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Do I need a traveling visa for my trip to Ecuador?
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If you are planning to stay for a period of time no
longer than 90 days, you don’t need a visa. Furthermore, citizens of most
European countries, Canada and the United States do not need a visa to
visit Ecuador |
| Do I need any shots or vaccines to visit
Ecuador? |
| No, you do not need any shots before traveling to
Ecuador. However, although legally you are not required to have a vaccine
there are some regions in the country where to can get bitten by
mosquitoes and get a disease. Therefore, it is easier and cheaper for you
to prevent this by getting a vaccine either abroad or when you arrive in
Ecuador |
| What kind of weather does Ecuador have? |
| Ecuador does not have very defined climatic stations
because of its location at the parallel 0. Ecuador’s weather is very
different depending upon the region you visit. For instance, if you go to
Galapagos Islands you should be prepared for lots of sunshine and heat. On
the other hand, if you visit the Highlands or Sierra you can experience
very mild and cold weather. |
| What should I pack to travel to Ecuador? |
| There is a lot of diversity in Ecuador. In this
country you will find regions with many kinds of climate, vegetation and
geography. For these reasons you should foresee where you will be staying
in the country and make your bags accordingly. |
| What kind of activities can I do in Ecuador? |
| You will find many places to visit and activities to
do inEcuador, from the most calmed and relaxed to the most adventurous and
exiting ones. You can either do country cycling, Andinism (mountain
climbing), rafting, bungee jumping or visit archeological sites, museums
and theaters. |
| Which are the main attractions in Ecuador? |
| Galapagos Islands, the Andean volcanoes i.e.
Chimborazo, Cotopaxi, Guagua Pichincha, and others, the coast with
Guayaquil and the Ruta del Sol (Path of Sunshine), and the Amazonia. Also,
you can find many historical sites in the cities of Quito and Cuenca and
many other interesting places that will simply enchant you. |
| How much do foreigners pay to visit Ecuador? |
| Tourists in Ecuador, especially foreign ones, will
see that Ecuador is not expensive if you compare it to other Andean
countries. However, you will find many kinds of services at different
prices from where to choose. |
| Where can I get maps, videos, brochures or info about
Ecuador? |
| In order to obtain videos or printer material
aboutEcuador, you should get in touch with the Ministry of Tourism
ofEcuador (Ministerio de Turismo delEcuador) or visit the nearest
Ecuadorian Embassy or consulate in your country. You can also find useful
information on the web. |