One of the most important aspects that you should prepare for when traveling abroad or if you planning to stay oversees for extended periods is a good health care insurance.Simply your local healthcare if they have options of coverage when you outside the country. And if they don't have such options, it time to search for the best international health insurance that would perfectly suit your needs.
One of the best example of these companies are Global Health Insurance, Pacific Prime, Bupa, Integra Global, MediCare International, Atena, Global Health, etc.
Link: Medical: health insurance, Ecuador forum