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  • Nicolas

    Nicolas

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    Languages SpokenEnglish, Spanish, Japanese (currently studying)
    Travel agency licenseConfirmed
    Service areaEcuador, Peru, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Argentina, Brazil, Mexico
    place of residenceEcuador
    Born in the Andes, I have been a big fan of the nature and culture rooted in South America since childhood. South America is a unique region where the grandeur of nature, the diversity of culture, and the depth of history are integrated. It is also known as the most biodiverse land in the world. I will do my best to help our customers fully enjoy the charm of this magnificent South America. I will take you on a passionate adventure! Please feel free to consult with us.
  • Nobuhito Sasaki

    Nobuhito Sasaki

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    Languages SpokenJapanese, English
    Travel agency licenseConfirmed
    Service areaBrazil, Argentina, Uruguay, Ecuador, Colombia, Chile, Paraguay, Venezuela, Peru, Bolivia, Panama, Aruba, Cuba, Curaçao, Guatemala, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Belize, Mexico
    place of residenceBrazil
    At my previous job at a major travel agency, I assisted Japanese expatriates and companies in South America. With the support of the Japanese community, I learned about the unique business customs of South America and realized how challenging these countries can be. This experience inspired me to start my own business, aiming to provide the speed, quality, and meticulous service expected by Japanese clients. Drawing on nearly 10 years of experience in the travel industry in Brazil, I strive every day to become the only local operator who can clearly propose and explain the often complex local details in these distant destinations from Japan.

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Local coordinator.

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    Nobuhito Sasaki

    Japanese

    Local travel license

    At my previous job at a major travel agency, I assisted Japanese expatriates and companies in South America.
    With the generous support of the Japanese community, I learned about the unique business customs of South America and realized firsthand how challenging the country could be. This experience inspired me to start my own business, aiming to provide the speed, quality, and meticulous service expected by Japanese clients.
    Drawing on nearly 10 years of experience in the travel industry in Brazil, I strive every day to become the only local operator who can clearly propose and explain the often complex local details in these distant destinations from Japan.

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  • Nick, a local coordinator in South America

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    Nicolas

    Local travel license

    Born in the Andes, I have been a big fan of the nature and culture rooted in South America since childhood. South America is a unique region where the grandeur of nature, the diversity of culture, and the depth of history are integrated. It is also known as the most biodiverse land in the world.
    I will do my best to help our customers fully enjoy the charm of this magnificent South America.
    I will take you on a passionate adventure! Please feel free to consult with us.

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  • Japanese

    Local travel license

    Sayaka Katagai

    Japanese

    Local travel license

    Since childhood, I have always been interested in other countries. Even after I started earning my own money in university and later in society, I would spend my free time thinking about where I wanted to go next. (Though I didn’t have much money, so I couldn’t often travel outside Japan...) Sometimes, I would set off from Narita alone, with only a plane ticket in hand and just a rough plan.
    Now, I find myself living in South America—something I never imagined. These days, I truly feel that you never know what life has in store.
    However, after starting my life in Ecuador and discovering its wonderful tourism resources and traditional crafts, I began to wish that more people around the world could learn about them. Hoping to contribute, even in a small way, to the country's development, I decided to join a local travel agency.
    A place you might think of as 'the other side of the world'—so far away—may feel much closer once you visit. Let’s leave everyday life behind and share new encounters and experiences together. I look forward to welcoming you on the other side of the world.

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What kind of country is Ecuador?

Ecuador is a country located directly on the equator in the western part of the South American continent.
The capital, Quito, is situated at an altitude of about 2,800 meters, comparable to the 7th to 8th stations of Mount Fuji, and retains colonial architecture from the Spanish colonial era, which is also registered as a World Heritage site. Additionally, the main tourist attraction is the Galapagos Islands, also a World Heritage site. Located about 1,000 km west of the mainland in the Pacific Ocean, you can see rare flora and fauna such as giant tortoises and marine iguanas up close.

Highlights of Ecuador.

  • Mitter del Mundo (Equatorial Monument) in Quito, the capital of Ecuador

    Mitad del Mundo

    Ecuador

    Have you heard of a place where you can experience the peculiar sensation of standing in both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres at the same time? About 25 km north of Quito, nestled in the Andes…

  • Baños de Agua Santa

    Ecuador

    In central Ecuador, at the border between the Andes and the Amazon, lies Baños de Agua Santa. This small town, nestled at the foot of the active Tungurahua volcano, is…

  • Mount Chimborazo

    Ecuador

    If you were asked, "What is the highest mountain on earth?", most people would answer Mount Everest. But the perspective of "the farthest point from the center of the Earth" ...

  • Ecuador, Galápagos Islands' Galápagos tortoise

    Galapagos Islands

    Ecuador

    Ecuador's gem, the Galápagos Islands. Floating in the Pacific Ocean, these mysterious islands resemble a modern-day 'lost world,' teeming with unique wildlife found nowhere else…

  • Malecon 2000

    Ecuador

    If you're visiting Guayaquil, Ecuador’s largest city, you absolutely cannot miss the magnificent Malecón 2000—a grand boardwalk stretching along the Guayas River. It was once considered dangerous…

  • Sunset over the Amazon

    Amazon Rainforest

    Ecuador

    The Amazon rainforest, boasting the greatest biodiversity on Earth. Within its vast expanse, the most accessible and immersive tropical rainforest experience can be had in Ecuador’s Ama…

  • Cotopaxi National Park

    Ecuador

    Its perfectly conical form, cloaked in pristine white snow, stands as one of South America's most iconic vistas. Approximately 50 km south of Quito, Ecuador's capital, it proudly towers against the Andean sky…

  • Otavalo Indigenous Market in Ecuador

    Otavalo Market

    Ecuador

    Approximately two hours north of Ecuador's capital Quito, nestled in the embrace of the Andes, lies the quaint town of Otavalo. It has become renowned worldwide for its market of unrivaled scale in South America…

  • Cuenca

    Ecuador

    Cuenca is a beautiful city nestled in the bosom of the Andes Mountains in southern Ecuador, at an altitude of 2,500 meters. Locals say "Santa Ana de Ro...

  • Quito, Ecuador

    Quito’s Old Town

    Ecuador

    At an altitude of 2,850 meters, Quito, Ecuador's capital, is cradled by the highlands of the South American Andes. Its historic center is hailed as 'the best-preserved colonial town in the world'…

Discover the real Ecuador. (Experience report)

Things to consider when traveling to Ecuador.

Climate and best season
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  • september
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  • november
  • december

Average temperature and precipitation in Ecuador (Quito)

Average temperature and precipitation

Source: Weather Base (http://www.weatherbase.com/)

Cash, cards and currency exchange
・The currency in Ecuador is the US dollar, and coins are a mix of Ecuadorian and American coins, both of which hold the same value.
・Credit cards are widely used. Diners Club, Visa, MasterCard, and American Express are widely accepted. When using a credit card, you may be asked to present identification, so carrying a copy of your passport is convenient.
On the other hand, there are no places to exchange cash, so it is recommended to bring US dollar cash and a credit card.
Tips
・Restaurants and hotels: about 10%
If a 10% service charge is already included, it is sufficient to leave small change as a tip.
・Porter: 50 cents per piece of luggage, $1 as a tip is a good reference
・Private transfers: $2 for the guide, $1 for the driver
・Shared bus transfers: $1 for the guide
・Private tours: $4 for the guide, $1 for the driver
・Shared bus tours: $2 for the guide, $1 for the driver
・Galapagos cruise: $8-10 per day for the guide
・Crew: $8-15 per day (varies depending on the ship)
Public order
・Overall, the security situation remains poor. Many crimes occur frequently in urban areas, affecting Japanese people as well.
Long-distance buses are often involved in traffic accidents, and there is a risk of pickpocketing, theft, robbery, and bus hijacking. Additionally, be cautious of crimes not only at night but also in the early morning hours.
Be sure to check the latest information issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
clothing
・To prevent becoming a victim of crime, dress casually rather than flamboyantly.
Things you should bring
Stomach medicine, cold medicine, mobile battery, wet wipes, tissues, sun protection items, insect repellent, etc.
Visa availability and arrangements
If you hold Japanese nationality and are entering for tourism or short-term business purposes for a stay of up to 90 days, a visa is not required.
The remaining validity period of your passport is required to be at least six months at the time of entry.
Required vaccinations
There are no mandatory vaccinations required when traveling from Japan,
but it is recommended for adults to get vaccinations for yellow fever, hepatitis A, hepatitis B, tetanus, typhoid, and rabies. Please also ensure that you are up to date with vaccinations for measles, rubella, mumps, and chickenpox.
Additionally, it is recommended that children receive all age-appropriate routine and optional vaccinations in Japan before departure. It is also advisable to get vaccinated for yellow fever, hepatitis A, and typhoid.
 

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