South American travelers need to be particularly cautious with respect to what they eat and drink and to insect bites. Hepatitis A and Typhoid Fever are the two most common diseases transmitted through food and water. Yellow Fever and Malaria are the most common diseases transmitted by insects. As tempting as it may look, it's best to avoid food cooked by street vendors. In addition to reading the information we provide, you may want to consult our recommended reading list, which includes a number of excellent web sites and books on staying healthy abroad.
Health is always an issue of concern for people traveling abroad.
Most travelers stay healthy throughout their journeys and return home as fit as ever. You have little to worry about if you educate yourself and take sensible precautions. All rights reserved. International and Ecuadorian copyrights apply. Legal Information Sponsor Spotlight Hospital Metropolitano - located in Quito, is Ecuador's most modern and complete medical facility.