Flying to ECUADOR - WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW!

Here's what you need to do flying Canada to the United States and then flying United States to Ecuador.
In this video I mention Ecuador's Traveler's Health Declaration. A few days after I flew someone said you now must fill out the form online but it doesn't seem to be consistent. It's worth doing just in case.
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In this video I share travel requirements for Canada, United States and Ecuador including vaccinations, PCR vs Rapid Antigen tests and what the timeline for the tests may be 24 vs 72 hours.
In the last 4 months I have flown with both United and Delta to Ecuador and wow what a difference. In the future I would consider flying Toronto to Panama City to Quito to avoid the stop over in the United States as it makes for an expensive PCR test to fulfill all the requirements.
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00:00 Halifax Stanfield Airport
01:41 Canada Travel Requirements
05:30 Toronto Pearson Airport
10:05 Flying from Canada to United States
12:34 Flying to Ecuador
#Quito #Travel2022
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[@ayngelina]

Love Ecuador? You'll adore these Ecuador t-shirts: ecuador.myspreadshop.com/

[@coonrodify2540]

Thank you for answering several questions I had in this video! I am heading to Quito in a couple of weeks :)

[@ayngelina]

Oh I'm so glad this was useful for you. You may want to check out Sunday's video about Quito 😊

[@user-xp5qx8wg9x]

Thank you for the candid report of how things can go. I especially liked that you talked about how big the Houston airport is and showed that you may have to take a train to your gate, never would have imagined that. Very valuable info., keep up the good work :).

[@ayngelina]

I'm so glad you found it helpful 😊

[@kathyandthedogs626]

Glad you arrived safely! As a frequent traveler, I stopped flying United years ago, and won’t fly them again. Delta and American are much better….far from perfect, but better

[@ayngelina]

Because they are connected to Air Canada it makes the connection with Halifax easier. But I have learned my lesson, I'm not doing it again. Have you flown Avianca or Copa?

[@rafaelsolorzano700]

You make it look so easy....so nice and informative.

[@ayngelina]

Thank you! 😊 Most of the work is the research up front. Once you know exactly what you need to bring the rest you can deal with...except when I'm hungry then it all falls apart!

[@davecherrington2638]

Safe travels. Back to Ecuador. Looking forward to seeing the videos

[@ayngelina]

Thanks Dave, the next 5 weeks are videos from northern Ecuador which I'm pretty excited about sharing.

[@aldennewyork9704]

I was just in ecuador for 2 weeks. It was one of my favorite places ive been to!

[@ayngelina]

Where did you go? Any suggestions for me?

[@aldennewyork9704]

@@ayngelina i really enjoyed moñtanita a small city on the coast. Great if you’re trying to relax on the beach or go to a club. Also Santo Domingo de los colorados is fantastic as well!

[@ayngelina]

@@aldennewyork9704 what did you do in Santo Domingo?

[@estelamino6356]

THANKS from the bottom of my heart for 3x VISIT Ecuador

[@ayngelina]

I am so happy to be back.

[@hijolasnubes2023]

Thank you for the information . Wish you good trip .

[@ayngelina]

Thank you, I hope it was useful!

[@hijolasnubes2023]

@@ayngelina yes very , appreciated for your efforts .

[@henryle1940]

Thanks for the info have a safe trip

[@ayngelina]

Thank you! I'm back in Cuenca working on some videos I shot before Christmas. Omicron is burning through the country so I've decided to take it easy and while I'm not off exploring I am still enjoying it here.

[@henryle1940]

@@ayngelina can’t wait to put my like take care

[@bodvargregersen5161]

I really liked this video. Your videos tell the traveler everything that he or she needs to know about the city and country that you are visiting. In this video you explained everything as far as traveling to Ecuador is concerned. I will book my flight with Delta Airline when I go to Ecuador next year. I flew with United Airlines to Ecuador and they charged me full airfare for changing my departure flight to the U.S. Not anymore!

[@ayngelina]

Honestly I'll only ever fly United again if I absolutely have to. I have heard good things about Copa and Avianca if those are available to you.

[@StephEatsnTravels]

Wowie, back in Ecuador!!

[@ayngelina]

Couldn't stay away!

[@DaCunhaCoartstudio]

Wow .. Quite the ordeal it sounded like.. We are flying with Avianca airlines. So although no stopping in the US we do have a bit of a layover in Bogota. Great info on what is needed and expected.. The attestation form I am looking up at the moment to see if they offer it. Thanks again for a great video... Looking forward to many more EC yum yum food videos! :)

[@ayngelina]

I have absolutely learned my lesson. Next time I'm flying Copa or Avianca. And I'm going to stick with Delta as my preferred US airline.

[@tricepilot]

Heya Ayngelina, I'll be in Quito on Tuesday the 1st of February and once again let me tell you how useful your channel is for trip preparation and also to get excited about the many things that await discovery there. I'll be renting a motorcycle from a vendor in Quito and on Friday I'll head out on a counter clockwise loop of the country. Many of the overnight stops you've either talked about or are near places you talked about. I've watched other channels about Ecuador but yours is the best.

[@ayngelina]

Wow thank you, it's so kind of you to say. There are a lot of routes we've taken where I've thought, wow this would be fantastic on a motorcycle. How long are you traveling?

[@tricepilot]

@@ayngelina coming back into Quito from the South around the 19th and leaving back for Texas!

[@larrypicard8802]

LOTS of people complain about United.

[@ayngelina]

How did I not know this? I thought all American airlines were the same... Terrible.

[@joelpierson2628]

The RT~per test is very different than the common PCR. Some clinics I called did not know the difference and some thought it was the rapid test version.

[@Shakespielberg]

Thanks for this update & taking is on your latest airport journey Ayngelina. I agree Delta is far better than United in my experience; also I take AlaskaAir for within USA, and will opt for a longer trip with them than a shorter trip with any other carrier.

[@ayngelina]

Thanks for the tip on Alaska AIr. I've never flown with them but I think I'll need to check them out.

[@lilethjane051paller5]

Wow beautiful place amazing views

[@ayngelina]

It really is!

[@djluky922]

Cómo siempre .. espero tus videos .. eres genial que Dios te bendiga cuidate saludos

[@ayngelina]

Como siempre, muy gentil 😊

[@ayngelina]

All the Ecuador travel + food videos here --> bit.ly/Ecuador_Videos Where should I go next?

[@stevemiller8895]

I'm planning on coming to Ecuador within the next 30 days ,im coming from Washington state , Can you tell me when do you order your plane tickets? is it after you take your test or can you make a reservation first, bc i don't want to pay my ticket and then have a positive covid test, can you explain how you navigate this circumstance, if possible thank you!

[@mars54mars54]

Forgot to add question to your question about doing LIVE stream... could you please do a thorough explaination of tipping in Ecuador, different places, scenarios. I felt so awkward when I was there due to stories of "none expected" to "tip 10%" and everything in between. Thanks for all the fantastic and fun travels!

[@ayngelina]

Sure thing I'll add it to the list. I think I'll make a poll asking people when they'd like to watch weekend/weekday and during the day or evening.

[@rafaelsolorzano700]

I'm really flabbergasted by your daring trips......I think I can't go through all that paperwork and agony of testing...nevertheless, I love your outlook and videos and daring adventures.....

[@ayngelina]

I can deal with the paperwork and the mechanical breakdowns, but after being up for 12 hours with no food I was very cranky and the horrible communication. But yes I guess it was an adventure after all!

[@amul7430]

We'll, I flew Delta to Ecuador and there was two hours delay in Atlanta on flight to Quito...at Quito it was like a war happened. Immigration line took about 1.5 hours before I could get through--talk about hunger and thirst... I made to my hotel at midnight. I wonder if driving wouldn't be easier?? Say Hello to your compatriots --Boms Away who safely arrived in Honduras.

[@ayngelina]

When did you fly Delta? I loved how well the app worked, as soon as I landed I'd get a message with the gate and boarding time sO I didn't have to stare at screens. We actually left earlier on one of the flights and got the notification for that as soon as it happened. I'm ok with delays, and malfunctions, but I need to know what's going on even if it's an airline admitting they don't know yet.

[@henryruiz7447]

welcome back you love r food dont you

[@jaynebuck5163]

Panama gave us the worst time ( at the Denver airport) our paperwork was all in line it was the gate desk person who had attitude. She finally called her supervisor and like we said it was all in our paperwork, cards and records, but then she started in on us about wanting our health declaration for Ecuador!??? We told her that’s no concern of hers but Panamas. We made it fine , Cuenca is beautiful!

[@ayngelina]

When did this happen? I've heard that they are now asking some passengers to do it online. The hardest part is there is no consistency. No one asked me for the attestation forms in Canada or the US.

[@jaynebuck5163]

@@ayngelina Sunday

[@charlesb5333]

United has always been bad. Glad you are safe.

[@ayngelina]

For some reason I thought it would be better because it's connected to Air Canada. I won't make that mistake again!

[@eugeniea.9285]

Hi! Thanks so much for this video, I am going to Quito from Aruba but I’m Canadian and I’m just looking for your advice on travel vaccinations as being Canadian that are required in Ecuador. If you can give me any insight into what you have gotten or! Info!

[@ayngelina]

Im not sure if there are requirements but I always advice on the major ones like Hep A and B along with Typhoid and Tetanus

[@bram992]

Am jealous Safe trip

[@ayngelina]

It will still be here when you're ready to visit.

[@bram992]

@@ayngelina OMG you are sooooo sweet. Thanks...

[@karladominguez566]

in July of 2023, our family is traveling to from the U.S. to Quito for a few nights, then over to the Amazon for 1 night, back to Quito for a night, then over to the Galapagos Islands. Do you know if any vaccinations are required, such as Typhoid, Yellow Fever, Hep B or Malaria Pills? Have you taken any of these vaccinations? Do we have to show proof of these vaccinations anywhere along the way, such as at the airports, customs, etc. Thank you for your kind response. Karla

[@ayngelina]

Karla, it's best to call a travel doctor for these but I will say this, because I travel so much I already have Typhoid, Hep A/B the Twinrix vaccination. I usually recommend anyone gets Hep A/B as it's so easily preventable and frankly we could get it in our own countries. But I do not Yellow Fever or Malaria as the risk is so low in Ecuador. I don't know if they have any cases but even going into the Amazon, if you're on a tour or visiting a lodge you'll still be within a safe zone of low risk. I've been in and out of Ecuador many times and I've only been asked for my Covid vaccine but by July who knows what that situation will be. Hope this helps, I have several Quito and Galapagos videos on my channel that may also give you a better idea of what to do in and around the city (Otavalo, Cotacachi, Latacunga).

[@karlafreeman43]

Do you know about the road from Guayquil to Cuenca? Is the road open or do you need to go through the Cajas?\

[@ayngelina]

The regular road is through Cajas, it's shorter but closed right now. Right now you need to go through Cañar, it takes longer but I've done it and it's fine.

[@joelnajarro9818]

I’m going to Guayaquil this month and the consulate of Ecuador told me that I don’t have to be vaccinated I only need a negative PCR 72hrs. If I’m not vaccinated is just that and some form

[@ayngelina]

Right now it's negative test or vaccinated

[@truth1918]

That's great, because I do not plan on ever taking the MRNA gene therapy injections. Having a PCR test I don't really find that problematic ..I don't really like taking them but I don't really mind at the end of the day.. and it's also so crazy that they're still using the PCR test because there have been proven over and over again about all these false positives. Anyway looking forward to going to Ecuador in a few months

[@lady_laughter]

Is it still mandatory to have a vaccination card to travel to Ecuador today? And if so do you have to do a covid pcr test as well ? Thank you 😊

[@ayngelina]

Right now it's one or the other right now. But many businesses including supermarkets and tours require vaccination. I've also had to show it at hotels and resorts.

[@truth1918]

@@ayngelina wow that is so sad!! I didn't think Ecuador was engaging in mandatory injections. Just heartbreaking cuz I've know too many people who've been injured. Not just the first dose but second and or recently with the boosters. I certainly hope Ecuador keeps these injections on a volunteer basis. I certainly would love to move there in 2023.. thanks for your video

[@Happyliving757]

Hi im traveling to Ecuador next month in august from Texas about gettin a covid test 24 hours im gettin confused. So is it okay if i get it 3-4 days prior to me flying? Ill be flying monday and on weekend covids testings r closed

[@ayngelina]

You need to contact your airline because the issue isn't Ecuador but the airline won't even let you get on the plane if you don't meet their requirements.

[@wanderwithjosy3841]

I leave to Ecuador on Friday , I have my CDC card but no QR card is that ok ? The only QR code I have is from my booster Covid shot but it doesn’t say it’s the third dose

[@ayngelina]

You should check with your airline as they will be the ones to check before you get on the plane.

[@sunlight22xp]

I like ur video from china

[@ayngelina]

Thank you. I would love to visit China

[@RABBIDmofoDUCK]

Hi! I'm traveling to Ecuador tomorrow. I'm a bit confused, I have a certificate of my vaccination and an Ontario certificate, is this the same as a vaccination card?? Thanks!!

[@ayngelina]

Yes that's your vaccination card.

[@RABBIDmofoDUCK]

@@ayngelina thankyou!

[@stephenkeierleber3584]

I'm very confused what I need for covid documents in Ecuador, I have the covid vaccination record card, but no QR code, I also have a record of recent covid antibiotics, will I be okay with just those things?

[@ayngelina]

Your Covid vaccination card will be ok.

[@stephenkeierleber3584]

@@ayngelina thank you

[@gigiwong8491]

Do you need to show vaccine card everywhere you go ? Like bus or tourist public places? Thanks

[@ayngelina]

Tourist places and anything run by the government yes. Supermarket and malls yes. Bus I'm not sure but planes yes. Security guards in front of stores will stop you for it and ask you to use the hand sanitizer.

[@gigiwong8491]

Thanks for your response, I guess I will travel next year.

[@ning6245]

Hi, I heard if you had medical certificate that has recovered from COVID-19, after having had the disease. Or unable to get vaccinated for special and medical reasons. Then you are not required to show proof of vaccination when entering the US. How about Ecuador? Is the same?

[@ayngelina]

So anecdotally I have heard that some people have been accepted if they have recently had COVID. I have also heard that there are no medical exceptions in Ecuador and they take it quite seriously here so that doesn't surprise me. We wear masks both indoors AND outdoors and you can't enter most supermarkets, stores, malls without showing your vaccine record. I've also had it show it for hotels and tours. But rules change all the time so it's best to check with the Ecuadorian embassy in your home country and your airline.

[@ning6245]

@@ayngelina Yes, rules change, everything change in the world. And right now I'm visiting Sarajevo, Bosnia where haven't Ecuador embassy. Just confirm with airline. Maybe vaccination would be over in the near future. I want to return to Ecuador in two or three months to see if entering Ecuador is ok for unvaccinated travelers. Thank you for your quick reply and the info

[@ning6245]

@@ayngelina Have fun in Ecuador

[@ayngelina]

@@ning6245 Thank you so much. I hope you subscribe and stick around until you're able to come here. 😊

[@CarlosPena-fh7lg]

Do you need to translate your COVID-19 Proof of vaccination passport to spanish?

[@ayngelina]

No

[@madmanbob6744]

I’m headed to Guayaquil in few months

[@ayngelina]

Oh lovely. I have a few videos there and hope to return soon.

[@madmanbob6744]

@@ayngelina I’m just nervous about having all my things in order, passport, vaccine card and any other paperwork needed. I don’t want to be sent back to Texas because I didn’t have something complete

[@ayngelina]

@@madmanbob6744 regulations everywhere change but right now if you have a passport and are vaccinated you're good to enter 😊

[@madmanbob6744]

@@ayngelina I still need the 72 hour Covid test as well?

[@ayngelina]

@@madmanbob6744 as of right now you only need to be vaccinated but I still get tested so I don't get on a flight and potentially infect others without knowing. It's so tough now because people have it but don't know it.

[@vicpz1]

That much for a PCR? In Canada? I thought these things related to healthcare were not that outrageous. Even in the US at Walgreens you can get it for free. Granted maybe not within 24hrs guaranteed.

[@ayngelina]

We have tests for free in Canada but as travel is not essential we have to pay for them. Regular PCR tests aren't 250 but the 24h deadline drove it up. Next time I'm flying Copa through Panamá City

[@bwaybaby1979]

Yes, it’s also $200-250 (or more, depending on the provider) in the US. I paid $200 last year for a test result in 6-7hrs for my trip to the Galapagos. Although, FYI, your Covid test to enter the US isn’t within 24hrs. It’s within 1 day of your flight’s departure to the US. i.e.-You can take your test in the morning for your flight the next evening.

[@thomasgun1329]

No TSA there ? I fly from Logan airport in Boston I hate it very strict. But I get it . They just don’t know how to be nice .

[@ayngelina]

You pass through TSA in Toronto. It's a weird but very convenient perk of flying in Toronto is that they are set up there so you're technically in the US once you pass through their customs.

[@thomasgun1329]

@@ayngelina Thank you for the information.im going to move there For awhile .I have a buddy in Loja I been there before people are so nice . I heard they changed the 90 day visa . I could have sworn they waived the 90 days now is that true? I’m sorry asking so many questions

[@ayngelina]

@@thomasgun1329 I love questions. So it's a 90 day visa and then if you want more time you can pay for a 90 day extension.

[@joka5345]

What if you have a covid recovery letter. I know the USA recognizes it. Does ecuador?

[@ayngelina]

I'm not so sure, Ecuador is pretty strict and I think if you ask around some people will say it worked and others will say it didn't.

[@joka5345]

@@ayngelina thank you. I hope it works out.

[@ayngelina]

@@joka5345 let me know! If you are vaccinated also the rules have changed so that's all you need.

[@georgenking5563]

Are you still in Quito I want to meet up with you

[@ayngelina]

Sorry I left Quito a few weeks ago.

[@georgenking5563]

Can you please help me travel to Canada 🇨🇦 I really need your help…

[@ayngelina]

Sure, here is the video I shot a little over a month ago about flying to Canada > kzbin.info/www/bejne/rF7Hp5WrjLJ0apo

[@rosephoenix4634]

I wish that a mini of Americans an around-the-world well go to travel to Ecuador but I got to alert you sent about it everyone that do your homework first before you travel and talk to your travel agency PS everyone I speak Spanish in English English and Spanish 3flex United of a 3 families including than well I live in New York

[@ayngelina]

Thank you for watching. I hope you stick around for more Ecuador videos.

[@matthewguerron1369]

Quick question, I'm going on vacation to Ecuador next week and I'm fully vaccinated and from what I'm reading that means I don't need a negative PCR test. However, after speaking with my family in Ecuador, who just came back from the US, they're saying they were asked for their negative test despite being vaccinated. So will I need a negative PCR before going? I know that I might be asked to take a COVID test on arrival if I show symptoms but what are the chances? I don't have time to take a COVID test before going because once I get off work there is nowhere to do it but is this risky?

[@ayngelina]

No, if you have proof of vaccination you don't need a test.

[@matthewguerron1369]

@@ayngelina Thanks for the quick response! You just relieved so much stress!

[@americanhomelessfirst7689]

Why fly to the states then Ecuador to Ecuador? I’m waiting for my passport to leave the states. People never let your passport expire

[@ayngelina]

I'm not sure what you mean. I'm Canadian and can't fly direct. But after this trip I decided not to connect in the US again. I just flew back to Canada and took Avianca: Guayaquil to Bogota to Toronto.