The city has all the facilities and amenities one would expect for a major city, including a number of consulates. You’ll find the UK [04-560400] at Cordova 625 and Padre Solano, the United States [04-323570] on 9 de Octubre 1571 and Garcia Moreno; and the Canadian [04-563580] on Cordova 812 and Rendon, Edificio Torres de la Merced. Most Latin american and European countries have embassies and consulates, important for information if you are traveling onward in South america. See the telephone book or inquire at your hotel for further details.

|Article contributed by Dominic Hamilton|||