Ecuador

Health & vaccines

• Yellow fever vaccination is recommended for some areas: ask a travel clinic. A certificate may be required if you arrive from a country at risk.
• See a travel clinic 4 to 6 weeks before you leave: some vaccines are often recommended.
• Don't drink tap water: drink bottled or filtered water, and avoid ice of unknown origin.
• Dengue is present: use mosquito repellent, day and night.
• Quito is at 2,850 m: take it easy the first days.
• Travel insurance is strongly recommended.

These rules change and depend on your situation: always check with the official sources and your embassy before you leave. GoZzzy gives general information and cannot be held responsible.