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Inside Background
Health & Safety 
While Ecuador is considered one of the safest countries in the Andean region...
Last edited: 17 July 2006
History 
Quito's history is a long one. During the pre-Columbian era, the contemporary...
Last edited: 02 September 2006
Tourist Board Info 
 Official Quito Travel Site Quito was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in...
Last edited: 15 October 2008
Weather & When to Go 
Quito surprises with its climate. Visitors arrive in beach wear expecting...
Last edited: 20 October 2007
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Inside Transportation
Arriving & Departing 
Quito's high elevation and Andean setting make getting to it easiest by plane...
Last edited: 06 July 2006
Getting Around 
Quito lies at the foot of a volcano in the high Andes, so don't expect flat...
Last edited: 15 October 2008
Taxis & Rental Cars 
Depending on your speed, budget, and navigational sense, taxis and rental cars...
Last edited: 09 July 2006
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Inside Things to Do
Events & Festivals 
A deeply Roman Catholic country, Ecuador's many festivals are centered around...
Last edited: 18 July 2006
Nightlife 
Quito has plenty of bars and clubs to choose from, even if some say the scene...
Last edited: 10 November 2009
The Performing Arts 
Quito's entertainment doesn't just stop at its bars and clubs (or at its parks...
Last edited: 18 July 2006
Shopping 
Quito shopping is a cultural experience in itself--a feast for the eyes, the...
Last edited: 28 April 2008
Volunteer in the Cloud Forest 
Volunteer at the Reserva Biologica Los Cedros Three hours northwest of Quito...
Last edited: 31 March 2009
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Inside Dining Scene
Cheap Eats 
Great inexpensive restaurant near Hotel Radisson & Swisshotel. "Antojeria...
Last edited: 26 December 2007
C'est La Vie 
C'est La Vie Restaurant and Bar Great little place. They have really excellent...
Last edited: 05 November 2009
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Inside Ecuador: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
Since the fast-inflating sucre was replaced by the US Dollar in the year 2000...
Last edited: 05 December 2006
Tipping & Etiquette 
Kissing: no need to kiss strangers, but in social settings a single kiss on the...
Last edited: 15 June 2006
Airport Tax 
Airport tax for departing Ecuador is currently $40.80 per person as of July...
Last edited: 30 July 2008
Costs  
In planning trip costs for travel to Ecuador, it is important to remember that...
Last edited: 19 February 2009
Driving in Ecuador 
If you would like to go to Ecuador , it is a good idea to travel by car because...
Last edited: 13 January 2009
Food and Drink 
Drinks Jugo natural – freshly squeezed juice.   Unbeatable.   Unusual varieties...
Last edited: 23 May 2007
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