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Ecuador Travel Planning & Travel Tips: Embassy Contact Information: U.S. citizens living in or visiting Ecuador are encouraged to register at the Consular Section of either the U.S. Embassy in Quito or the U.S. Consulate General in Guayaquil and obtain updated information on travel and security in Ecuador. Travelers or prospective residents in Guayaquil's consular district may register on-line, which also has an e-mail service to the Consulate General. The Consular Section in Quito is open for citizen services, including registration, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday, excluding U.S. and Ecuadorian holidays. The Consular Section in Guayaquil is open for those services from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon, Tuesday through Friday, excluding U.S. and Ecuadorian holidays. The U.S. Embassy in Quito is located at the corner of Avenida 12 de Octubre and Avenida Patria (across from the Casa de la Cultura); telephone (011-593-2) 256-2890, extension 4510, during business hours (8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.) or 256-1749 for after-hours emergencies; fax (011-593-2) 256-1524; website. The Consulate General in Guayaquil is located at the corner of 9 de Octubre and Garcia Moreno (near the Hotel Oro Verde); telephone (011-593-4) 232-3570 during business hours (8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.) or 232-1152 for after-hours emergencies; fax (011-593-4) 232-0904. Consular services for U.S. citizens in the Galapagos Islands are provided by the Consulate General in Guayaquil. Climate: There is really no ideal time to go if you're planning to see more than one area of Ecuador, because the climate varies according to region. The rainy season is October-April in the Sierra (with April the wettest month) and January-April on the coast. The coastal rainy season coincides with the warmest water currents for swimming, surfing or (in the Galapagos) snorkeling, and these are the most popular months on the coast. The June-September dry season is the most popular in the highlands: This coincides with the wettest months in the Oriente, when roads may be washed out. Temperatures are determined more by altitude than by the calendar, so you should pack accordingly. The Oriente and Quito remain constant year-round: Quito is always moderate (lows in the mid 40s F/7 C, highs in the low 70s F/22 C), and the Amazon is always hot and humid. Lightweight clothing can be worn year-round in the Oriente and Costa, and sweaters and medium-weight jackets are always needed in the Sierra. Whenever you visit, it's a good idea to take a sweater for the cool mornings and evenings. Layers and a waterproof/breathable jacket are a very good idea if you will be hiking in the mountains-temperatures can vary greatly and storms can blow up unexpectedly. Calling Internationally: Most high-end hotels in Quito, Guayaquil, and Cuenca have international direct dial and long-distance service as well as in-house fax transmission. But these calls tend to be quite expensive, especially since hotels often levy a surcharge, even if you're calling a toll-free access number. Internet cafes throughout the country are now hooked up to a Net2Phone, which allows you to make international calls via the Internet. On average, it costs about 25˘ a minute to call the United States, Canada, and Europe. The system is still in its infant stages, and the calls are hardly crystal clear. But overall, it's the best way to keep in touch with people at home. You can find this service in most every city in Ecuador. To make local calls from a public phone, you need a phone card, which you can buy at any kiosk on the street. With the $6 BellSouth phone card, you can call the United States and talk for about 5 minutes. Electricity: The majority of outlets in Ecuador are 110/120V AC (60 Hz). Travel Insurance for Ecuador Trips: You should consider the benefits of travel insurance as part of your Ecuador travel planning. Most travelers look for travel tips that discuss the importance of travel insurance and travel insurance through AIG Travel Guard can provide important coverage for your trip. Whether you're taking a family vacation or business trip, AIG Travel Guard has a plan for your Ecuador trip. These plans may include valuable medical expense coverage, trip interruption, medical emergency assistance and treatment services and more. And with AIG Travel Guard's 24-hour assistance line, your coverage can act as a travel guide should your plans change.* For more than 20 years, AIG Travel Guard's plans have covered millions of travelers throughout the world. We're America's leading provider of travel insurance plans and assistance programs and we're here to help you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Coverage provided through AIG Travel Guard is easy to buy and with our 24-hour emergency travel services it's even easier to use. *Non-insurance services provided by AIG Travel Assist. |
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