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

VPN

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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

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

Quito Airport News

#QuitoPort #Arrivals #Departures #National #International RECOMMENDATIONS We ask passengers to take into account the recommendations to take their flight in the most efficient and safe way: • Check in online to avoid processes and save time in the terminal. • Arrive at the airport four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic flights. • Avoid wearing… Read More

Quito Bus Night Tour

Fridays & Saturdays only Visit Quito’s Historical Center, from 5 meters high aboard the Official Quito Tour Bus to enjoy a panoramic view of the illuminated city, with a One-Hour stop at the traditional street La Ronda. During this time you can explore the narrow streets, home of painters, poets, writers and bohemians; and have a taste of the famous… Read More

Embargo Dates 2019 through January 2020

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 (3/6/19), but things change frequently.  ALWAYS check with your carrier. 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 –  November 15, 2018 – January 13, 2019 (no fall… Read More

Quito – Banos

This just in from Quito Expats Hi everyone… just letting you know of a shuttle service with Go4Shuttle that is now running between Quito and Baños. Cost is $15 per perso, Monday to Saturday. It leaves Quito at 6.30am from the New town and 7am Old Town. It leaves Baños at 3pm. Reservations are required so make sure to contact… Read More

Transport from Quito ….

This from Expats in Quito – It’s finally here; for those interested to go to Cuenca, Loja, or Guayaquil, but can’t stand those inter-provincial buses with their eternally locked-bathrooms and especially, the lousy films you’re forced to hear whether you want to see them or not: EcuVanTur and Christland Service now offer clean “busetas” that depart daily, not from Quitumbe… Read More