parent Massachusetts
“The flexibility the program affords us is outstanding. With other child care options, I always felt I was accommodating their schedule instead of my own.”
Jill, host parent New Jersey
