Embargo Dates 2022/2023

Coming to Quito this year – here are the latest embargo dates. Please double check with your carrier as this list was current as of today (08/6/22), but things change frequently.  ALWAYS check with your carrier. Restrictions (COVID19) on travel based on the country here https://www.iatatravelcentre.com/world.php Bring Back Travel – check destination information before you plan Bring Back Travel Quito… Read More

Embargo dates 2021/2022

Coming to Quito this year – here are the latest embargo dates. Please double check with your carrier as this list was current as of today (08/27/20), but things change frequently.  ALWAYS check with your carrier. Restrictions (COVID19) on travel based on country here https://www.iatatravelcentre.com/world.php Bring Back Travel – check destination information before you plan Bring Back Travel Quito Airport… Read More

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United joins American, Delta, Alaska in banning emotional support animals

CHICAGO – United Airlines is joining other major U.S. carriers in no longer allowing emotional support animals to fly free. United said Friday that starting Monday, it will no longer let passengers book travel for companion animals. For people who book before the deadline, free travel for companions will end Feb. 28. After that, United said, only trained service dogs can fly… Read More

Ecuador in Pictures: 15 Beautiful Places to Photograph

This beautiful South American country of Ecuador has a great deal to offer those who enjoy a little adventure with their travel. Sandwiched by the Pacific Ocean to the west and the larger countries of Colombia and Peru to the east and south respectively, this nation of 16 million people features everything from well-preserved colonial architecture to trekking adventures in… Read More

17 Top rated beaches in Ecuador

The coast of Ecuador is dotted with beaches that make even the most well-traveled visitor swoon. For such a small country, the offerings are many. From sleepy, working class beach towns like Muisine to the bustling coastal resort area of Salinas, visitors will enjoy the beautiful climate, surf, sand, and a host of amenities. The influence of multiple cultures in… Read More

Embargo dates 2020/2021

Coming to Quito this year – here are the latest embargo dates. Please double check with your carrier as this list was current as of today (08/27/20), but things change frequently.  ALWAYS check with your carrier. Restrictions (COVID19) on travel based on country here https://www.iatatravelcentre.com/world.php AeroMexico – no published information https://aeromexico.com/en-us/travel-information/baggage/?site=us Air Canada – no published information https://www.aircanada.com/us/en/aco/home/plan/baggage/checked.html American Airlines… Read More

Traveling via Plane – what can I bring?

Today, Agrocalidad clarified an earlier prohibition on travelers bringing certain agricultural and livestock products into Ecuador. It now says hams and pasteurized dairy products that do not exceed 10 kilos may enter Ecuador if they have a Zoosanitary Export Certificate of the country of origin. Also, items are exempted from obtaining the Sanitary Import Permit or the Sanitary Import Document… Read More

How to renew your cedula

Special thanks for this information from Casa Luna Cotacachi RENEWAL OF YOUR CEDULA as a foreigner, DONE BY YOURSELF = ALL EASY !!! Just did the renovation of my cedula by myself: Fantastic experience !! If someone is interested, here the step by step „manual“: 1. To get the most important paper, the „Orden de Cedulación“ you make an online… Read More