{"id":3429,"date":"2018-07-18T15:05:16","date_gmt":"2018-07-18T15:05:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/pic-management.com\/?page_id=3429"},"modified":"2026-04-21T07:14:37","modified_gmt":"2026-04-21T05:14:37","slug":"ecuador","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.pic-management.com\/en\/students\/ecuador\/","title":{"rendered":"Ecuador"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"et_pb_section_0 et_pb_section et_pb_fullwidth_section et_section_regular et_block_section\"><div class=\"et_pb_fullwidth_image_0 et_pb_fullwidth_image et_pb_module\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/pic-management.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/ecuador-1.jpg\" title=\"Country profile Ecuador\" alt=\"Information before a student internship in Ecuador\" \/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_section_1 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section\"><div class=\"et_pb_row_0 et_pb_row et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_0 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_0 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module et_pb_text_align_justified\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h1>Internship in Ecuador<\/h1>\n<p>Republic of Ecuador is divided into 24 provinces each of them has its own administrative capital. Ecuador shares borders with Colombia to the North and with Peru to the South on the West and has access to the Pacific Ocean where are the Galapagos Islands belonging to this country.<br \/><strong>Latin American internships<\/strong> are extremely common among youth who want to discover a completely different culture, you just have to pick a country ! <strong>South America internships<\/strong> are waiting for you !<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_row_1 et_pb_row et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_1 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_3 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_0 et_pb_blurb et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_text_align_center et_pb_blurb_position_top et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_content\"><div class=\"et_pb_main_blurb_image\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><span class=\"et-pb-icon\">\ue08a<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_container\"><h4 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Population<\/h4><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_description\"><p>16,385,068 inhabitants in year 2016 (ranked 65th)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_column_2 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_3 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_1 et_pb_blurb et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_text_align_center et_pb_blurb_position_top et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_content\"><div class=\"et_pb_main_blurb_image\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><span class=\"et-pb-icon\">\ue01f<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_container\"><h4 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Area<\/h4><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_description\"><p>283,561 km2<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_column_3 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_3 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_2 et_pb_blurb et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_text_align_center et_pb_blurb_position_top et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_content\"><div class=\"et_pb_main_blurb_image\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><span class=\"et-pb-icon\">\ue01d<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_container\"><h4 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Capital<\/h4><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_description\"><p>Quito<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_row_2 et_pb_row et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_4 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_1 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module et_pb_text_align_justified\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p><span style=\"color: #37b0cd; font-size: 20pt;\">Currency<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Since 2000 the official currency is U.S. dollar. Ecuadorian coins have different symbols but have the same value as U.S. cents \u2013 nickels, dimes, quarters and half dollars. The VAT, or Impuesto de valor agregado, is 12% in Ecuador. Many exclusive or chain restaurants do include a 10% of the service charge, in this case it is not mandatory to leave the tip for the staff. It is common that small and local restaurants do not include a service charge, so if you wish you can leave 10% on top of the bill which is always appreciated.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_section_2 et_pb_section et_pb_fullwidth_section et_section_regular et_block_section\"><section class=\"et_pb_fullwidth_header_0 et_pb_fullwidth_header et_pb_bg_layout_dark et_pb_text_align_center et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_fullwidth_header_container center\"><div class=\"header-content-container center\"><div class=\"header-content et_flex_module\"><h2 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Available internships in Ecuador<\/h2><div class=\"et_pb_header_button_wrapper\"><a class=\"et_pb_button et_pb_more_button et_pb_button_one\" href=\"http:\/\/pic-management.com\/en\/students\/internship-offers\/?show_results=1&#038;query=&#038;location=ecuador\">Internships in Ecuador - Vacancies<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_fullwidth_header_overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_fullwidth_header_scroll\"><\/div><\/section><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_section_3 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section\"><div class=\"et_pb_row_3 et_pb_row et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_5 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_2 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module et_pb_text_align_justified\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p><span style=\"color: #37b0cd; font-size: 20pt;\">Weather<\/span><\/p>\n<p>It has an equatorial climate, in the Andes there is a mountainous climate with the climate levels, in the altitude of 3000 to 4500 m, there is a moderate mountain climate, the average annual temperature is 4 \u2103 to 8 \u2103. The coastal zone has a tropical climate, with an average annual temperature from 23\u2103 to 26\u2103 with the influence of the cold Peruvian current. The Ecuadorian weather can change at any time and anywhere in the country. In Ecuador there are two seasons: rainy and dry. However, in every region of Ecuador, these seasons differ significantly. The best time to travel is between May and September.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_tabs_0 et_pb_tabs et_pb_module\"><ul class=\"et_pb_tabs_controls clearfix\"><li class=\"et_pb_tab_nav_item_0 et_pb_tab_nav_item et_pb_tab_0 et_pb_tab_active\"><a class=\"et_pb_tab_nav_item_link\" href=\"#\">Quito<\/a><\/li><\/ul><div class=\"et_pb_all_tabs\"><div class=\"et_pb_tab_0 et_pb_tab clearfix et_pb_active_content et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_tab_content\"><p>When it comes to the weather, the best times to go to Quito is in the months of January, May, June, July, August, September and October. Between June and September the climate is good and the average maximum temperature 18\u2103. The rainy season is during the months of March, April, November and December. The worst weather is in October and December, when the rainfall level reaches 609mm per month.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_row_4 et_pb_row et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_6 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_3 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module et_pb_text_align_justified\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p><span style=\"color: #37b0cd; font-size: 20pt;\">The best times to go to Ecuador<\/span><\/p>\n<p>The climate in Ecuador is tropical equatorial. On the coast and the Galapagos Islands it depends on the Ocean\u2019s currents. Traveling in this area from January to April may be quite bothersome, due to the hot rainy season prevailing there, characterized by heat, which is interrupted by heavy rainfall. A good time to travel to these areas is the period from May to December, then the rainfall occurs less often although the sky is often cloudy and the temperature is lower. Another advantage of this period may be the lack of crowds, because most Ecuadorians rest on the coast during the hot and rainy season.<\/p>\n<p>In the Amazon region called - Oriente, a good time to travel, is the time from January to April. To travel in this region, it is recommended to travel by waterway. Hiking in the mountain invites you to visit throughout the year. The dry season prevails there from June to September. Differences between seasons are usually not very noticeable.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Here are all of our<\/strong> <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/pic-management.com\/en\/students\/internship-offers\/?show_results=1&amp;query=&amp;location=ecuador\"><span style=\"color: #33cccc;\">internships in Ecuador<\/span><\/a> available right now !<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><u>Tourist Seasons in Ecuador<\/u>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Low Season: May, June and November.<\/li>\n<li>High Season: February, March, April, October.<\/li>\n<li>Very high Season: early January, mid-June, July, August, September and December.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_row_5 et_pb_row et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_7 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_4 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module et_pb_text_align_justified\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p><span style=\"color: #37b0cd; font-size: 20pt;\">Time difference<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Ecuador has only one standard time zone: UTC \/ GMT -5 hours. There is no summer time. The time difference between i.e. Quito and London is 6h and between Quito and Central European countries it is a 7h difference.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_row_6 et_pb_row et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_8 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_5 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module et_pb_text_align_justified\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p><span style=\"color: #37b0cd; font-size: 20pt;\">Phone and Internet<\/span><\/p>\n<p>It is possible to use your mobile phone in Ecuador. From the main phone providers Claro, Movistar, CNT, you can purchase a SIM Card for less than 4 \u20ac 42 and you can easily communicate via WhatsApp, Facetime, Messenger etc.<\/p>\n<p>For international calls:<\/p>\n<p>-\u00a0<strong>From the UK to Ecuador<\/strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong>00 + 593 + city code + number of the correspondent.<br \/>-\u00a0<strong>From Ecuador to the UK:<\/strong>\u00a000 + 44 + number of the correspondent.<\/p>\n<p>The main access for citizens to casualty and emergency assistance is through the 24 hours Single Emergency Number: 911. To contact the national police throughout the country dial 101.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_section_4 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section\"><div class=\"et_pb_row_7 et_pb_row et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_9 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_6 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_dark et_pb_module et_block_module et_pb_text_align_center\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p><span style=\"color: #37b0cd; font-size: 20pt;\">The Hotspots in Ecuador which you cannot miss<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Discover all the must-see Travel destinations in Ecuador<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_button_module_wrapper et_pb_button_0_wrapper\"><a class=\"et_pb_button_0 et_pb_button et_pb_bg_layout_dark et_pb_module et_block_module\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lonelyplanet.com\/ecuador\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Learn more<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_section_5 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section\"><div class=\"et_pb_row_8 et_pb_row et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_10 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_7 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module et_pb_text_align_justified\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2>Entry Requirements for an internship in Ecuador<\/h2>\n<p>Ecuador allows tourists to stay in the country for 90 days without a VISA. It is sufficient to hold a European Passport which must be valid min. 6 months at the arrival day. To see if you require a VISA, contact the Embassy of Ecuador in your country or visit Ecuadorian\u2019s immigration and naturalization office. Tourists who are willing to stay longer than 90 days must apply for a tourist extension called a <em>pr\u00f3rroga de turista<\/em>. In order to apply for <em>pr\u00f3rroga de turista<\/em> you need to go to the immigration office. Who is eligible for an extension, however, is also debatable. It\u2019s also a hassle to get an extension. Nevertheless, when entering Ecuador as a tourist you are not allowed to undertake a paid activity. When immigrating as a tourist without a working Visa you can only do an unpaid internship. For all paid activities\/remunerated internships a Visa is mandatory. The Visa must be requested from the Ecuadorian Embassy in your country prior to your departure.<\/p>\n<p>Warning: In case of entering Ecuador through the US it is mandatory to have an ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization). The registration for the Travel Authorization can be made online via their website. The ESTA registration costs 14USD (11\u20ac71) and is valid for 2 years. It is recommended to register for the ESTA at least 72h before the departure (Minimum response time). If purchasing the ESTA at the airport through an agency the costs amount to 50 Euros.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_row_9 et_pb_row et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_11 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_8 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span style=\"color: #37b0cd; font-size: 20pt;\">Good to Know<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><strong>Internships in Ecuador<\/strong> may be your chance to discover this beautiful hidden gem. English internships are available, so do not worry about your level of Spanish !<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_row_10 et_pb_row et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_12 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_9 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module et_pb_text_align_justified\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p><span style=\"color: #37b0cd; font-size: 20pt;\">Useful contacts<\/span><\/p>\n<p>British embassy<br \/>Edificio Citiplaza<br \/>Av. Naciones Unidas y Av. Rep\u00fablica de El Salvador,<br \/>Piso 14<br \/>PO Box 17-17-830<br \/>Quito<br \/>Ecuador<\/p>\n<p>Tel: (593) (2) 3972 200<br \/>Website: https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/world\/organisations\/british-embassy-in-ecuador.es-419<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_row_11 et_pb_row et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_13 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_10 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module et_pb_text_align_justified\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p><span style=\"color: #37b0cd; font-size: 20pt;\">Local information<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Stay tuned about exhibitions, concerts and events, local restaurants and transportation and start feeling like a local in no time through these helpful and free apps :Foursquare, EasyTaxi, Quito Map and City Walk Description. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_row_12 et_pb_row et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_14 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_11 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module et_pb_text_align_justified\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p><span style=\"color: #37b0cd; font-size: 20pt;\">Homesick ?<\/span><\/p>\n<p>join Facebook groups of travelers and expats in Ecuador.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/EcuadorExpats\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/EcuadorExpats\/<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/ExpatWomenofEcuador\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/ExpatWomenofEcuador\/<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":1957,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-3429","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"amp_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.pic-management.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3429","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.pic-management.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.pic-management.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.pic-management.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.pic-management.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3429"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.pic-management.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3429\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":11795,"href":"https:\/\/www.pic-management.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3429\/revisions\/11795"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.pic-management.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1957"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.pic-management.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3429"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}