Culture Shock in Ecuador! Know Before You Go: Your Expert Guide To Traveling This South American Gem

Culture shock is a very real challenge when traveling, but we've noticed it feels like a smoother transition when you have an introduction and enough mental prep to know what you'll encounter on your trip. We've gathered all the shocking details from our experience in Ecuador so that you know exactly what to expect when visiting.

1. Most businesses only take cash
2. Get cash any opportunity you can!
3. Ecuador's official currency is the U.S. dollar
4. Ecuador mints their own coins
5. Tipping not necessary or expected
6. Services cheap, products expensive
7. Residents share their banking information freely
8. You'll likely get sick
9. Medicine affordable & readily available
10. Strict COVID precautions
11. Cop corruption is a thing
12. We were shocked to see most friends and locals choose to bribe and be bribed by the police.
13. Many holidays may disrupt vacation plans
14. Uber ridesharing is illegal but common
15. Late-night rideshares not guaranteed, taxis expensive
16. Children buy alcohol for parents in small towns
- Everyone delivers!
17. Businesses have free delivery
18. Trash cans rarely available
19. No working federal mail system
20. You must pay to use public restrooms
21. Flushing toilet paper will clog toilets
22. Machine dryers for laundry extremely uncommon
23. Air conditioning not necessary in Quito's chilly weather
24. Gas stoves are common
25. Google business listings usually not accurate
26. Weather forecast always wrong in Baños
27. Infrastructure is Ecuador's biggest problem
28. Dog poop everywhere
29. Steak temperatures inconsistent
30. Coffee isn't great
31. F-bombs on the radio
32. Plastic gloves offered with chicken wings
33. Cuy (guinea pig) is a delicacy

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