What kind of banking facilities are available on the island?
There is only one bank on the island, Banco del Pacifico, located on the waterfront, just around the corner from New Era. Hours are Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. and Sat., 10 a.m.-12 noon. The ATM/cash machine is outside, is open 24 hours and accepts the following cards: Mastercard, Cirrus, and Maestro. Check on the back of your ATM card to see if it has one of these symbols. Visa card holders can get a cash advance inside the bank. Ask the person sitting at the desk on the right as you enter, and be sure to bring along your passport. Travelers’ checks can be cashed at the bank, but a $5 administrative charge is added every time you cash them, regardless of the amount. Again, you will need your passport. What kind of currency does Ecuador use? Ecuadorian currency was discontinued several years ago. U.S. currency is now the standard and used regularly, both bills and coins. Occasionally, you will receive Ecuadorian coins in change, but their value is equivalent to U.S. currency. However,
