PRESS RELEASE 030

 Wednesday, October 20, 2021

 (Quito, Pichincha). – Ecuadorian authorities have decreed a State of Emergency for 60 days in order to increase security in specific areas, which may cause an increased presence of police and army in given places.

Tourist operations are not affected in any way and will continue without restrictions.

We encourage tourists to continue with their travel plans and to visit and enjoy Ecuador.

For more information contact:

comunicacion@turismo.gob.ec

Learn about Decree No. 224 by entering: 

https://minka.presidencia.gob.ec/portal/usuarios_externos.jsf

For more information on the resolution of the COE on the capacity for public events go to: 

https://www.gestionderiesgos.gob.ec/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Resoluciones-18-de-octubre2021.pdf