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pratiques :<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]\n<div>Most foreign tourists entering Ecuador do not need a visa for a stay of less than 90 days. However, check with the Ecuadorian Consulate in your country to confirm this.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]\n<div>\n<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"23\"><strong>Recommended vaccines:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"25\" data-end=\"69\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Yellow Fever, Typhoid, Tetanus, Hepatitis A.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]\n<div>\n<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"9\"><strong>Amazon:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"11\" data-end=\"328\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Ask your doctor about malaria prevention treatment if you plan to travel to the regions of <strong data-start=\"102\" data-end=\"110\">Coca<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"115\" data-end=\"129\">Lago Agrio<\/strong> (Huaorani Reserve, Yasun\u00ed National Park, Cuyabeno Reserve).<br data-start=\"189\" data-end=\"192\" \/>For areas near the Andes mountains (<strong data-start=\"228\" data-end=\"236\">Tena<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"241\" data-end=\"255\">Misahuall\u00ed<\/strong>), mosquito repellent spray and long-sleeved clothing will be sufficient.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]\n<div>\n<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"39\"><strong>Acclimatization and Altitude Sickness<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"41\" data-end=\"241\">Our itineraries are designed for a gradual ascent to higher altitudes. However, arrival in Ecuador usually takes place in <strong data-start=\"163\" data-end=\"172\">Quito<\/strong>, which sits at an altitude of <strong data-start=\"203\" data-end=\"219\">2,800 meters<\/strong> (about 9,200 feet).<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"243\" data-end=\"392\">If you believe you may be prone to altitude sickness or have any heart problems, consult your doctor. A preventive treatment (Diamox) is available.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"394\" data-end=\"495\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Please inform us as well \u2014 we can also arrange for your tour to start from the city of <strong data-start=\"481\" data-end=\"494\">Guayaquil<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]\n<div>\n<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"17\"><strong>Transportation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"19\" data-end=\"171\">No matter your destination, you will easily find a means of transportation. Each city has a main bus terminal that gathers the numerous bus companies.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"173\" data-end=\"361\">Comfortable buses connect the major cities; you can estimate travel time by calculating an average speed of <strong data-start=\"281\" data-end=\"307\">50 km\/h (about 30 mph)<\/strong>, as the roads are not always in the best condition.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"363\" data-end=\"658\">Small, rustic buses connect villages and neighborhoods. To reach a place not served by buses, it is possible to rent a <strong data-start=\"482\" data-end=\"512\">pickup truck with a driver<\/strong>, a <strong data-start=\"516\" data-end=\"535\">car for the day<\/strong> (apply for an international driving permit in France), take a <strong data-start=\"598\" data-end=\"606\">taxi<\/strong>, or hire a <strong data-start=\"618\" data-end=\"643\">minibus with a driver<\/strong> for the day.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"660\" data-end=\"727\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Between certain cities, it is also possible to travel by <strong data-start=\"717\" data-end=\"726\">plane<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_empty_space][vc_btn title=&#8221;Ecuador&#8221; style=&#8221;3d&#8221; color=&#8221;success&#8221; size=&#8221;sm&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; button_block=&#8221;true&#8221; link=&#8221;url:%2Fgb%2Fequateur%2F|title:Ecuador&#8221;][vc_btn title=&#8221;Climate&#8221; style=&#8221;3d&#8221; color=&#8221;success&#8221; size=&#8221;sm&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; button_block=&#8221;true&#8221; link=&#8221;url:%2Fgb%2Fclimat%2F|title:Climate&#8221;][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_tta_accordion color=&#8221;green&#8221; active_section=&#8221;1&#8243;][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;March\u00e9s les plus importants&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1576062640470-06ee4f54-f16b&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<div><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.equateur-voyages.com\/imgfr\/images\/Zumbahua_2.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-cke-saved-src=\"\/imgfr\/images\/Zumbahua_2.jpg\" \/><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]\n<div>\n<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"17\"><em><strong>Tuesday Markets<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"19\" data-end=\"35\"><strong data-start=\"19\" data-end=\"33\">Latacunga:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"37\" data-end=\"119\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Many agricultural products can be found at the market in the streets of Latacunga.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]\n<div>\n<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"19\"><em><strong>Wednesday Markets<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"21\" data-end=\"118\">Traditional indigenous market on the main square of <strong data-start=\"73\" data-end=\"83\">Pujil\u00ed<\/strong>, south of Quito, near Latacunga.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"120\" data-end=\"313\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">A market is also held every Wednesday in <strong data-start=\"161\" data-end=\"172\">Otavalo<\/strong>, two hours north of the capital. Both markets also take place on weekends and are larger \u2014 <strong data-start=\"264\" data-end=\"287\">Saturday in Otavalo<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"292\" data-end=\"312\">Sunday in Pujil\u00ed<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]\n<div>\n<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"18\"><em><strong>Thursday Markets<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"20\" data-end=\"168\">Indigenous market in <strong data-start=\"41\" data-end=\"54\">Saquisil\u00ed<\/strong>, about 1.5 hours by car south of Quito. The animal market ends around 10 a.m. and is quite an impressive sight.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"170\" data-end=\"221\">Tourist market on <strong data-start=\"188\" data-end=\"204\">Plaza Rotary<\/strong> in <strong data-start=\"208\" data-end=\"218\">Cuenca<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"223\" data-end=\"295\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Traditional market on the main square of <strong data-start=\"264\" data-end=\"275\">Guamote<\/strong>, south of Riobamba.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]\n<div>\n<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"18\"><em><strong>Saturday Markets<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"20\" data-end=\"97\">The <strong data-start=\"24\" data-end=\"42\">Otavalo Market<\/strong>, one of the most important markets in Latin America.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"99\" data-end=\"348\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"><strong data-start=\"99\" data-end=\"111\">Zumbahua<\/strong>, located two hours west of Latacunga and the Pan-American Highway in the Andes, is a very interesting and traditional market. Indigenous people come down from the mountains with pack llamas to sell and buy various products for the week.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]\n<div>\n<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"16\"><em><strong>Sunday Markets<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"18\" data-end=\"79\">Traditional market in <strong data-start=\"40\" data-end=\"50\">Pujil\u00ed<\/strong> (10 km west of Latacunga).<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"81\" data-end=\"121\">Market in <strong data-start=\"91\" data-end=\"102\">Peguche<\/strong>, north of Quito.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"123\" data-end=\"207\">Traditional market of the <strong data-start=\"149\" data-end=\"161\">Saraguro<\/strong> mountain people, one hour by car from Loja.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"209\" data-end=\"270\">Market in <strong data-start=\"219\" data-end=\"231\">Salasaca<\/strong>, on the main road south of Riobamba.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"272\" data-end=\"384\">Indigenous market in <strong data-start=\"293\" data-end=\"302\">Colta<\/strong>, 20 km south of Riobamba, held in the streets of <strong data-start=\"352\" data-end=\"365\">Cajabamba<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"370\" data-end=\"381\">Sicalpa<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"386\" data-end=\"721\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"><strong data-start=\"386\" data-end=\"401\">Alaus\u00ed Fair<\/strong>, where you can witness the great social and ethnic diversity of the Chimborazo Province. You can see Andean Indigenous people wearing colorful ponchos and sheepskins to protect their legs from the cold, as well as people from the <strong data-start=\"632\" data-end=\"644\">Montubio<\/strong> culture (from the coast) dressed in short-sleeved shirts and light trousers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Calendar of Festivals and Traditions&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1576062640556-7c4b64d5-21e8&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<div><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.equateur-voyages.com\/imgfr\/images\/Fete_Fritada_1.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-cke-saved-src=\"\/imgfr\/images\/Fete_Fritada_1.jpg\" \/><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]\n<div>\n<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"20\"><em><strong>Ni\u00f1o King of Kings<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"22\" data-end=\"132\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Every year, on January 6, in different cities across the country, the Day of the Three Wise Men is celebrated.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]\n<div><em><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\"><u><strong>Fiesta de la Chonta<\/strong><\/u><\/span><\/em><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><strong>February 12<\/strong><br data-start=\"11\" data-end=\"14\" \/>The Chonta Festival is a Shuar tradition that has spread to other provinces of the Amazon. The harvest of the chonta palm fruits begins in February and can extend until April, the period during which this special celebration takes place. Women prepare chicha de chonta through a meticulous process in which they select, peel, cook, and chew the fruits.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]\n<div><em><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\"><u><strong>Carnaval<\/strong><\/u><\/span><\/em><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>In Ecuador, the most representative carnivals are those of Guaranda and the \u201cFestival of Flowers and Fruits\u201d in Ambato.<br data-start=\"119\" data-end=\"122\" \/>The origin of the Ecuadorian Carnival is linked to the Indigenous celebration marking the end of the solar year.<br data-start=\"234\" data-end=\"237\" \/>There are also Carnival celebrations in other Andean cities such as Quito, Machachi, Riobamba, Loja, and in the province of Azuay, as well as in the Amazonian cities of Puyo and Macas.<br data-start=\"421\" data-end=\"424\" \/>The Festival of Flowers and Fruits is a celebration held every February 17 in the province of Tungurahua (Ambato), 40 days before Holy Week. This festival is considered one of the most beautiful celebrations in the country.<\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]\n<div><em><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\"><u><strong>Inti Raymi<\/strong><\/u><\/span><\/em><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>In the Andean region, during the week of June 24, the traditional Festival of the Sun, or <strong data-start=\"90\" data-end=\"104\">Inti Raymi<\/strong>, is celebrated.<br data-start=\"120\" data-end=\"123\" \/>In the Andes, this festival is part of the agricultural calendar and celebrates the summer solstice \u2014 a time of harvest and thanksgiving to the Earth for the food provided.<br data-start=\"295\" data-end=\"298\" \/>With the establishment of the Spanish colony, the festival was overshadowed by Catholic celebrations such as <strong data-start=\"407\" data-end=\"425\">Corpus Christi<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"430\" data-end=\"448\">St. John\u2019s Day<\/strong>, leading to a fusion of the two traditions.<\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]\n<div><em><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\"><u><strong>Fiesta del Yamor<\/strong><\/u><\/span><\/em><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>The <strong data-start=\"4\" data-end=\"22\">Yamor Festival<\/strong> is celebrated in Otavalo from <strong data-start=\"53\" data-end=\"73\">September 1 to 8<\/strong>.<br data-start=\"74\" data-end=\"77\" \/>This celebration originates from two traditions: an agricultural ritual of thanksgiving for the harvest of seven varieties of corn used to make <strong data-start=\"221\" data-end=\"240\">chicha de yamor<\/strong>, and the commemoration of the <strong data-start=\"271\" data-end=\"295\">Virgin of Monserrate<\/strong>.<br data-start=\"296\" data-end=\"299\" \/>The celebration includes various activities such as music and dances, and it is experienced differently in urban and rural areas.<\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]\n<div><\/div>\n<div><em><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\"><u><strong>Mama Negra<\/strong><\/u><\/span><\/em><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>In the city of <strong data-start=\"15\" data-end=\"28\">Latacunga<\/strong>, the <strong data-start=\"34\" data-end=\"48\">Mama Negra<\/strong> festival is celebrated.<br data-start=\"72\" data-end=\"75\" \/>It takes place between <strong data-start=\"98\" data-end=\"121\">September 23 and 28<\/strong> in honor of the <strong data-start=\"138\" data-end=\"164\">Virgin of Las Mercedes<\/strong>, who is said to have appeared after the eruption of the <strong data-start=\"221\" data-end=\"241\">Cotopaxi volcano<\/strong> in 1742. The celebration is an expression of gratitude to the Virgin of Las Mercedes for her protection.<br data-start=\"346\" data-end=\"349\" \/>During the procession, several characters take part, dressed in colorful costumes.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"38\"><em><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"19\">Day of the Dead<\/strong><\/em><br data-start=\"19\" data-end=\"22\" \/><strong data-start=\"22\" data-end=\"36\">November 2<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"40\" data-end=\"469\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">In Ecuador, this day is very important and is accompanied by a feast that often takes place in cemeteries near the graves of the deceased. <strong data-start=\"179\" data-end=\"196\">Colada morada<\/strong> \u2014 a traditional drink made with black corn flour and fruits such as naranjilla, babaco, pineapple, blackberries, and strawberries \u2014 is always at the center of the celebration!<br data-start=\"372\" data-end=\"375\" \/>The day before, the graves are cleaned and painted, and ritual offerings are placed upon them.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]\n<div><em><strong>Month of December: Christmas and New Year\u2019s Eve<\/strong><\/em><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]\n<div>\n<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"112\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"24\">Christmas in Ecuador<\/strong> is a family and religious celebration \u2014 it is the most important holiday of the year.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"114\" data-end=\"253\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">As Ecuador is a very Catholic country, numerous nativity scenes are set up, and prayers are held every night starting from <strong data-start=\"237\" data-end=\"252\">December 16<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]\n<div><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"21\" data-is-only-node=\"\">El Paseo del Ni\u00f1o<\/strong> brings together more than <strong data-start=\"48\" data-end=\"65\">50,000 people<\/strong> in the center of Cuenca. It is the most important religious celebration of the year in Cuenca. Thousands of devotees take part in a pilgrimage following the figure of the <strong data-start=\"237\" data-end=\"259\" data-is-last-node=\"\">\u201cTraveling Child.\u201d<\/strong><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]\n<div>\n<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"30\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"28\">The Day of the Innocents<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"32\" data-end=\"305\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">This popular festival is celebrated from <strong data-start=\"73\" data-end=\"101\">December 28 to January 6<\/strong>. For Christians, the Day of the Innocents originates from the massacre of all children under two years old born in Bethlehem.<br data-start=\"227\" data-end=\"230\" \/>Costumes and jokes are an essential part of these two weeks of celebration.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]\n<div>The <strong data-start=\"4\" data-end=\"18\">\u201cOld Year\u201d<\/strong> is a puppet that represents the year that is ending.<br data-start=\"71\" data-end=\"74\" \/>Made with old clothes, cardboard, or paper, it is burned at midnight on <strong data-start=\"146\" data-end=\"161\">December 31<\/strong>.<br data-start=\"162\" data-end=\"165\" \/>These puppets are made by families or displayed in neighborhoods.<br data-start=\"230\" data-end=\"233\" \/>Before being burned, a <strong data-start=\"256\" data-end=\"266\">\u201cwill\u201d<\/strong> is read, humorously recalling the events of the past year and offering advice for the coming one.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][\/vc_tta_section][\/vc_tta_accordion][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_empty_space][vc_single_image image=&#8221;1845&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_empty_space][vc_single_image image=&#8221;1837&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_empty_space][vc_single_image image=&#8221;1870&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; gap=&#8221;15&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1582824237374{background-color: #fafafa !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;3\/4&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1573206610214{background-image: url(\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Fond_Destinations_11.jpg?id=3337) !important;}&#8221;][vc_empty_space][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Ecuador and its 4 regions&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h1|font_size:24|text_align:left|color:%23ffffff&#8221; google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Fresca%3Aregular|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal&#8221; link=&#8221;url:%2Fgb%2Fequateur%2F|title:Ecuador&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1582819890742{background-color: #eded84 !important;border-radius: 15px !important;}&#8221;][vc_empty_space][vc_wp_custommenu nav_menu=&#8221;137&#8243;][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1576158493011{background-color: #fafafa !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;3\/4&#8243;][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text] [\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text] Infos pratiques : [\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text] Most foreign tourists entering Ecuador do not need a visa for a stay of less than 90 days. 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