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Time lag (compared to Paris). In the summer: -7 hours in winter: -6 hours.
Health. The yellow fever vaccine is mandatory.
Vaccines against tetanus, diphtheria and hepatitis A are recommended.
Drug prevention against malaria is strongly recommended. Malaria exists everywhere and the whole year below 1 500 m altitude.
Formalities. Within 3 months European citizens do not need visas or pay entry fees. After 3 months, a visa is required to return to Ecuador.
Beware, however, a large proportion of flights to Ecuador from Europe pass through the United States, and Europeans must have a biometric passport.
In order to drive a passenger car, the European licence is sufficient during the first month and then the international permit is requested.