This small country boasts four highly varied ecosystems for travelers to explore: the sandy beaches of the Pacific coast, the snowcapped mountains of the Andes, the tropical rainforest of the Amazon and the natural wealth of the Galapagos Islands. Volcanoes, waterfalls, Amazon rainforest, colorful markets, friendly locals, preserved traditions and UNESCO World Heritage cities, Ecuador might be small, but it has it all!
Language: Spanish
Calling code: +593
Electricity:
Currency: US dollars
Time zone: Mainland: GMT – 5 / Galapagos : GMT – 6
International airports: Quito, Guayaquil
Direct flights to Quito Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO):
Direct flights to Guayaquil José Joaquin de Olmedo International Airport (GYE):
Recommended vaccines:
No vaccines are compulsory to enter Ecuador. However, we do recommend you to ask your doctor in advance (3 months) for medical advice on the following vaccinations.
Galapagos requirements:
You will need to show proof of medical insurance coverage for the duration of your stay to enter the Galapagos Islands. If your insurance bought outside the Galapagos Islands doesn’t meet all the insurance requirements, you might need to buy additional coverage at Quito or Guayaquil airports.
Upon arrival at Baltra or San Cristobal airport, you will have to pay for:
Entry/exit requirements:
General formalities:
You may be asked about your reason for travel and to provide evidence of a return or onward flight/bus ticket when you arrive.
If you enter Ecuador by land from Colombia or Peru, you are required to register with the Ecuadorian immigration office at the border. You must provide your passport and indicate where you are going and how long you intend to remain in Ecuador. Ensure you receive an entry stamp in your passport. Failure to do so may cause significant problems when trying to exit the country.
Passport: Valid passport for at least 6 months beyond the date you expect to leave Ecuador.
Tourist visa: Not requested for stays of 90 days or less in a 365-day period.
Passport: Valid passport for at least 6 months beyond the date you expect to leave Ecuador.
Tourist visa: Not requested for stays of 90 days or less in a 365-day period.
If you are travelling to Ecuador through the United States of America, including Honolulu, you'll need to meet US entry/transit requirements, even if transiting.
Passport: Valid passport for at least 6 months from the date you intend to return to Australia.
Tourist visa: Not requested for stays of 90 days or less in a 365-day period.
Passport: Valid passport for at least 6 months from the date of entry in Ecuador.
Tourist visa: Not requested for stays of 90 days or less in a 365-day period.