Travel Health Guide
Ecuador
Spanning the equator, Ecuador is filled with rich culture, important histories, and dramatic landscapes to explore. From the striking volcanoes of Banos, to the lush jungles of the Amazon, and famous evolutionary islands of the Galapagos, Ecuador is a must-see for any adventurer.
Travel Health Guide
Ecuador
Spanning the equator, Ecuador is filled with rich culture, important histories, and dramatic landscapes to explore. From the striking volcanoes of Banos, to the lush jungles of the Amazon, and famous evolutionary islands of the Galapagos, Ecuador is a must-see for any adventurer.
Ecuador Travel Checklist
At Runway, we're looking to empower the traveler with information, resources and access to prescription travel medication. Runway Health Guides are compiled from government sources, local authorities and vetted by a team of licensed travel physicians. From vaccine requirements to medication recommendations, here’s everything you need to know.
Vaccine Entry Requirements for Ecuador
Yellow Fever
If traveling directly from the US, Ecuador does not require any vaccines to enter.
If your itinerary includes a visit to or a 12+ hour layover in another country before arrival in Ecuador, especially Brazil, a Yellow Fever vaccine and proof of vaccination may be required to enter. To see if you are stopping in a Yellow Fever Endemic country before arrival, click here:
COVID-19
Requirements for COVID-19 vaccinations change regularly. For the latest travel requirements, please refer to this interactive map developed by our friends at Sherpa.
Most travelers get these
when traveling from the US to Ecuador
Vaccines
Covid 19
Childhood Vaccinations
- Chickenpox
- Diphtheria – Tetanus – Pertussis
- Flu (Influenza)
- Measles – Mumps – Rubella (MMR)
- Polio
- Shingles
- Hepatitis A
- Hepatitis B
Medications
Altitude Sickness Medication
as Ecuador is a fairly mountainous country and altitude sickness is commonly experienced among people visiting the traditional highlights above 8,000ft, including Quito. Consider traveling with medication for altitude sickness as symptoms set in within the first 6-24 hours.
Traveler’s Diarrhea Antibiotics
to alleviate an intestinal infection resulting from eating or drinking contaminated food or water. It is the most common travel-related illness and can occur anywhere, but the highest-risk destinations are in Asia, Africa, Mexico, Central and South America, and the Middle East.
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Some travelers get these
when traveling from the US to Ecuador
Vaccines
Yellow Fever
even though proof of vaccination is not required to enter, there are certain areas of Ecuador with a presence of Yellow Fever, especially the Amazon and regions east of the Andes. Consider vaccination if venturing beyond popular tourist areas of Galapagos Islands, Guayaquil, and Quito.
Typhoid
if you are visiting rural or remote areas or enjoying an extended stay in the country.
Medications
Malaria Medication
if traveling beyond popular tourist areas such as Galapagos Islands, Guayaquil, and Quito, where there is low transmission of malaria. Malaria is commonly found in lowland areas throughout the country and especially the Amazon region. Plan ahead- you may have to start taking medication for several days before and after you travel to ensure that it is effective.
Motion Sickness Medication
will ensure your travels by air, land or sea are more enjoyable without nausea and dizziness tagging along.
Sleep Aid
may be a great addition to your packing list if you struggle with jet lag or sleeplessness due to travel stress or time zone changes.
Travel Checklist
At Runway, we're looking to empower the traveler with information, resources and access to prescription travel medication. Runway Health Guides are compiled from government sources, local authorities and vetted by a team of licensed travel physicians. From vaccine requirements to medication recommendations, here’s everything you need to know.
Yellow Fever
If traveling directly from the US, Ecuador does not require any vaccines to enter.
COVID-19
Requirements for COVID-19 vaccinations change regularly. For the latest travel requirements, please refer to this interactive map developed by our friends at Sherpa.
when traveling from the US to Ecuador
Vaccines
Covid 19
Childhood Vaccinations
- Chickenpox
- Diphtheria – Tetanus – Pertussis
- Flu (Influenza)
- Measles – Mumps – Rubella (MMR)
- Polio
- Shingles
- Hepatitis A
- Hepatitis B
Medications
Altitude Sickness Medication
as Ecuador is a fairly mountainous country and altitude sickness is commonly experienced among people visiting the traditional highlights above 8,000ft, including Quito. Consider traveling with medication for altitude sickness as symptoms set in within the first 6-24 hours.
Traveler’s Diarrhea Antibiotics
to alleviate an intestinal infection resulting from eating or drinking contaminated food or water. It is the most common travel-related illness and can occur anywhere, but the highest-risk destinations are in Asia, Africa, Mexico, Central and South America, and the Middle East.
when traveling from the US to Ecuador
Vaccines
Yellow Fever
even though proof of vaccination is not required to enter, there are certain areas of Ecuador with a presence of Yellow Fever, especially the Amazon and regions east of the Andes. Consider vaccination if venturing beyond popular tourist areas of Galapagos Islands, Guayaquil, and Quito.
Typhoid
if you are visiting rural or remote areas or enjoying an extended stay in the country.
Medications
Malaria Medication
if traveling beyond popular tourist areas such as Galapagos Islands, Guayaquil, and Quito, where there is low transmission of malaria. Malaria is commonly found in lowland areas throughout the country and especially the Amazon region. Plan ahead- you may have to start taking medication for several days before and after you travel to ensure that it is effective.
Motion Sickness Medication
will ensure your travels by air, land or sea are more enjoyable without nausea and dizziness tagging along.
Sleep Aid
may be a great addition to your packing list if you struggle with jet lag or sleeplessness due to travel stress or time zone changes.
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Atovaquone: Proguanil (Malarone)
$129
Let the anticipation give you chills, not a fever.
Malaria Prevention
Azithromycin
$29
Battle upset-stomach causing bacteria and feel ready for the day in no time.
Traveler’s Diarrhea
Acetazolamide (Diamox)
$79
Tackle high elevations, adjust to altitude and recover from hypoxia so you can keep on climbing.
Altitude Sickness
Scopolamine Patch
$79
A Scopolamine patch will keep you moving forward, without motion sickness leaving you green in the face.
Motion Sickness
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Treatments
Malaria Prevention
Traveler’s Diarrhea
Altitude Sickness
Motion Sickness
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