Ecuador Travel Planning & Travel Tips

Americans living in or visiting Ecuador are encouraged to register at the U.S. Embassy obtain updated information on travel and security within Ecuador.

U.S. Embassy in Ecuador 
E12-170 Avigiras Ave. and Eloy Alfaro Ave.
Quito, Ecuador
Phone: 593-2-398-5000
Outside of Ecuador: 011-593-2-398-5000

U.S. Consulate Guayaquil
Santa Anna St. and San Jose Eduardo Rodriguez Bonin Ave.
San Eduardo Sector
Guayaquil
Phone: 593-4-371-7000

Climate:

Ecuador has a series of microclimates that vary greatly by location. Lowland areas both along the coast, and in the Amazon region are hot year-round. While the Amazon region consistently stays humid and wet all year, the coast has a humid rainy season from December until May. Many of Ecuador's larger cities, including the capital city Quito are found in the highlands. Here temperatures are much cooler and there is a subtropical climate. Quito boasts a near constant annual temperature, with average highs in the mid-60s° F, and lows in the upper 40s° F. A dry season also occurs from June through September. Offshore, the Galapagos Islands, which lie in the Pacific Ocean, have a consistently dry climate and a steady average temperature in the upper 70s° F.

Calling Internationally:

To call Ecuador from the United States, dial the international prefix, 011; then Ecuador’s country code, 593; and then the one digit area code, then dial the actual phone number.

Electricity:

Electricity in Ecuador is 120 or 127 Volts, alternating at 60 cycles per second. If you travel to Ecuador with a device that does not accept 120 or 127 Volts at 60 Hertz, you will need a voltage converter. Outlets in Ecuador generally accept a flat blade plug or two parallel flat pins with ground pin. If your plug has a different shape, you may need a plug adapter..

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