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Ecuador
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South America
Ecuador is a country in South America which borders Colombia and Peru. Ecuador The name comes from the Spanish word equator (which runs through Ecuador). The capital of Ecuador is Quito. A number of major cities in Ecuador: Ambato, Cuenca and Guayaquil. Ecuador also owns the Galapagos Islands, which lie approximately 1,000 kilometers from Ecuador. The most famous islands of the Galapagos Islands are: Isabela, Santa Cruz, San Cristobal, and Fernandina.
Travel and holidays to Ecuador
Ecuador is known for its Inca ruins, the Amazon, the Andes and the many (active) volcanoes. You'll find around the active volcanoes several hot springs that are very popular among tourists. There are several National Parks in Ecuador. Furthermore, it is a land of poverty and the many small and large traditional markets. The Galapagos Islands are ideal for diving and snorkeling. You will find huge schools of hammerhead sharks, Galapagos sharks, whale sharks, sea turtles, sea lions, marine iguanas, dolphins and countless tropical fish.
Official Name: Republic of Ecuador
Continent: South America
Surface: 283 561 km²
Capital: Quito
Population: 15.22368 million inhabitants (2011)
Form of government: Republic
Highest point: 6267 m (Chimborazo)
Distance (Amsterdam - Quito): 9579 km
Flight time: approximately 14 hours and 30 minutes
Travel advice
Status: Non-essential travel advises against certain areas in Ecuador.
More information on this advice can be found at national government.
Best time
June, July, August and September are the best months to travel to Ecuador. This avoids the lengthy rainy season and you daarmaast the best chance for pleasant temperatures.
Travel offer
On our trip selection page provides a list of reliable companies that offer complete travel and holidays to Ecuador. It also contains an overview of separate travel components (car rental, hotels and airline tickets) that you can put together your ideal trip.
Weather and Climate
Ecuador has several climate zones. In the higher elevations, temperatures between 5 and 20 degrees. In the lowlands, temperatures around 30 degrees. On the Galapagos Islands, temperatures between 20 and 30 degrees.
The current weather (forecast) and a forecast for Ecuador please visit our comprehensive weather page.
Detailed information about the climate of Ecuador please visit Climate Info.
Language
Spanish is the official language in Ecuador.
Want free translate to or from Spanish? Use the Google translator.
Travel documents
You must have a passport valid for at least 6 months upon arrival in Ecuador.
A visa is not necessary if you stay in Ecuador less than 90 days.
Embassies and consulates
Below is a list of relevant diplomatic representations with, inter alia, address and contact information.
Dutch Embassy in Peru (also Ecuador): peru.nlambassade.org.
Dutch consulates in Ecuador: peru.nlambassade.org.
Embassy of Ecuador in Spain (also Netherlands): rijksoverheid.nl.
Consulates of Ecuador in the Netherlands: rijksoverheid.nl.
Immunization (vaccination)
To retrieve a visit to Ecuador is the recommended one or more vaccinations.
For extensive vaccination advice and making a vaccination appointment with your area, please contact Meditel travel vaccinations. You can also see if your health insurance will cover the vaccination (s).
Malaria
In Ecuador (excl Quito and Guayaquil) is malaria.
For prevention and control of malaria, please visit our main malaria page.
Money
Ecuador is paid with US dollars (USD).
The current status of this currency (currency, currency) can be found on our exchange rate page.
An overview of all ATMs in Ecuador can be found on our ATMs page.
US dollars can easily order through Travelex, without commission fees.
Time Difference
During our summer time it is in Ecuador 7 hours earlier.
During our winter time it is in Ecuador 6 hours earlier.
Local time, date, and time zone of Ecuador, visit our difference page.
Traffic and route
In Ecuador you must drive on the right side of the road.
With the Google route planner can provide directions to or within Ecuador.
Hotel In United States
You can reserve a hotel room at a cheaper price with a variety of room options to suit your taste. Please select a hotel reservation online through our website below:
Booking.com
Electricity
In Ecuador you will need an adapter. In addition you will need a converter in some cases.
More information about current plugs and sockets in Ecuador can be found on our electricity page.
Emergency services
Should you in case of emergency need the help of police, fire and / or ambulance, you can use emergency numbers below.
- Police: 911 or 101
- Fire: 911 or 102
- Ambulance: 911
Tap water
It is not recommended to drink water from the tap.
If you are not able to buy bottled water, boil than water for 5 minutes. After cooling the water to have, you can use the safe for drinking and things like brushing teeth, lens cleaning and washing of vegetables and / or fruit.
News and newspapers
The latest news related to Ecuador can be found on Google news.
A summary of the newspapers from Ecuador available at Abyznewslinks.
Internet
Websites from Ecuador ending in .ec.
Official website of Ecuador: ecuador.travel.
Telephone
The country code (country code) to call someone in Ecuador is 00593 or +593.
Want to call from Ecuador to Netherlands use 0031 or +31.
(If you use a country code, you must omit the first 0 of the number to dial.)
Phone numbers can be found in the Directory of Ecuador.
Company information can be found in the Yellow Pages of Ecuador.
Photos and videos
On Flickr, you will find a nice collection of photos from Ecuador.
On Youtube you will find a nice collection of videos of Ecuador.
Holidays
An overview of all holidays in Ecuador, visit Beleven.org.
Travel guides and maps
Are you looking for a guide, map, hiking, cycling map, book or DVD about Ecuador? When travel bookstore Hobo you will find an extensive collection.
Reviews and travel experiences
Weather report and TripAdvisor reviews you can find ratings of accommodations (eg. Hotels and rentals), restaurants and destinations in Ecuador, plus photos, videos and sites.
Travelogues
Are you looking for a travel (travelogue) about Ecuador?
On Waarbenjij.nu you will find travel reviews and experiences of travelers who visited Ecuador earlier.
Protected areas and World Heritage
An overview of the protected areas (among others national parks, reserves and wildlife parks) in Ecuador can be found on Protected Planet.
An overview of the World Heritage in Ecuador can be found on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Relevant legislation
Below are the relevant laws and regulations, you probably will have to know during your visit to Ecuador.
- Alcohol: Buying and / or drinks from 18 years.
- Alcohol and traffic: Maximum permitted blood alcohol level is 0.7.
- Tobacco: Buying and / or smoking from 18 years.
- No smoking In public places.
- Homosexuality: Allowed
Did you know ...
... Ecuador is named after the equator, which runs through the country?
... There have more than 30 kinds of bananas are found in Ecuador?
... Ecuador has several active volcanoes?
... More than 45% of the population lives below the poverty line?
... Ecuador was inhabited by the Incas from the 15th century?
Ecuador is known for its Inca ruins, the Amazon, the Andes and the many (active) volcanoes. You'll find around the active volcanoes several hot springs that are very popular among tourists. There are several National Parks in Ecuador. Furthermore, it is a land of poverty and the many small and large traditional markets. The Galapagos Islands are ideal for diving and snorkeling. You will find huge schools of hammerhead sharks, Galapagos sharks, whale sharks, sea turtles, sea lions, marine iguanas, dolphins and countless tropical fish.
Official Name: Republic of Ecuador
Continent: South America
Surface: 283 561 km²
Capital: Quito
Population: 15.22368 million inhabitants (2011)
Form of government: Republic
Highest point: 6267 m (Chimborazo)
Distance (Amsterdam - Quito): 9579 km
Flight time: approximately 14 hours and 30 minutes
Travel advice
Status: Non-essential travel advises against certain areas in Ecuador.
More information on this advice can be found at national government.
Best time
June, July, August and September are the best months to travel to Ecuador. This avoids the lengthy rainy season and you daarmaast the best chance for pleasant temperatures.
Travel offer
On our trip selection page provides a list of reliable companies that offer complete travel and holidays to Ecuador. It also contains an overview of separate travel components (car rental, hotels and airline tickets) that you can put together your ideal trip.
Weather and Climate
Ecuador has several climate zones. In the higher elevations, temperatures between 5 and 20 degrees. In the lowlands, temperatures around 30 degrees. On the Galapagos Islands, temperatures between 20 and 30 degrees.
The current weather (forecast) and a forecast for Ecuador please visit our comprehensive weather page.
Detailed information about the climate of Ecuador please visit Climate Info.
Language
Spanish is the official language in Ecuador.
Want free translate to or from Spanish? Use the Google translator.
Travel documents
You must have a passport valid for at least 6 months upon arrival in Ecuador.
A visa is not necessary if you stay in Ecuador less than 90 days.
Embassies and consulates
Below is a list of relevant diplomatic representations with, inter alia, address and contact information.
Dutch Embassy in Peru (also Ecuador): peru.nlambassade.org.
Dutch consulates in Ecuador: peru.nlambassade.org.
Embassy of Ecuador in Spain (also Netherlands): rijksoverheid.nl.
Consulates of Ecuador in the Netherlands: rijksoverheid.nl.
Immunization (vaccination)
To retrieve a visit to Ecuador is the recommended one or more vaccinations.
For extensive vaccination advice and making a vaccination appointment with your area, please contact Meditel travel vaccinations. You can also see if your health insurance will cover the vaccination (s).
Malaria
In Ecuador (excl Quito and Guayaquil) is malaria.
For prevention and control of malaria, please visit our main malaria page.
Money
Ecuador is paid with US dollars (USD).
The current status of this currency (currency, currency) can be found on our exchange rate page.
An overview of all ATMs in Ecuador can be found on our ATMs page.
US dollars can easily order through Travelex, without commission fees.
Time Difference
During our summer time it is in Ecuador 7 hours earlier.
During our winter time it is in Ecuador 6 hours earlier.
Local time, date, and time zone of Ecuador, visit our difference page.
Traffic and route
In Ecuador you must drive on the right side of the road.
With the Google route planner can provide directions to or within Ecuador.
Hotel In United States
You can reserve a hotel room at a cheaper price with a variety of room options to suit your taste. Please select a hotel reservation online through our website below:
Booking.com
Electricity
In Ecuador you will need an adapter. In addition you will need a converter in some cases.
More information about current plugs and sockets in Ecuador can be found on our electricity page.
Emergency services
Should you in case of emergency need the help of police, fire and / or ambulance, you can use emergency numbers below.
- Police: 911 or 101
- Fire: 911 or 102
- Ambulance: 911
Tap water
It is not recommended to drink water from the tap.
If you are not able to buy bottled water, boil than water for 5 minutes. After cooling the water to have, you can use the safe for drinking and things like brushing teeth, lens cleaning and washing of vegetables and / or fruit.
News and newspapers
The latest news related to Ecuador can be found on Google news.
A summary of the newspapers from Ecuador available at Abyznewslinks.
Internet
Websites from Ecuador ending in .ec.
Official website of Ecuador: ecuador.travel.
Telephone
The country code (country code) to call someone in Ecuador is 00593 or +593.
Want to call from Ecuador to Netherlands use 0031 or +31.
(If you use a country code, you must omit the first 0 of the number to dial.)
Phone numbers can be found in the Directory of Ecuador.
Company information can be found in the Yellow Pages of Ecuador.
Photos and videos
On Flickr, you will find a nice collection of photos from Ecuador.
On Youtube you will find a nice collection of videos of Ecuador.
Holidays
An overview of all holidays in Ecuador, visit Beleven.org.
Travel guides and maps
Are you looking for a guide, map, hiking, cycling map, book or DVD about Ecuador? When travel bookstore Hobo you will find an extensive collection.
Reviews and travel experiences
Weather report and TripAdvisor reviews you can find ratings of accommodations (eg. Hotels and rentals), restaurants and destinations in Ecuador, plus photos, videos and sites.
Travelogues
Are you looking for a travel (travelogue) about Ecuador?
On Waarbenjij.nu you will find travel reviews and experiences of travelers who visited Ecuador earlier.
Protected areas and World Heritage
An overview of the protected areas (among others national parks, reserves and wildlife parks) in Ecuador can be found on Protected Planet.
An overview of the World Heritage in Ecuador can be found on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Relevant legislation
Below are the relevant laws and regulations, you probably will have to know during your visit to Ecuador.
- Alcohol: Buying and / or drinks from 18 years.
- Alcohol and traffic: Maximum permitted blood alcohol level is 0.7.
- Tobacco: Buying and / or smoking from 18 years.
- No smoking In public places.
- Homosexuality: Allowed
Did you know ...
... Ecuador is named after the equator, which runs through the country?
... There have more than 30 kinds of bananas are found in Ecuador?
... Ecuador has several active volcanoes?
... More than 45% of the population lives below the poverty line?
... Ecuador was inhabited by the Incas from the 15th century?
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