It's important to note that this means Ecuador is still considered safe to visit. There are 4 travel advisory levels issued ...

3. Quito, Ecuador’s capital, is one of the highest capitals in the world and sits at 9,350 feet. It can take some acclimation ...

The fastest way to travel around Ecuador is by plane. Domestic flights are relatively cheap and there are routes between most major tourist attractions. If you’re short on time, we’d recommend flying.

Ecuador may be roughly comparable to the U.S ... and with hotels like the Royal Palm Galapagos at the helm, it’s safe to say that their future is in good hands.