Ecuador has only two seasons: the rainy season and the dry one. Temperatures in Quito, Cuenca, Riobamba, Ibarra and Ambato, range from 16 Centigrades or 60 Fahrenheit during the day, to 7C° or 45 F° at night. However, you should always take a sweater with you since the weather may fluctuate anywhere from 5 to 10 degrees during the day.

The coast and rain forest have higher temperatures ranging from 32 Centigrade (90 Fahrenheit) down to 20 C (68F).

The currency in Ecuador since September 2000 is U.S. dollar. We recommend you exchange your money only at an authorized money exchange office or bank. Never on the street.