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<text id=93CT1679>
<title>
Ecuador--Travel
</title>
<history>
Compact ALMANAC--CIA Factbook
South America
Ecuador
</history>
<article>
<source>CIA World Factbook</source>
<hdr>
Travel
</hdr>
<body>
<p> Clothing and climate: Temperatures vary with altitude, not
season. Spring- and fall-weight clothing is useful all year in
the Sierra, while summer-weight clothes are necessary in the
Costa and Oriente. Rainwear is necessary during the rainy season
in Quito and Guayaquil (roughly November-March).
</p>
<p> Immigration and customs: A valid Ecuadorean visa is required
to enter the country; however, visas can be obtained from
immigration authorities upon arrival in Ecuador. Tourist visas
are valid for up to 90 days per calendar year. Those wishing to
study or work in Ecuador should request visas from the nearest
Ecuadorean Consulate or the Ecuadorean Embassy in Washington,
DC. Individuals bearing official or diplomatic passports must
obtain visas from the Ecuadorean Embassy.
</p>
<p> Health: Inoculations against typhoid, polio, tetanus, and
hepatitis are recommended throughout the country. In addition,
malaria suppressant and yellow fever inoculation are recommended
in the lowlands. Travelers must take precautions against
contaminated food and water to guard against amoebas and
parasites. Tapwater is not potable in all areas. The high
altitude of the Sierra may cause problems, especially for older
people and those with heart problems. Precautions must be taken
also against sunburn.
</p>
<p> Telecommunications: Domestic telephone and telegraph service
is available between major cities in Ecuador. Long-distance
telephone service, cables, and telex are available. Ecuador is
in the eastern standard time zone.
</p>
<p> Transportation: Flights are available from the United States
to Quito and Guayaquil. Domestic airlines serve most large and
medium-sized cities in Ecuador. Intercity railroad passenger
service is limited, but intercity buses and taxis are plentiful.
In the major cities, buses and taxis are plentiful and
reasonably priced.
</p>
<p> Tourist attractions: Quito Contains a wealth of Spanish
colonial art and architecture, and the Central Bank Museum in
Quito has an excellent collection of pre-Colombian artifacts.
Many towns in the Sierra have colorful Indian markets.
Ecucador's Oriente also offers the opportunity to see tropical
rain forests and Indian life. Climbers may be interested in the
mountains, many of which rise above 4,200 m. (14,000 ft.). The
Galapagos Islands offer a variety of unusual flora and fauna in a
protected setting.
</p>
<p> National holidays: Jan.1, May 1, May 24, July 24, July 25
(Guayaquil only), Aug. 10 (National Day), Oct. 9, Oct. 12, Nov.
2, Nov. 3, Dec. 6 (Quito only), and Dec. 25.
</p>
<p>Source: U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Public Affairs,
October 1986.
</p>
</body>
</article>
</text>