There have been disputes at the Columbian-Ecuadorian border. However, these disputes have been isolated towards corporate oil companies in that area. Evex does not provide any trips near those areas. Ecuador has converted its national currency Sucres to US Dollars. There are plenty of exchange houses and banks in the cities.
Ecuadorian cuisine is fabulous.
Unlike Mexican cuisine, Ecuadorian dishes are not very spicy. The Ecuadorian diet is not restricted to any particular meat or fish. They eat chicken, beef, goat, pork, fish and seafood. Vegetarians will not find it too difficult to find alternatives. Do not eat undercooked meat or raw veggies without washing them in soap and warm water.