Visa 
 
There is no visa requirement for most tourists entering Ecuador. Passing immigration you get a stamp in your passport telling the days you may stay in the country. 90 days is the maximum period allowed. So if you intend to stay that long make sure that is what you get.



Communications

Long distance phone calls can be made from the many phone centers found throughout the major cities. Some cellular phones work in the country, others not. Ask your home provider if service is available in Ecuador. There many internet cafes found throughout the country, even in smaller towns you will find them. One hour of surfing the world wide web costs around $1.



Cash or Credit cards

You will have problems in paying your entire visit just with credit cards. Take enough cash and / or traveler's checks with you ..... for more info



Mailing postcards

to USA cost $0.95 and to Europe $1.05  and arrive in a week. It is hard to buy stamps and almost impossible to find mail boxes. You have to use the post office to send them and you might as well use the one at Mitad del Mundo where you get the famous Middle of the World stamp.



Vaccinations

There are no vaccinations requirements for Ecuador but if you plan to visit the tropical coast or Amazon you might get some ........ for more info


Personal Security

Be on the outlook of pickpockets and keep always an eye on your things, avoid some regions at all
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Inland  Travel

There are long distance busses taking you to all major towns of Ecuador. From the larger centers you find then smaller busses getting you to the remoter areas of the country. Cost is around $1.- for one hour ride. All larger cities have a central bus station called Terminal Terrestes. Air services are available to most major cities and tourist places.