Customs and habits that should be paid attention to when going to Ecuador

Ecuador's Publi cof (hereinafter referred to as Ecuador) is located in the northwest of South America. The equator runs through the north of the country, so people call it "the country of the equator". The word equator is pronounced "Ecuador" in Spanish.

Covering an area of 283,000 square kilometers, it has the reputation of "world central city" and "banana country". With a population of over 9.2 million, Catholicism is the main religion, and Christians account for 90% of the national population. Spanish is the national language, and Quechua is spoken by Indians. English may not work in airports, restaurants and other places, let alone in cities. Therefore, it will be more convenient to know some Spanish. The loan currency is Sucre Sucre. Quito, the capital, is an ancient Indian city built at an altitude of 2850 meters. Surrounded by mountains, the scenery is beautiful.

Ecuador's famous banana bunches are delicious, sell well all over the world, enjoy a high reputation in the international market and have certain competitiveness.

Ecuador's business etiquette, you can wear a conservative thin suit at any time. You must make an appointment before visiting a large company or government agency. Ecuadorian businessmen have a weak sense of time. Locals respect people's address very much, so they don't call them by their first names, but by their first names (the name must be indicated on the business card). Business cards in English and Spanish are very useful. They can be printed locally and will be available in two days. There is no social class formed by racial differences (most of the population is mixed-race), but the class identity caused by position actually exists. Ecuadorian businessmen are relaxed and friendly, and more open than those in other Latin American countries.

Ecuador has no special taboos. The basic etiquette of European and American society also applies to Ecuador. It is very popular to give more small gifts when meeting. Due to the weak concept of time, the report of flight arrival time is not reliable. Airlines often overbook.

It is advisable to take a day off after arriving in Ecuador to adapt to the plateau climate. Ecuadoreans have a two-hour lunch break and don't work. When you meet for the first time, shake hands with the guests. Between good friends, women kiss on the cheek and men hug. After eating the plate, every guest should thank the host or hostess.

Quito,10-65438+mid-February and1-June are the best places to visit. The city is warm during the day and cool at night. Guayaquil, may -65438+ 10 is the best time to go. 1-March is a tropical rainy season and a vacation period. In Ecuador, carnival shops are closed for a week in March. Meat and fish are quite abundant. Avoid drinking raw water and only drink boiled water or bottled water, unless it is a first-class hotel or guesthouse.

300 customs duty-free cigarettes, or 50 cigars, or half a pound of tobacco and 1 bottle of wine. There are no restrictions on the entry and exit of foreign currency. Taxis don't charge tips.

Ecuador post office does not mail straw hats.