Contact Admin. Find more information below on Paraguay, South America, such as general information, currency, safety and more. Banknotes come in denominations of , 50, 20, 10, 5, 2 and 1 dollars. The dollar is subdivided into cents. Coins come in denominations of 1 dollars and 50, 25, 10, 5 and 1 cents.
Notes larger as 20 dollars are not everywhere accepted. Automatic teller machines are pretty common in Ecuador, and you can usually find them in both large and small cities.
Tipping is expected in Ecuador since the staff depends on tips to supplement their often minimum wages. Receipts you get usually include a service charge. The country has a moderate crime rate. Take precautions to avoid mugging, bag snatching and pick-pocketing.
Be particularly aware at airports, railway stations and crowded public places. Do not leave your valuables unattended. Unless mentioned otherwise, the speed limits for cars and motorcycles are as follows: IDP can be issued by your local automobile association before you leave your home country.
Although drugs are illegal including cannabis , marijuana is decriminalized meaning you will not go to jail and it will not be on your criminal record if they catch you. However, you could still get a fine, rehabilitation, community service. The following vaccinations listed for this country are recommended for your own protection and to prevent the spread of infectious diseases. If you are traveling from certain countries, some vaccinations like eg Yellow Fever can become obligatory.
