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Large stone cathedral in Cuenca, Ecuador
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Cuenca Tours

Cuenca is the capital of the Azuay Province in southern Ecuador. Besides being a beautiful city with colonial architecture, Cuenca has an active ex-pat community and is a major seller of Panama hats. Cuenca is also known for its large number of well-preserved historical sights. When Ecuador achieved independence, Cuenca became the capital of one of three provinces that made up the nascent republic. On a tour of Cuenca, stroll along its cobblestone streets, visit its historical churches buildings and colonial-era mansions. Nearby Cuenca is the El Cajas National Park and the Ingapirca ruins. We recommending including these sites on any Cuenca tour. In the Cajas National Park, you can go hiking and birdwatching, or mountain biking. At the Ingapirca ruins, you can view the largest site of Inca ruins in Ecuador. While visiting Cuenca, customize your Ecuador tour to include a stop in the Galapagos IslandsΒ or a visit to the one-of-a-kindΒ Cloud Forest.

Update: Ecuador Covid-19 Travel – Ecuador is open for travel again!
Ecuador has reopened to tourists and we’re delighted to be planning trips again.

Entry requirements:
Travelers who can prove they’ve been vaccinated do not need a test to enter mainland Ecuador. Otherwise, an antigen or PCR test is required.
Additionally, an antigen test may be carried out on arrival in Ecuador
A health declaration must be presented on arrival in Ecuador
Galapagos Islands require a PCR test, regardless of vaccination status.
See full details at IATA Travel Centre
Flights:
Most international flights have resumed, including from the USA, Canada and Europe.
Domestic flights are operating
Updated Mar 22, 2021

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Open without quarantine? Covid-19 test required before travel?
Antarctica See entry country details (Argentina or Chile)
Argentina YES Recommended
Bolivia YES Yes – PCR (72hrs) if not fully vaccinated
Brazil YES Must be fully vaccinated (12 years+) or Antigen or PCR – 24hrs prior to boarding flight
Chile YES Proof of full vaccination required (6 years+)
Negative PCR test, taken maximum 72 hours before boarding final leg of flight to Chile
Colombia YES PCR (72hrs) required if not fully vaccinated
Ecuador & Galapagos YES Must be fully vaccinated (12 years+)
French Guiana YES
Guyana YES Yes (PCR)
Paraguay YES Yes (PCR or LAMP)
Peru & Machu Picchu YES Proof of vaccination required (12 years+)
If not fully vaccinated, PCR Test required within 48 hours of planned departure to Peru
Suriname YES
Uruguay YES
Venezuela YES
Updated May 12, 2022
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