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A Paradise in the center of the world, multi-ethnic and multicultural!
This beautiful country is a paradise everywhere you look at it.
Discover the Best Preserve Historic Center in South America.
Fall in love with its views, beaches and the abundance of fauna. Increase your adrenaline with a variety of adventure sports that Ecuador has to offer.
Do not forget to delight yourself with the taste of its gastronomic diversity, which you’ll find while touring this country full of magic and charm.
Warm, fun, outgoing, friendly, passionate. These are some of the words used to describe the way we are.
Tour ideas to visit Ecuador
Planning a trip to Ecuador is super interesting due to the wide variety of activities you can do. Surely you will find a thematic activity of your preference. From Quito, the second highest capital in the world, to walking alongside ancient giant tortoises in the legendary and enchanting Galapagos Islands, Ecuador awaits you with a travel style to suit you.
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Named the same as Parallel 0º, Ecuador is located on the terrestrial equatorial line, for which its territory is found in both hemispheres.
Home to a wide variety of endemic species, which at the time have been the subject of studies by the English naturalist Charles Darwin, which led to the materialization of the theory of evolution by natural selection. The islands have gained worldwide fame due to the particularity of their fauna, especially the tortoises known as “Galapagos”.
The People
Ecuadorians come from a wide variety of ethnic backgrounds, this is why the local culture is as vibrant and beautiful as the hand-woven tapestries of its local artisans.
Ecuadorians are known for being warm and polite. They can be quite tactile and tend to stand much closer to each other when speaking than in many other cultures. As a result they are highly tuned to body language and non-verbal communication.
The Language
The official language is Spanish but Quechua and Shuar are the two major indigenous languages. Quechua is the language of the Inca, which was the dominant culture when the Spanish arrived. Shuar comes from a group of indigenous people in the Ecuadorian Amazon.
However, it is possible to communicate in English at the three, four and five star hotels.
Best time to go
The best time to travel to Ecuador varies depending on the region of the country are you going to. If you are planning to visit the beaches the best season is surprisingly the rainy one, that takes place from December through to May as this is a lot fresher than the dry season from June to November which can be way too cool as well as cloudy. But now, most people prefer dry and sunny days, which means one of the best times to travel to Ecuador is often considered to be the months of June through September. This is certainly the time when you can be more certain of enjoying superb panoramic views of Ecuador’s grand mountains and volcanoes.
The Andes
(july-aug)
Best time for excursions.
Busy season.
More expensive prices.
Sunny and warm days in the Andes.
The Amazon
(aug-nov)
Best time to discover the wilder side.
In general, it’s hot and humid.
Expect some rain, mosquitoes for sure.
The Coast
(may-dec)
Best time to take advantage of thermal baths.
Visit some of the country’s indigenous villages.
Between June and Sept, humpback whales
appear off the coast of Puerto López, ideal for boat trips.
The Galapagos
(june-aug)
Best time to trek on the islands.
Particularly cold, you will need a wetsuit if you want to snorkel or go diving.
Busy season. Prices are higher.
Useful travel tips to Ecuador
Documentation
A valid Passport.
Most countries in America and
Western Europe do not require a visa.
Insurance information.
Currency
American dollar.
Major credit cards are widely accepted.
Packing
Ecuatorian flights allow, as their restrictions are limited to 50 pounds (23 kg) per person.
Clothing
Loose clothing, preferably cotton, for hot and humid areas.
Hat & Sunscreen (factor 35 or higher).
Waterproof jacket or rain poncho.
Insect repellent & personal medications
Altitude Sickness
It is not unusual in the mountains.
Take it easy and try not to do anything too strenuous.
Check with your doctor before coming if in doubt.
Electricity
Ecuador: 120 V – 60 Hz.
Easy to find power adapters and voltage regulators.
Plugs Type A and B
How to get there?
Ecuador can be reached by flying, road, river or sea. Is located at the extreme of the north occidental of South America, with an area of 283.560 Km2, it has coasts at Pacific and Atlantic. Crossed by a volcanic section of the Andes mountain range that divides the territory from north to south, leaving the Gulf of Guayaquil and a wooded plain on its western flank, and the Amazon to the east.
Air Transportation
Ecuador has two international airports. The new international airport of Quito. The José Joaquín de Olmedo airport in Guayaquil.
TAME is Ecuador’s main airline and offers international flights from Quito and Guayaquil to New York, Fort Lauderdale, Lima, São Paulo, Havana, Bogotá, Cali and Buenos Aires.
Sailing
It is not easy but you can travel from Ecuador to Peru via the Napo, which joins the Amazon near Iquitos. It is also possible to travel the Putumayo River to Colombia and Peru.
By Land
The only two countries that share borders with Ecuador are Peru and Colombia.
From Colombia: The only safe border crossing that currently exists is Tulcán, in the northern highlands.
From Peru: There are three border crossings. Huaquillas, south of Machala, receives most of the international passenger traffic between the two countries. Macará, is accessed from Loja through the beautiful southern highlands and finally La Balsa, in Zumba South of Vilcabamba is this small and remote border crossing, convenient and with little traffic.
How to get to the Galapagos islands
By Airplane: The only national is Tame. It has flights to Baltra and San Cristóbal, in the Galapagos. Avianca, Emetebe, LAN and Tame also have flights to the islands of Baltra, San Cristóbal and Isabela (Galapagos).
By Boat: The most common boat is the motorized canoe, you can also choose from all kinds of boats, from a small sailboat to a cruise ship equipped with air-conditioned cabins and private bathrooms. Several infrequent passenger ferries run between the islands; It is the most affordable option to move from one to another.
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