These are some general guidelines and a checklist to help you pack for your trip to Ecuador: 

Considering Weather:

Expect rain with cold weather, rain with warm weather, warm dry weather, cool weather and all 4 seasons in one day. Do not expect too cold temperatures, as it won’t snow. 

For your flight:

• Backpack
• Valid passport
• Flight itinerary 
• Copy of travel/medical insurance, including number and contact information 
• Debit Card
• Credit card
• Cash (US dollars)
• Refillable water can
• Medication, if applicable
• Changing clothes in the backpack 
• Comfortable walking shoes and hiking ones, rain jacket, hat, sweaters
• Small toiletry bag (Toothbrush/Toothpaste, deodorant, etc)

Luggage:

• 1 big one to be left at Hotel while exploring
• Luggage Tags and Locks
• Backpack for adventures
• Backpack rain cover

Clothing:

• Comfortable clothes for traveling, exploring the rural areas and enjoying in the city
• Long sleeves shirts and pants for trekking in Mindo and the Amazon Rainforest
• T-shirts (synthetic or wool, quick drying)
• Hiking Pants (Quick dry, Lightweight)
• Waterproof/windproof Jacket & Pants
• Sun Hat or Cap
• Sleepwear
• Sweaters
• Jacket
• Bathing suit

Footwear:

• Walking shoes – comfortable, casual for travel/town wear
• Hiking boots – supportive, good tread, and waterproof
• Hiking Socks (Synthetic or Wool)
• Slippers for Papallacta hot springs

 Personal accessories:

• Sport Sunglasses
• Sunscreen and Lip Balm (30 SPF), sun light falls straight in Ecuador
• Refillable water can 
• Travel Towel, quick drying/lightweight, optional
• Hand sanitizer (bottle of 100 ml-3,4 floz or less)
• Personal First Aid Kit/Medications (Lightweight) 
• Toiletries                                                                                                                                                                       
• Trekking Poles (recommended)
• Electrical Plug Adapter and Converter if necessary 
• Camera and Accessories
• Batteries charger