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Re: Cuenca

by Sillyb 28 May 2012

Beautiful city, lots of museums, colonial architecture, art galleries, good food, plenty of hotels, large influx of North American retirees…
video: Planet Kapow 42 : Baños to Cuenca

by ateale 23 May 2012

Hi Guys,     Here is the latest video from our journey through central & south america. In this video we travel down from Isinli …
RE: Suggested route for 5-6 days

by vtp 15 May 2012

Thank you Zara. I read some other tips you give on your blog. Very useful! :) ghman, yes I saw that some hostels in Baños help guests…
Re: Suggested route for 5-6 days

by ghman 15 May 2012

You can do a 1 day trip to the to the amazon from Baños as well. The one I took was very similar to the one describes by 1)
Re: Ecuador Questions

by brota 12 May 2012

1 - did some treks around Otavalo and felt very safe but you never know. I have been in Ecuador about 4 months in the last year and never…
RE: Ecuador Questions

by beerfree 07 May 2012

Some rtobberies can happen but with some precautions you should be fine. Obviously leave your passport and most of your money in the hotel…
Re: Getting to and from Otavalo

by Sillyb 28 April 2012

*Of course* there is an excellent collective taxi service from Quito to Otavalo or Ibarra, the price is $8.50 and it leaves from the termina…
Which student itinerary? - 14 days

by rsmalling 23 April 2012

I'm a high school Spanish teacher taking a group of students on a trip in June 2013. I'm trying to decide between a couple 14-day pre-packag…
RE: Best way in the country

by staggra1 17 April 2012

It sounds like a good plan to get to see the country. Note that from Otavalo you might have to go back to Quito anyway to get down to…
RE: 4-5 days in ecuador?

by snowflakes100 12 April 2012

You should defenitely just visit one of the countries. With the itinerary above you will just be on the road/in the air the whole time.…
RE: Choosing between Quito and La Paz

by mundo_propio 11 April 2012

I would prefer Quito. Start with taking a bus to lower altitude and visit Quito at the end. I would probably take a bus to Baños, take…
RE: Volunteering in Ecuador – Advice needed

by esau 11 April 2012

I spent four weeks in November at Yanacocha Animal Rescue Centre (ten minute drive from terminal terrestre Puyo) and I loved it. The owners,…
Re: Quito to Banos

by morboso 09 April 2012

Buses direct from Quitumbe to Baños run about every hour. However buses to Ambato on the main highway leave much more frequently, you…
Rec for one stop between Cuenca and Quito

by stacylynn12 26 March 2012

Hello, My family has been traveling for 9 months and alas we find ourselves (after having no schedule at all) with only 2 days to travel…
RE: Advice on Itinerary?

by mpjohans 25 March 2012

Of those places I've only been to Baños, which is a nice place to relax for a few days. Did the waterfall tour by bus, and that was actually…
RE: Choosing between Quito and La Paz

by jgcp 19 March 2012

The town people bike down from Baños to is Puyo and if you don't want to peddle back up the mountains you can get the bus and put your…
RE: Ecuador - where to stay & what to see...

by Fieldgate 18 March 2012

There are a few hostals in Plaza Santo Domingo, in old town. Budget range US$ 12 for a sigle room with bathroom. Other places to visit:…
RE: backpacking ecuador

by seoane 15 March 2012

Near by Quito there is a market call Otavalo, almos same prices than Quito, but for pictures is for sure the best place on earth... to…
RE: Puyehue Volcano eruption and state of the Baños de Caulle trek?

by jaloisio 15 March 2012

The Puyehue park is big, El Caulle sector is where the volcano is located. It is a very active region, Puyehue volcano is just one big…
Highly recommended!

by Justoadventure 10 March 2012

Plantas & Blanco: a youth hostal with a great potential. I had the best breakfast ever!! Hugh and fairly priced. Staff is nice and, although…
Amazing Banios!!

by Marben 10 March 2012

I made a reservation at Plantas & Blanco in Banios, Ecuador through another canadian friend who stayed there. I was quite happy to do…
RE: Ecuador - Advice required please

by jgcp 06 March 2012

I'm surprised nobody has mentioned the Quilitoa Loop and the markets en route. I preferred the Saquisili animal market to the Otavalo…
RE: South America in a shoe.....on a string!

by Freddobonanza 03 March 2012

Hey Colly, My girlfriend and I are near the end of a 315 day journey mainly around the coast of South America surfing. You might be inte…
RE: Puyehue Volcano eruption and state of the Baños de Caulle trek?

by toraheide 01 March 2012

We wrote to CONAF asking about the state of the trek, and here is what they said: +Buenas tardes:+ +Con respecto a su consulta le comuni…
Re: Baños de Caulle trek - open or not?

by toraheide 01 March 2012

We wrote to CONAF asking the same thing, and here is what they said: +Buenas tardes:+ +Con respecto a su consulta le comunico que el…