Ministry of Tourism

Communiqué No. 006

March 18, 2023

(Quito, Pichincha). – After the 6.5 magnitude earthquake registered this Saturday, March 18 at 29.12 km of Balao, we inform the members of the tourism industry that this State portfolio has activated its protocols to assist and resolve, on a permanent basis, all concerns related to tourism activities.

In case is needed, contact us via WhatsApp at +593-998570334.

Also, this Service contacts are available in the following provinces:

-Imbabura, Carchi, Esmeraldas, Sucumbíos, Orellana, Napo and Pichincha (except for Quito): Christian Garzón +593-959881928

-Cotopaxi, Tungurahua, Chimborazo, Pastaza, Azuay, Cañar, Morona Santiago, Zamora Chinchipe, Loja and El Oro: María Rosa Aguirre +593-984894799

-Guayas, Manabí, Santa Elena, Los Ríos, Bolívar and Santo Domingo de los Tsáchilas: Fanny Condo +593-998763405

-Galapagos: Felipe Álava +593-998242550

At the moment, airport and land transport services, as well as accommodation establishments, restaurants, cafes, among others in the tourism sector, have not reported severe damage to infrastructure and are fully operational.

We invite you to stay informed through our official channels:

TWITER: @TurismoEc

FACEBOOK: @MinisterioTurismoEcuador

We remind you that we have a monitoring chat for your permanent information.