
Latin America is the land of departure taxes. Many countries charge departure taxes, and all too often these can only be paid in cash, at the airport, at departure. This can come as an unwelcome surprise to travelers who (like me) may arrive at the airport with no money left in their pockets. Peru is [...]

As of Monday, Nov. 17th, the international departure tax from Quito will increase from USD $40.30 to USD $44.30. This fee must be paid in cash, in either US dollars or Euros. All international travelers must pay the departure fee, so be sure to save some cash for the airport. For domestic flights (including the [...]