We did not have any issues with the water. We drank bottles water but used tap water for brushing teeth, etc. I'm not an expert but I don't think the water is as dangerous as it is in parts of Mexico.
The night we returned to Quito from the islands we all arrived really hungry because we missed the chance for lunch in San Cristobal. When we returned to the Hilton Colon we immediately walked two blocks to the nearest McDonald's. I ate a burger that had lettuce and tomato on it and I drank a fountain Coke Zero. I had no issues.
This is information I found from other websites:
It's a well-known fact by every traveler and any health department or organization that food and waterborne diseases are the number one cause of illness in travelers worldwide. This is equally true for travelers in Ecuador. Knowledge is the best weapon against illness and prevention is the best medicine. Relatively mild stomach and intestinal tract problems (diarrhea and occasionally vomiting) due to eating or drinking food contaminated with bacteria or parasites, that foreign immune systems are not accustomed to, are the most common problems but travelers may contract other, more serious, diseases as well. Some stomach irritation can be expected while visiting developing countries, but if symptoms are extreme or last more than a few days, consult a doctor. Educate yourself and follow these precautions to stay healthy on the road.
While in Ecuador, especially during your first 2 weeks, eat only well-cooked food or fruits and vegetables you have peeled yourself, do not eat un-pasteurized dairy products, refrain from eating food sold by street vendors, eat only in restaurants that seem clean, and avoid ice in drinks. It's also a pretty bad idea to try the seafood, although really tempting, as it is one of the most common cause of food poisoning. That includes river shimp and fish from the rainforest. Drinking tap water is not advisable anywhere in Ecuador, so drink only bottled or boiled water or softdrinks. Remember also that water should be boild about twice as long in the Andes because of the altilute (it's boiling but it's not as hot as you think). If you are unable to find bottled drinks or to boil water, you can make water safer by both using a water-purifier that removes both bacteria and viruses and adding iodine tablets to the filtered water. Water-purifiers can be found in most camping/outdoor supply stores. Before you buy a purifier make sure it removes both viruses and bacteria. If it does not, your water may look clean but there will be enough little critters swimming in there to make you sick.
The night we returned to Quito from the islands we all arrived really hungry because we missed the chance for lunch in San Cristobal. When we returned to the Hilton Colon we immediately walked two blocks to the nearest McDonald's. I ate a burger that had lettuce and tomato on it and I drank a fountain Coke Zero. I had no issues.
This is information I found from other websites:
It's a well-known fact by every traveler and any health department or organization that food and waterborne diseases are the number one cause of illness in travelers worldwide. This is equally true for travelers in Ecuador. Knowledge is the best weapon against illness and prevention is the best medicine. Relatively mild stomach and intestinal tract problems (diarrhea and occasionally vomiting) due to eating or drinking food contaminated with bacteria or parasites, that foreign immune systems are not accustomed to, are the most common problems but travelers may contract other, more serious, diseases as well. Some stomach irritation can be expected while visiting developing countries, but if symptoms are extreme or last more than a few days, consult a doctor. Educate yourself and follow these precautions to stay healthy on the road.
While in Ecuador, especially during your first 2 weeks, eat only well-cooked food or fruits and vegetables you have peeled yourself, do not eat un-pasteurized dairy products, refrain from eating food sold by street vendors, eat only in restaurants that seem clean, and avoid ice in drinks. It's also a pretty bad idea to try the seafood, although really tempting, as it is one of the most common cause of food poisoning. That includes river shimp and fish from the rainforest. Drinking tap water is not advisable anywhere in Ecuador, so drink only bottled or boiled water or softdrinks. Remember also that water should be boild about twice as long in the Andes because of the altilute (it's boiling but it's not as hot as you think). If you are unable to find bottled drinks or to boil water, you can make water safer by both using a water-purifier that removes both bacteria and viruses and adding iodine tablets to the filtered water. Water-purifiers can be found in most camping/outdoor supply stores. Before you buy a purifier make sure it removes both viruses and bacteria. If it does not, your water may look clean but there will be enough little critters swimming in there to make you sick.
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