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📣 Notas para viajeros

Ecuador is situated on the Equator in northwestern South America. Key sites include the UNESCO World Heritage Galapagos Islands, and the Andean cities of Quito and Cuenca. The country also features active volcanoes, such as Cotopaxi.

• Dress codes vary by region: the mountainous Sierra requires warmer clothing, while the coast is more casual.
• Common greetings include 'buenos días,' 'buenas tardes,' and 'buenas noches.' Handshakes are common for men, while women or cross-gender greetings may involve a kiss on the cheek. When speaking Spanish, use the formal 'usted' when addressing older people or strangers. Local gestures to note include: do not use a downward-facing palm to measure height, and use a downward swipe with the palm facing down when signaling someone to 'come here.'