24-Hour Helpline Established for Tourists Affected by the Earthquake Thursday

Quito, Thursday April 21, 2016 – Ecuador´s Ministry of Tourism reports that the tourism infrastructure, services and attractions in the Amazon, Andes, Galapagos and parts of the Coast are in excellent condition with airports, hotels, restaurants, tour operators, ground transportation, parks and nature reserves fully operational and welcoming visitors.

All airports in the country (both on the mainland and the islands) are open and operating normal flight schedules with the exception of the Manta airport which is exclusively open to humanitarian aid flights and is expected to resume full commercial service soon. The provinces of Manabí and Esmeraldas, located closest to the earthquake´s epicenter, suffered the most damage. (See complete document)

Ministry of Tourism