Links: Ecuador Travel Information
These resources provide a wealth of background information on the country of Ecuador and links to discount airfare, weather and travel medicine information.
- Conservation Organizations Working in Ecuador
- Photographers for Environmental Advocacy
- Resources for Nature Photographers
Ecuador Visa Information
Only citizens of specific countries are currently required to secure a 12-X visa for a short-term visit to Ecuador. U.S. Citizens need only a passport which will be valid for six months at the time of travel. This site provides a link to the list of countries whose citizens must submit the 12.X. visa for stays of 90 days or less.
Airfare to Ecuador
Contact America’s Travel Agency in San Francisco, California. They have consistently provided great fares to Ecuador. You’ll get great rates on American Airlines as well. Flights may have one connection in either Costa Rica or Panama, depending on the ticket.
U.S. State Department – Ecuador Travel Information
The U.S. State Department Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs maintains this updated website organized nicely with demographic data, historical/governmental overview, economy and U.S. – Ecuador relations information. There are several links for the U.S. and Ecuador governments as well as travel advice and business information.
CIA World Factbook: Ecuador
The U.S. Central Intelligence Agency maintains a comprehensive set of geographic and demographic data on Ecuador and every country in the world.
Travel Insurance
Travel insurance will protect you in the event of flight cancellation, lost luggage, even loss of work that leads to a change in travel plans. Good plans will also provide international emergency evacuation coverage. This is a link to one company offering a range of plans.
U.S. Library of Congress Country Studies: Ecuador
This website describes the political, social, economic and institutiional makeup of Ecuador. The focus is on the origin of the Ecuadorian people and their values, beliefs and attitudes toward each other, their society and their government.
Center for Disease Control
Health Information for Travelers to Countries in Tropical South America, including links to travel medicine clinics throughout the United States.
Weather Online (UK)
Four and eight day forecasts for Tiputini, Ecuador. This community is named for one of the principal rivers of Amazonian Ecuador which flows through the Yasuní National Park. Temperatures can be changed from Fahrenheit to Celsius.
Pure Ecuador
This is a nice flash animation produced by Ecuador’s Ministry of Tourism, featuring the four major regions of Amazon, Andes, Coasta and Galapagos Islands.