Ecuador

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Ecuador lies on the equator, but still offers a wide variety of climate depending on the area you are in. There are four distinct areas: The Galápagos Islands, the La Costa (Pacific Coastal), the Oriente (eastern rainforests) and the Sierra (mountains).
Ecuador has two main seasons: the rainy season from December through to May and the dry season from June to November.
Ecuador Weather🡕

There are two standard time zones in Ecuador:
• ECT (Mainland Ecuador Time) UTC -5
• GALT (Galapagos Time) UTC -6

Dial 911 (Emergency) - Major cities only
Dial 101 (Police)
Dial 102 (Fire)
Dial 131 (Ambulance)
Dial 104 (Directory Assistance)

Driving: Right side of the road
Electricity: Plug Type A & B, 120V, 60 Hz

EC +593 IDC (International Dialing Code)
To make a phone call within the country: dial the area code, followed by the seven-digit number.
Internet cafes are common in the bigger towns and often offer VOIP calls which can be the simplest way for travellers to keep in contact. Pre-paid mobile phones are also available to buy.

USD $ American Dollar, 100 cents per dollar

Foreign Embassies and Consulates in Ecuador🡕