Movies are popular in Ecuador, although the latest ones from the U.S. are usually quite delayed or never arrive. There is usually at least one movie theater in each large town. The movies in English carry Spanish subtitles. Ecuadorians love music and love to dance, and many Volunteers learn to enjoy both, including salsa, cumbia, merengue, etc. Many Volunteers make their own music, bringing or purchasing guitars, violins, flutes, trumpets, harmonicas, etc.
Ecuadorian craftsmen make quite good guitars inexpensively.
Sports are very popular in Ecuador, especially soccer, basketball, and volleyball. Volunteers, especially men, will have many opportunities to play sports informally in their communities. Occasionally Volunteers even coach local teams. Volunteers tend to read a lot. There are bookstores in Quito and Guayaquil which have books in English, although prices are higher than in the U.S., and of course Volunteers who learn Spanish well enough will find many books and magazines available.