From $300 to $500 in public hospitals and from $1,000 to $3,000 in private ones. A caesarean section costs from $500 to $1,000 in public hospitals and from $2,000 to $4,000 in private clinics.

Is a resident of Ecuador taxed on income earned abroad?

Yes, income earned abroad by residents, both local and foreign, is taxable.

How are non-residents taxed?

Non-residents pay tax only on income from Ecuadorian sources - at a rate of 25%, withheld at source.

What to do when you visit

What to see in Quito

District

Centro Histórico

The continent's largest and least-altered colonial center, packed with 16th- to 18th-century churches and mansions.

Sight

Iglesia de la Compañía de Jesús

A church whose interior is entirely covered in gold leaf - one of South America's most opulent.

Sight

Basílica del Voto Nacional

A neo-Gothic basilica with gargoyles shaped like native animals and towers open for visitors to climb.

Museum

Museo Casa del Alabado

An elegant pre-Columbian art museum set in a restored colonial house.

Sight

Mitad del Mundo

An equator monument and museum where you can stand with one foot in each hemisphere.

Sight

TelefériQo

A cable car up the slope of Pichincha volcano with a breathtaking view over the whole city and the Andes.

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