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Ecuador information
โน๏ธย General Information about Ecuador
About Ecuador
Ecuador uses 120V, 60Hz with sockets and plugs Type A and Type B.
The languages that are typically spoken are Spanish
Ecuador uses the United States dollar (symbol: $), code USD.Banknotes come in denominations of 100, 50, 20, 10, 5, 2 and 1 dollars. Dollar is subdivided into 100 cents. Coins come in denominations of 1 dollar and 50, 25, 10, 5 and 1 cents.
Automatic teller machines are common in Ecuador. You can usually find them in both large & small cities.You do not need a chip & PIN card to use an ATM โ your standard magnetic card will work fine.
Internet speed in Ecuador is on average 4.4 Mbps. WiFi coverage in Ecuador is low. It is not as easy to find one.
You can buy a SIM card for about $21.28, which includes 1 GB of data plan. You can choose from 3 telecoms: CNT, Claro or Movistar. Ecuador uses GSM mobile networks GSM 850. If you don't want to buy SIM card in Ecuador upon arrival, make sure to check the roaming charges with your telecom provider before your departure so there are no surprises when you return home.
To call Ecuador, dial +, then 593 (the country code for Ecuador), then the area code (without the initial 0) and the local number. For local calls within Ecuador, start with the area code (with the initial 0). In the case above area code is 2 .
In Ecuador you drive on the right side. Most cars have manual transmission (stick). Unless otherwise posted, the speed limits for cars and motorcycles are as follows: 50 km/h (31 mph) in all built-up areas, 60-100 km/h (37-62 mph) on undivided highways, 60-100 km/h (37-62 mph) on motorways and 60-100 km/h (37-62 mph) on expressways.
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๐ย What time is it in Ecuador?
04:47:12
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๐ย Do I need visa for Ecuador?
For American travelers a visa is not required for Ecuador
๐ค๏ธย How is the weather in Ecuador?
Temperatures in Ecuador (centigrade)
Rainfalls in Ecuador
๐ย What regulations are in Ecuador?
Health information
Import and export information
Export regulations
All items on prohibited to import list.
Animals are subject to certain export restrictions. For further information, please visitExport and Import of Pets.
There are no restrictions on the export of currency, however amounts exceeding US$10,000 must be declared.
Import regulations
Tobacco:400 cigarettes;
Tobacco:25 cigars; and
Tobacco:1 pound of tobacco.
Alcohol:There are no restrictions on the import of currency, however amounts exceeding US$10,000 must be declared.
Currency:There are no restrictions on the import of currency, however amounts exceeding US$10,000 must be declared.
Other items:300mL perfume per person, and 600mL perfume per family group.
Other items:Personal goods such as clothing, jewellery, toiletries, books, sporting equipment, electronics, and toys.
Other items:Medications should be accompanied by a prescription.
Other items:Gifts and personal effects up to a value of US$1999.
Any media featuring child pornography.
Illegal narcotic drugs.
Counterfeit medical devices.
Counterfeit and pirated goods.
Chemical waste and hazardous substances.
Travellers may bring a maximum of 2 live pets into Ecuador. Pets should be accompanied by an animal health certificate from their country of origin, and will require an animal sanitary permit upon arrival. For further information, please visitExport and Import of Pets.
Endangered animals, plants, and their derivative products protected under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) may require protected species permits.
Plants and plant products require a phytosanitary certificate and a permit. For further information, please visitGeneral Coordination of Plant Protection.
Processed food must be properly sealed in non-commercial quantities, and may be subject to restriction by Agrocalidad.
Firearms, ammunition, and explosives require a permit.
Health regulations
Zika outbreaks have been reported in Ecuador. Because of the risk of birth defects in babies born to women who were infected with Zika while pregnant, women who are pregnant should not travel to Ecuador. For further information on this recommendation, please visitย the CDCZika Virus in Ecuador.
Chikungunya cases have been reported in Ecuador. For further information, please visit the CDCย Chikungunya Advice.
Dengue cases have been reported in Ecuador. For further information, please visit the CDCDengue Advice.
Chagas disease (American Trypanosomiasis) is spread by the faeces of insects found in Ecuador. For further information, please visit the CDCChagas Disease Advice.