Very diverse terrain and things to do and see w/Amazon, Quito, capital rich in history, is 8,000+ feet elevation, Guayaquil on the southern coast/beaches and the Galapagos Islands - Galapagos islands and Amazon river basin are two of the truly amazing eco-systems in the world - Add to that the Andes mountain range and you have great geological diversity - The Galapagos can be a separate trip by itself - Also see Galapagos Islands -
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- - Fly Taca Airline - Latin America Discount Airline -
- - Airfares- Lto/from Ecuador Discounted -
- - Car Rentals Locally -
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Related Information Specific to Ecuador:
-- Hiking -- Diving -- Camping -- Cycling -- Hostels - Shopping -

- Galapagos Travel Info -- Ecuador Travel Agents/Tour Operators -

Related Destinations:
-- Brazil -- Argentina -- Peru -- Chile -
- South America/Every Country -- Central America/Every Country -
- Caribbean/All Islands -
 

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The order of information on this web page:
1. Currency - Credit Card/ATM Locations - Cities/Regions - Transportation - Telephone Use - Long Distance To/From Ecuador - Time - Weather - Climate - Maps -
2. General Information - List of Ecuador Web Sites - Huge Amounts of Information -

1. Currency - Credit Card/ATM Locations - Cities/Regions - Transportation - Telephone Use - Long Distance To/From Ecuador - Time - Weather - Climate - Maps -

Currency:

164 Currencies Converted in 4 languages - http://www.oanda.com/convert/classic - by far the most complete Currency site after reviewing 11 currency sites. Check it out and you'll be pleased as it converts both ways(your currency to another - another currency to yours) with just a click -

Credit Card/ATM Locations:

-- American Express -
----- http://www6.americanexpress.com/shared/scripts/tsoserve.asp?travel - Offices Worldwide -
-- Visa -
----- http://www.visa.com/atms/ - or -  http://www.visa.com/globalgateway/gg_selectcountrys.html - Worldwide Locations -
-- Master Card - http://www.mastercard.com/cardholderservices/atm/ - ATM’s  Worldwide Locations -
-- Diners Card - http://www.dinersclub.com/traveler.cfm - Worldwide Offices -
 

Cities/Regions:

-- Ecuador/Galapagos Travel Vacations/Packages -

Regions:
-- http://www.ecuadorexplorer.com/ - Regions and Cities -
-- http://www.ecuador-travel-guide.org/regions/- Galápagos - Coast - Andes - Rainforest - Coast Cultures - Jungle Cultures - Andes Cultures -
-- http://www.thebestofecuador.com/- Coastline - Andes - Amazon - Galapagos -

Quito:
-- http://www.inquito.com/ -  Quito Overview - Local Info - Info Center - Long Stay - Boards - Events Calendar - In Quito Community - Contact Us - About the city - Sights - Bookstores - Clubs & Courses - Markets - Museums/Galleries - Shopping Centers - Books online - Travel Agencies - Accommodation - Spanish Schools - Restaurants - Internet Cafes - Bars - Cafés - Salsa Schools - Gay Guide - Information center - Visas/Consular affairs - List of Embassies - List of Consulates - Medical Services - Newspapers - Cinemas - Banks - Weather in Quito - Airport - Staying Longer - Volunteer work - Apartments/Flats - Paid work - Trainees and Internships -
-- http://www.quito-hotels.com/- Map - Where to Stay -City of San Francisco de Quito - Culture Of Quito -What to Visit - Ecuadorian Tour Operator - Ecuador Pictures - Contact us - Best-Links -Search -
-- Todays's News - http://www.quito.com/ -
-- http://www.ecuador-travel-guide.org/regions/GenQuito.htm -  A Little History - Parks in Quito - Services in Quito - Education - Quito's Nightlife -
-- Quito Map:
----- http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/world_cities/quito.jpg -
----- http://www.ecuador-paginaamarilla.com/turinf/mapquito.htm -
----- http://www.quito-hotels.com/ -

Guayaquil:
-- Today's News in Guayaquil - http://www.guayaquil.com/ -

Galapagos:
-- Darwin Foundation - http://www.darwinfoundation.org/ - On Land - In the Community - Under the Sea - News - Publications - Site Map - Online Store - Volunteering - Job Openings - Visiting Scientist -
-- Galapagos Conservancy - http://www.galapagos.org/ - About Us - Travel - Conservation - Store - Photos - Schools - News - About Us - Partners - Directors - Links - Employment - Contact Us -
-- http://www.galapagosonline.com/ - Packages - Natural History - Island Information - Galapagos Cruises - Explore Ecuador - Pre Departure - Specials -
-- http://www.discovergalapagos.com/ -  Galapagos Cruises and Tours - SCUBA Diving Cruises - Reservations -- PRE-TRIP PLANNING = Frequently Asked Questions, Galapagos Map, A Brief Introduction, What to Bring, Travel Insurance, Hotels in Quito & Guayaquil, Family -
-- http://www.saexplorers.org/galinks.htm - Recommended Reading - Web Links -
-- Catamaran - http://www.galapagos-islands.com/- same =  http://www.galapagosdirectoperator.com/ - About - Description - History - Animals - Weather - Rates -
-- http://www.galapagos-islands.net/ - Map - General Information - Charles Darwin Research Station - Santiago - Santa Cruz - Floreana - San Cristobal - Española - Genovesa - Santa Fe - Isabela - Fernandina - Other Islands - Recomended - Links - Ecuadorian Tour Operator - Galapagos Pictures - Contact Us - Search -
-- http://www.galapagos-travel.com/ - Galapagos Islands - Galapagos Islands Information - Ways to Get Into - Galapagos Climate - Health Isuues - What to Bring to Galapagos - Things to Do in Galapagos - Charles Darwin Research Station - Recommended Reading - Tour Operator - Galapagos Islands Pictures - Contact Us - Best Links - Search -
-- http://www.galapagos-tours.com/ - Islands - Yachts - Tours - Bookings -
-- http://www.galapagoscharters.com/ - Yachts and boats - Galapagos Tours Information - FAQ about the islands - Introduction to the islands - Galapagos hotels - Flights to the islands - Galapagos diving - Cruise Specials - Why Galapagos? - Why charter? - Galapagos calendar -
-- http://www.ecuadortoursonline.com/galapagos/islands.htm - Galapagos Islands
Islands descriptions and list of best sites -
-- International Galapagos Tour Operators Association - http://igtoa.org/ - Site Map - Job Postings - Links -
-- http://www.traveltoecuador.com/ - The enchanted islands of Galapagos dazzle many visitors with its rare species of fauna and flora, and its unique landscapes, which display moments to be cherished forever.
-- Imax Theater / Galapagos - http://www.imax.com/galapagos/ -
-- http://pubs.nsta.org/galapagos/ -   Explore Galápagos Guide to see, hear, and learn about the island wildlife, landscape, and even about the undersea submersible used by scientists in the film to explore the Galápagos waters -
-- http://www.ecuador.org/travel.html -
-- Photos - http://www.go2ecuador.com/clima.php3 -

Amazon Ecuador/Rainforest/Jungle:
-- http://www.ecuadortoursonline.com/rainforest/ - Experiencing your first sunrise in the Ecuadorian rainforest, your ears and imagination will be overwhelmed by the morning crescendo of the delightful orchestra of the jungle -
-- Amazon Interactive - http://www.eduweb.com/amazon.html - Where is the Amazon? - How Rainy is the Rainforest? - Who Lives There? - Making a Living - Conservation and Coffee -
-- http://www.traveltoecuador.com/ -  Many people are unaware of the richness that the Ecuadorian Amazon jungle-rainforest secretly guards. The rainforest is without a doubt nature's greatest achievement and its great expanse contains more than 20% of the earth's vascular plant species. Within it's density some of Ecuador's native tribes are found, while others are merely recalled though ancient legends that narrate vibrantly the mysticism of the Amazon Rainforest -
-- http://www.discoveramazonia.com/ - Cuyabeno Jungle Trek - Kapawi Lodge - La Selva Lodge - Napo Wildlife Center - Manatee Amazon Cruise - Sacha Lodge - Yachana Lodge - Yuturi Lodge -
-- http://www.galapagos-tours.com/html/jungle.html - The Ecuadorian Amazon is an exotic paradise teeming with life; almost half of the planet's 8,500 bird species, more than 1,200 butterflies, and thousands of reptiles and mammals thrive amidst a primordial setting of black-water lagoons, winding creeks, and towering trees. Travelers often find the rainforest's abundance and variety of flora and fauna overwhelming -

Transportation:

- - Fly Taca Airline - Latin America Discount Airline -
- - Car Rentals -
 

Air/Car/Ground/Ship/River:
-- Quito - http://www.ecuador-travel-guide.org/regions/GenQuito.htm - Scroll Down to Transportation / Taxi -Busses - El Trole - Renting a Car - Flying -
-- Air To Galapagos - http://www.galapagoscharters.com/flights.htm -

Airlines: Domestic/Foreign -
-- http://www.ecuador-travel-guide.org/services/Airlines.htm -

Ecuador Airlines:
-- Tame Airlines - http://www.tame.com.ec/ - Domestic & International Flights -

Buses:
-- http://www.travelsinparadise.com/ecuador/ecuador_locals.html - Scroll Down to = Transportation via Bus in Ecuador -
-- http://www.travelsinparadise.com/ecuador/ecuador_rainforest_1.html - Transportation to the Rainforest from Quito, Ecuador via Bus -
-- http://www.travelsinparadise.com/ecuador/ - Scroll Down Near Page Bottom for Bus Info -

Telephone Use - Long Distance To/From Ecuador -

Country Code = 593 -
Quito = 2 -
Guayaquil = 4 -

Telephone Use:
-- Dialing from Ecuador:
----- ATT - http://traveler.network.att.com/traveler/ - get the ATT access number to dial FROM Ecuador - http://www.att.com/traveler/global/ -
----- MCI WorldCom - http://www.mci.com/customer_service/index.jsp -

Telephone Codes:
-- http://kropla.com/dialcode.htm -
-- http://www.construction-site.com/int_dial.htm -
-- Country Dialing Codes - http://dial-a-code.com/ -

Long Distance To/From Ecuador:
-- http://www.embassyworld.com/directories/global_telephone.html - Select the Country You'll Be Calling From - Select the Country Calling To - This Site will give you the dialing numbers -
-- http://www.escapeartist.com/global/telephone.htm - Select the Country You'll Be Calling From - Select the Country Calling To - This Site will give you the dialing numbers -

International Dialing Instructions - From A Specific Country To A Specific Country
http://www.aglobalworld.com/cgi-local/codes.pl - and From/To some Countries - w/instructions on how to dial the numbers -  Explains the Whys/Dos of International Dialing and has 2 pull-down's - One for the Country FROM which you want to Dial - 2nd pull-down is for the Country you want to dial TO - the site then gives you the dialing instructions from that Country pairs -

Time:
Ecuador/Quito Same time as New York
Ecuador/Quito 1 hour ahead of Galapagos
London 5 hours ahead of Ecuador/Quito

Time in Ecuador:
-- http://www.worldtimeserver.com/country.asp-
-- http://www.timeticker.com/ - Lists Current Time and All Countries in that Time Zone -
-- http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/-
-- http://www.timezoneconverter.com/cgi-bin/zonehelp.tzc -

World Time Zone Map - http://www.travel.com.hk/region/timezone.htm -

World Time/Sunrise/Sunset - http://www.worldtime.com/ - World globe showing current world daylight and night darkness -

Weather:

-- http://www.latinworld.com/sur/ecuador/information/ - Scroll down page -
-- http://www.customweather.com/ - 3 Day Forecast for Morning - Afternoon - Evening - Overnight -
-- http://www.weather.com/ - Enter City in Box for City - 3 Day and 10 Day Forecast -
-- http://www.usatoday.com/weather/basemaps/wworld1.htm - Temperatures/Five-day forecasts - Precipitation forecast map -
-- http://www1.accuweather.com/- Click on World Forecast - Choose country - then choice of many many cities -

Climate:

-- http://www.go2ecuador.com/clima.php3 - 4 Regions/Galapagos -
-- http://www.ecuadordiscover.com/info/weather.htm -
-- http://www.ecuador.org/geninfo.html - Scroll down -
-- http://www.worldclimate.com/climate/index.htm -
-- Galapagos - http://www.galapagosdirectoperator.com/html/climate.htm -

Maps:

-- http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/ecuador.html -
-- http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/americas/ecuador_rel91.jpg -
-- http://www.ecuadordiscover.com/maps.htm-
-- http://www.terraquest.com/galapagos/atlas/cont/cont.htm -
-- Quito Maps:
----- http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/world_cities/quito.jpg -
----- http://www.ecuador-paginaamarilla.com/turinf/mapquito.htm -
----- http://www.quito-hotels.com/ -
-- Galapagos Islands - http://www.terraquest.com/galapagos/atlas/fintro.html - 5 Islands Maps -
-- http://www.ecuadorexplorer.com/html/map_center.html - 5 Cities/Galapagos -
-- National Parks Maps - http://www.explored.com.ec/ecuador/guia/mapa.htm -
-- http://www.ecuador.com/travel/maps02.html - Plus 2 Cities -

-- http://www.omnimap.com/ - Can Order Maps -
-- http://www.calle.com/world/ - Maps of 1,000 towns and cities in Ecuador -
 

2. General Information - List of Ecuador Web Sites - Huge Amounts of Information -

-- http://www.exploringecuador.com/ - You need to know - Hotels & Lodging - Activities & Tours - City Guides - Routes - Transportation - Tour Operators -  Shopping - Entertainment - Embassies / Visas - Regions Guide - Ecuador Regions - Coast & Beaches - Ecuador Highland - Amazon Rainforest - Galapagos Islands - Ecuador Information - Megadiversity - Ecuador Map Center - Ecuadorian Culture - Ecuadorian Music - Ecuador Articles - Ecuador Museum - Government -
-- http://www.ecuadorexplorer.com/ - Tours / Activities - Hotels - Regions / Cities - Travel Info - Maps -
-- U Volunteer - http://www.uvolunteer.org/ - This information was Posted on Add Your Site Page - uVolunteer Latin America - Bolvia - Costa Rica - Ecuador - uVolunteer is an international organisation which arranges volunteer placements for individuals and groups wanting to contribute to the development of rural and urban communities in Latin America -
-- http://www.thebestofecuador.com/ - Travel Services - Shopping - Commerce - Emergencies - Hotels/Lodges - Fun/Adventure - Ecuador Information - People - Regions - Major Links - Main Cities - Events - Tour Operators - Travel - Airlines - Car Rental - Spanish Schools - Business Links - Artisan Markets - Shopping Malls - Shopping Online - Medical - Adventure Sports - Restaurants - Bars/Discos -
-- http://www.explored.com.ec/ - - Translate - Translate- Some pages in english -
-- http://www.go2ecuador.com/ - We would like to invite you on a photographical journey through Ecuador in all seasons - 365 days a year -
-- http://www.ecuadordiscover.com/ - Yachts and boats - Ecuador Tours - Information - Galapagos Map - FAQ about the Islands - Introduction to the Islands - Hotels - Flights to the Islands - Galapagos Diving - Cruise Specials - Testimonials
-- http://www.ecuaworld.com/ -
-- Yuturi Lodge - http://www.yuturilodge.com/ - This information was Posted on Add Your Site Page -
-- Hotel Cafe Cultura - http://www.cafecultura.com/- This information was Posted on Add Your Site Page - Hotel Cafe Cultura in Quito, Ecuador - Hotel - Cultura Desk - Our Staff - Reservation - Contact Us - Photos - Press/Guest Books - Credits/Links - Job -
Email = info@cafecultura.com -
-- http://www.travelsinparadise.com/ecuador/ - Geography - The People - Climate - Money - Quito Ecuador Airport - Calling and Telephones in Ecuador - Food in Ecuador - Crafts and Souvenirs - Finding the Locals' Favorite Places - Hanging with the Locals in Ecuador - Transportation via Bus - Housing - A Backyard Party in Quito, Ecuador -
-- http://www.lanic.utexas.edu/la/ecuador/ - Arts & Culture - Business & Economy - Development - Education - Environment - General Resources - Government - Health - Human Rights - Indigenous Peoples - International Organizations - Magazines - News - Political Parties & Elections - Portals, Search Sites - Radio & Television - Spanish Language Programs - Sports - Travel & Tourism -
-- Ecuador Yellow Pages - http://www.ecuador-paginaamarilla.com/ -
-- http://www.ecuaventura.com/ - In Spanish -
-- http://www.traveltoecuador.com/ - The Galapagos Islands · Ecuador's Amazon Rainforest · The Coast · The Andes · Best Links · Contact Us · Search · Tour Operator · Ecuador-Pictures · Ecuador-Travel-Guide ·
-- South American Explorers - http://www.saexplorers.org/mapsearch.htm - SAE Ecuador Services - Clubhouse in Quito - Country Rep(s) - Trip Planning / Advice - SAE Bulletin Boards - Member Trip Reports - Ecuador Info Sheets - Information Packets - Books - Maps - Volunteer Database - Discounts for Members - Traveler's FAQ - Travel Advisories - Entry Requirements - Arriving in Quito - Currency / Money - Communications - Climbing in Ecuador - General Medical Info - Weather Forecast - News Services - Top Destinations - Things to do -
-- World Heritage Sites:
----- http://www.unesco.org/whc/heritage.htm - City of Quito (1978) - Galápagos Islands (1978, 2001) - Sangay National Park (1983) - Historic Centre of Santa Ana de los Ríos de Cuenca (1999) -
----- http://www.thesalmons.org/lynn/world.heritage.html - Following properties have been approved by the World Heritage Committee to be included on UNESCO's World Heritage List. The list currently contains 830 different properties -
-- http://www.toppsa.com/ - Cruises - Tours - Hotels - Specials - About Us - Contact Us - Chat With Our Staff - Privacy - NewsStand - Galapagos Overview - Travel Tips - Wallpapers -
-- Galasam Galapagos Yacht Cruises - http://www.galasam.com.ec/ - Premium Class - First Class - Economic Class - Promotions - FAQ -
-- Surtrek Tour Operator - http://www.surtrek.org/ - Ecuador Tours - Galapagos Cruises - Incentives - Special Tours - Surtrek Tour Operator - Travel Info - Photo Gallery - Contact Us - FAQ - Ecuador News - Site Map -
-- http://www.ecuadortoursonline.com/ - Galapagos Tours - Rainforest Tours - Land Tours - Adventure Tours - Hotels - Other Lodging - Land Transportation - Group Tours - Ecuador Pictures - Travel Guide - About Us - F A Q - Contact Us -
-- http://www.ecuadortours.org - Tour - Galapagos Islands Travel - Abogados - Amazon Rainforest - Diving Tours - Tours Flights - Adventure Travel Ecuador - Cruises Tours - Galapagos Islands Ecuador - Cotopaxi -
-- http://www.ecuador.com/ -  Ecuador - About - Travel Ecuador - Culture - Business - Community - News - Privacy - Terms of Use - Sitemap - Blog Index - Directory - Contact Us -
-- http://www.ecuador-travel-guide.org/ - General Info - Natural - Regions - Things to Do - Art / Culture - Safety / Health - Services - Map Center - Links -
-- http://www.bacan.com/ - Good Site - In Spanish -
-- http://www.escapeartist.com/ecuador/ecuador.htm - About Moving to Ecuador - Articles on Living / Investing in Ecuador - Art / Culture - Latin America  Search Engines - Education - Ecuador Embassies / Consulates - Maps - Media - Real Estate Links - Galapagos - Hospitals - Banks -
-- Ecuador Maps - http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/ecuador.html- 3 Ecuador Maps - 1 Guayaquil Map - 1 Quito Map - 1 Regional Map -
-- Montanita Ecuador - http://www.montanitabeach.com/ - Hostels - Bar - Restaurant - Montanita - Tourism - This information was Posted on Add Your Site Page -
-- DreamKapture Inn/Travel Agency-
 

Ecuador travel and tourism guides plus Quito adventure information listed on this page will enable you to choose the best things for you to have the most fun while on you holiday visit here - The country is on the pacific coast in south america -

Very diverse terrain and things to do and see w/Amazon, Quito, capital rich in history, is 8,000+ feet elevation, Guayaquil on the southern coast/beaches and the Galapagos Islands - Galapagos islands and Amazon river basin are two of the truly amazing eco-systems in the world - Add to that the Andes mountain range and you have great geological diversity - The Galapagos can be a separate trip by itself - Also see Galapagos Islands -