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ABOUT ECUADOR
Ecuador is a tropical country located in Andes Highlands in South America. With only 272.045 Km2 is one of the most diverse countries on Earth, due to the variety of ecosystems that present in its 4 natural regions: Coast, Highlands, Amazon Rainforest, and Galapagos. Being on the equator, the country does not have marked seasons, which allows for year-round outdoor activities, such as: adventure sports, ecotourism, cultural and social tourism, etc.
In only one day, you can enjoy a warm and fresh weather of the east jungles; then travel to the eastern rivers to the amazing volcanoes and mountains in the Andes and later, retreat to the western foothills; at the end you can go to the beautiful beaches where you can enjoy ocean air, exuberating palms, and the beautiful Ecuadorian sunset.
Capital: Quito
Population: 13,755,680 estimate
Languages: Spanish, Quichua
Currency: US Dollar
Local time: (UTC-5, -6)
Lowest point: Pacific Ocean 0 m / 0 ft.
Highest Point: Chimborazo 6310 m / 20.702 ft.
Highest Mountains:
Chimborazo 6.310 m
Cotopaxi 5.897 m
Cayambe 5.790 m
Antisana 5.758 m
Tungurahua 5.023 m
Climate:
Coast: warm and humid all year round
Highlands: becoming cooler at higher elevations.
Amazon Rainforest: warm and humid all year round
Galapagos: June to November cold and December to May warm
Electric currency: 110 V / 60 Hertz
Taxes: Sales Tax: 12%
International Airport Tax: USD 43,90
Entrance requirements:
Valid passport of at least 6 more months on the day of entrance.
No Visa is required for a maximum stay of 90 days.
No vaccinations are required either except the Yellow fever vaccine is required for the Amazon jungle.
Entrance fees: Galapagos National Park USD 100 + 10, (Children USD 50)
Natural Areas usually cost USD 10.
