Ecuador
Ecuador has an exciting culture, varying landscapes, and beautiful nature. On your trip you can hike through the Amazon rainforest, volcanic mountains, or Quilotoa Crater. Spend time exploring the capital city of Quito by trying different food and walking around the city. Take a cruise in the Galapagos and see many endemic animals and unique islands.
Quick Guide
Language
Spanish
English is not widely spoken so it is important to at least know basic Spanish to get around
BEST TIME TO GO
The weather in Ecuador largely varies depending on the location and the elevation. The weather in Quito is consistently cool because of the high elevation. The Amazon gets more rain December-May. In the Galapagos December- May are the warmest months and the waves are calmer.
Accomodation
Hotel / Guesthouse: The best site for hotels in Ecuador is booking.com. Typically the cheaper hotels are small boutique hotels.
Hostel: You can find many cheap hostels throughout Ecuador. Look for hostels on booking.com or hostelworld.
Transportation
Bus: If you can speak basic Spanish, it is easy to get around Ecuador by bus. Big cities have main bus terminals with many destination options. The extensive bus network in Ecuador is also very cheap, so it is a great option to get around. Note that travel times typically take longer than expected since there can be many stops along the way. Check the times and routes at your hotel to get the most accurate and updates times.
Private Transfer: If you dont feel comfortable navigating the public bus system in Ecuador, you can book a private transfer to many cities in Ecuador with Bookaway.
Airplane: The main airlines that fly within Ecuador are Latam, Avianca, and TAME. One way flights are about $44 between major cities like Quito and Guayaquil. Flights to the Galapagos are more expensive, about $200-300 roundtrip.
Currency
USD – View Conversion Rates
Voltage / Outlet Type
120V / 60 Hz, Plug type A, B
(Same as the United States)
Words to Know
Hi= Hola
Bye= Adios
Thank you= Gracias
Good morning= Buenos días
Good night= Buenos noches
Beer = Cerveza
Wine = Vino
Bathroom= Baño
Stay connected
Purchase an eSIM on Airalo to get connected the second you land in Ecuador.
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