1.
It is safe to drink water directly from the tap in Ecuador? |
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No, you shouldn't
drink tap water without first boiling it or, in remote
areas, using an appropriate filter or treating it with
iodine. In Ecuador, it is always better to drink bottled
water when possible. Locals often drink tap water but
they have built up a resistance the bacteria that make
most travelers sick.
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2.
Can I take a flight from my country
directly to the Galapagos ? |
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No, all flights
to the Galapagos originate in Quito or Guayaquil. Therefore,
all international visitors must first fly to one of these
two cities before departing for the Galapagos. According
to the airline TAME, the high season is considerate from
October 31 - May 1 and from June 14 to September 15, and
the low season is from May 1 - June 14; and from September
15 to October 31.
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3.
Do I need a Visa to visit Ecuador as a tourisit ? |
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No, tourists
from the United States, Europe, and most other countries
need only a passport which is valid upon arrival and will
still be valid 6 months from his/her arrival date in Ecuador.
There are a few exceptions to this rule, so check with
the Ecuadorian consulate in your country.
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4.
What other expenditures should I consider when calculating
the costs of my trip to Ecuador and the Galapagos ? |
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| 5. What should I bring
with me for a cruise in the Islands ? |
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- Cotton pants
- Shorts
- T-shirts
- A windbreaker or light sweater
for the evenings
- Hat
- Lots of sunscreen
- Hiking boots/shoes
- Sneakers
- Tevas/sandals with security
straps
- Sunglasses (with strap)
- An extra pair of prescription
glasses (if needed)
- Small water bottle
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- Small backpack (for your camera,
film, etc)
- Plastic bag to keep your camera
or photographic equipment dry
- Camera and/or video equipment
and plenty of film
- Snorkeling gear (not essential)*
- Duffel bag with a lock
- Medications (anything you
might be using while your cruise)
- Motion sickness medication
(if you are prone to sea sickness)
- Books to read while on the
yacht
- Binocular
- Insect repellent
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| 6. What should I bring
with me on a tour to the Ecuadorian Amazon? |
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- Raincoat or poncho
- Light clothes as well as long
sleeve shirts
- Sunglasses
- Hat
- Insect repellent
- Binoculars
- Flash light
- Camera and/or video equipment
and plenty of film
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- Medications (anything you
might be using while your cruise)
- Sunscreen
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Tevas/sandals with security
straps
- Bathing suit
- Small backpack for day trips
and hikes
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7.
What should I bring with me on
a tour to the Ecuadorian highlands? |
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- Medium weight clothing
- Warm jacket
- Wind breaker
- Blue jeans
- Hat
- Camera and/or video equipment
and plenty of film
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- Medications (anything you
might be using while your cruise)
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Raincoat or poncho
- Backpack
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