It also has the world famous Galapagos Islands and part of the Amazon rainforest that are unique and unforgettable tourist destinations. Geographical location. Ecuador is located in western South America. To the south and east, Ecuador is bordered by Peru, to the north with Colombia and to the west by the Pacific Ocean.The equator passes just a few kilometers to the north of its capital.The border with Colombia is 590 km in length and that with Peru is 1,420 km, the coast covers 2,237 km.t also has the world famous Galapagos Islands and part of the Amazon rainforest that are unique and unforgettable tourist destinations. Geographical location. Ecuador is located in western South America. To the south and east, Ecuador is bordered by Peru, to the north with Colombia and to the west by the Pacific Ocean.