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Re: Cycle touring in Ecuador
by Sillyb 25 May 2012
If possible try to leave Quito on a Sunday, the ciclopaseo from 09.00 until 15:00 will give you a good head start out of town with no…
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Re: Know of any festival happening within the next month?
by Sillyb 17 May 2012
*Cantonizacion of La Mana* 19th May so a big party there. It's west of Latacunga on the way to Quevedo. *Cantonizacion of Catamayo* 22nd…
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RE: Alternate route
by yamthrower 06 May 2012
I liked a route of Guaranda, Salinas de Guaranda, Guamote (for Thurs market), Aluasi. It's not a straight line, but these places are in…
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RE: Are Columbia & Ecuador so traveled so now tuf to go off-the-beaten-Track?
by yamthrower 14 March 2012
I would say some areas receive lots of tourists/backpackers, and some areas not so. Just don't expect to see the stuff LP list as the…
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RE: essentials
by lucapal 11 March 2012
Which one is 'essential'depends on you,not on us ;-) Personally,if I had to rank these things.........I liked the train ride (sitting…
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essentials
by leckity 11 March 2012
Hi, I'm travelling to Equador on very limited time in June. Can you tell me which of these is essential & which could be left for the…
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Super guide for Chimborazo, Guaranda area
by wellspringcsa 28 February 2012
Carlos Rea is a super and very knowledgable local naturalist guide, very knowledgeable and friendly, with decent English, and a 4WD truck.…
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Any comments/suggestions re: itinery in Ecuador
by DamonATP 27 February 2012
Hola! My partner and myself are heading to Ecuador and Peru for 6 weeks at the end of April. We've planned a rough itinery for the Ecu…
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RE: Looking for ideas for a 8 days in Ecuador
by azbuceadora 11 December 2011
Do some research on Salinas de Guaranda (sometimes referred to as Salinas de Bolivar), not to be confused with the Salinas on the coast.…
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Re: one month to spend in south america first time recommendations??
by dori7 04 November 2011
I suggest skipping Santiago and doing Bolivia, Peru and Ecuador they have the most in common. With one month you can do the following:…
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Latacunga to Guayaquil by bus
by final_transit 05 September 2011
Hello, I am planning to go from Latacunga to Guayaquil by bus. Several reports I've read suggest that this is a exhausting 9 hour journey…
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RE: Equador
by jgcp 23 August 2011
Ok coastal areas - yes you could be more likely to see more wildlife in the north but the central area has great national parks and then…
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Re: Ecuador Tour 1 week- 2 weeks
by Sillyb 26 May 2011
I agree with the response above, but would add:- hidden Gems as in towns- Salinas de Tomebelas near Guaranda, Zaruma the gold mining town,…
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RE: Ecuador Tour 1 week- 2 weeks
by azbuceadora 24 May 2011
When you land in Quito, you'll be in the Andes. Hidden gem: Salinas de Guaranda in Bolívar province. "Hippie" (and New Agey) vibe:…
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Re: Trip report
by Stormbird 15 May 2011
Hey Al, whadda mean, no culture? [Otavalo|http://public.fotki.com/stormbird/ecuador-south-ameri/otavalo-market-ecuador/ecuador92007943.…
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Trip report
by xinloi 14 May 2011
Like most travelers, I expect to die on a trip so don't bother cleaning the house for 6 weeks before leaving. So once again, I was wrong…
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RE: People's experience in Ecuador
by dennistourguide 08 January 2011
The places for you will be: Salaron market, Zumbahua Saturday market, Agato village near Otavalo, Pilaguin area near Ambato, Salinas de…
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Re: carnival in ecuador
by Sundown 07 January 2011
The official holidays are Monday and Tuesday, the 7th and 8th. So hotels in Carnival towns will start filling on Friday, and emptying…
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RE: 2-3 more days in itinerary, what to do with it
by azbuceadora 28 October 2010
Stunning landscape and cultural experience: that would be Salinas de Guaranda in Bolívar province (this is not the Salinas on the coast).…
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Re: carnival in ecuador
by gjbailey 19 October 2010
Guaranda rages for Carnaval. Few tourists. Tons of alcohol. Friendly people. Lots of dancing, music, shaving cream, buckets of water,…
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RE: carnival in ecuador
by dennistourguide 16 October 2010
Lots of locals do travel around the Carnival festivities. The most interesting festivals take place at the central Andes. Ambato celebrates…
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Re: Quilotoa loop and transport questions
by greedotron 06 September 2010
Does anybody know if it´s possible to approach the loop from Guaranda and Salinas (Salinas in the Andes, not the beach resort)? Are there…
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5-week trip starting July 6
by chaz32968 27 May 2010
The following is the best trip report I have seen on this forum yet. It is from March, 2009 posted by a girl named Julie. I am using…
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Bus from Latacunga to Salinas de Guaranda
by littleboat5 06 May 2010
Is there any direct bus from Latacunga to Salinas de Guaranda? From Guaranda to Salinas, how frequently does the bus run? is there other…
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