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, there is a shortage of change on the island. Don’t bring any bills larger than $20, and it’s often difficult to get change for a $20 bill. The bank usually will change bills, but sometimes it runs short of change also. It’s a good idea to bring a quantity of small bills along with you. (Note: the same change situation is the case on mainland Ecuador as well.
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, there is a shortage of change on the island. Don’t bring any bills larger than $20, and it’s often difficult to get change for a $20 bill. The bank usually will change bills, but sometimes it runs short of change also. It’s a good idea to bring a quantity of small bills along with you. (Note: the same change situation is the case on mainland Ecuador as well.) Can I use a credit card on the island? You can use a credit card for nice restaurants, but you are unlikely to want to count on using one. Any place that accepts them will charge you a significant additional fee for its use. Most stores, markets, hotels, and small restaurants (the majority) will accept only cash. What are some typical food prices on the island? In a variety of small mark
