Prepare your trip to Ecuador

How to prepare for a trip to Ecuador? Here's a list of travel tips you should do or bring before your trip.

Get your documents in order. Check out passport or visa requirements.
Look up the monetary conversion before you go. Always have local cash.
Make sure your credit card will work in the country you're visiting.
Check the country's entrance/exit fees.
Pick a destination.
Create a rough itinerary.
Book your airfare and accommodations.
Consider travel insurance.
Book local transportation.

Ecuador general information

Provinces of Ecuador

Do you know the provinces of Ecuador? Ecuador has 24 provinces. Some countries have states, departments, or districts. Same idea, just the name changes. Each Ecuadorian province has cantons and parishes — parroquias in Spanish. The most popular provinces are Galápagos, Azuay, Guayas, ...

Geographical Regions of Ecuador

Ecuador has four geographical regions with beautiful natural landscapes: Andes Mountains (Sierra) in the center. Amazon Basin (Oriente) in the east. Galápagos Islands (Insular) off the coast. Pacific Coast (Costa) in the west. Geography of Ecuador Ecuador is located on ...

Travel Requirements to Ecuador

Do you need a visa to travel to Ecuador? Ecuador welcomes people from all over the world who wish to visit for a period of time. Nationals of the USA, Canada, Australia, and the UK do not need a visa ...

Ecuador's Customs and Duties Regulations

What can you bring with you to Ecuador? Before coming to Ecuador, you should check what items you are allowed to bring with you to Ecuador whether you are a tourist, resident, or Ecuadorian citizen. Below is a list of ...

Ecuador's Measurement System

What is the measurement unit system used in Ecuador? Ecuador uses the metric system. The metric system uses units such as meter, liter, and gram to measure length, liquid volume, and mass. Temperature is measured using the Celsius scale. Conversions Metres X 3.3 = Feet ...

Currency of Ecuador

The currency of Ecuador is the U.S. dollar. Bills Ecuador doesn't print its own paper currency. Paper money is in denominations of $1, 5, 10, 20, 50 and 100. Coins Ecuador produces its own coins. Coins come in denominations of ...

Public Holidays in Ecuador

Holidays and festivals in Ecuador mostly originate from the Catholic religious calendar. In addition to some celebrations related to Ecuador's independence from Spain. Here's a list of public holidays!

Time zones in Ecuador

Ecuador is located in the western part of South America. Mainland Ecuador's time zone is GMT-5 (UTC-5). This country does not observe Daylight Savings Time. they don't change the time during the summer. However, Galapagos Islands, which are part of ...

Ecuador's exotic fruits

Ecuador offers a great variety of exotic fruits. Fruit lovers will discover, along with all the common tropical fruits, many new varieties of fruit not imported or found in other parts of the World. taxo (banana passionfruit) gooseberries naranjilla tree tomato ...

Airports in Ecuador

Are you looking for an international or local airport in Ecuador? Here is a helpful map of airports. In addition, it has a list that includes airport IATA code, airport name, airport address, and contact details. COVID19: All arriving passengers ...

Climate and Weather of Ecuador

In Ecuador, climate and weather vary from region to region and season to season. In general, Ecuador enjoys 12 hours of direct equatorial daylight 365 days a year. Ecuador measures temperature in Celsius. How many seasons does Ecuador have? There are ...

Language in Ecuador

Spanish is the official language in Ecuador. In general, around 93% of the population speaks Spanish. Besides Spanish, the most common languages spoken in Ecuador are Quichua and Shuar. Other less common languages are Achuar-Shiwiar, Cha'palaachi, Colorado, Waorani, and a ...

Bus Stations in Ecuador - Terminal Terrestre

Looking for a guide of bus stations in Ecuador? Here is a helpful list of inter-provincial bus stations in Ecuador. Buses are the cheapest and popular form of transportation between destinations. The bus system in Ecuador is not as complicated ...

Ecuador Holidays and Traditions

Ecuador, 30 interesting facts you should know

Are you planning a trip to Ecuador? Here you have 30 interesting facts about Ecuador, so you can learn more about this amazing country. 1. What is the full name of Ecuador? The official name of Ecuador is the Republic ...

45 fun and weird facts you might not know about Ecuador

Here are 45 interesting, quirky, fun and weird facts about Ecuador you'll be shocked to know about! Did you know that… The origin of the name Ecuador comes from the equator - an imaginary line that divides the earth into ...

How to call Ecuador?

To place an international call, you will need to know your country exit code number and Ecuador's international direct dialing number (IDD). Ecuador's IDD number is 593. To call a number in Ecuador from abroad, dial your international access code, Ecuador's country ...

Is Ecuador safe or dangerous? Safety Travel Tips

Is Ecuador safe or dangerous? Ecuador is a peaceful country, considered a relatively safe country for tourists to travel or for ex-pats to live or retire. However, visitors should take the same safety precautions that they would take when visiting ...

Ecuador Tourist Attraction Maps

Find out Ecuador tourist attractions! Plan your trip more quickly. Here there are the top destinations in each state/province at just one click of the map. Need more information about traveling to Ecuador? Click here to see more resources on how ...

Ecuador Travel Guides

Love travel? These free travel guides will give you the information you need for your trip so you can travel better and efficiently. Need more information about traveling to Ecuador? Click here to see more resources on how to prepare your ...

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