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Re: Cotopoxi & Quilatoa trekking

by Sillyb 28 May 2012

Hostal Tiana in Latacunga is a great place to meet up with travellers going to Quilotoa loop and Cotopaxi, and they also arrange trips,…
Re: 7 Days in Ecuador

by Sillyb 28 May 2012

You might want to rethink Montañita which is quite a long way South. The weather at the beach gets cloudy at the end of May and worsens…
Re: 3 Weeks in the Ecuadorian Amazon & 5 Days Before or Post - Need Info

by Sillyb 28 May 2012

The weather at the beach gets cloudy at the end of May and worsens until September when it begins to improve until the end of November,…
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…
RE: 7 Days in Ecuador

by pboae 24 May 2012

Well for photos you could travel via Latacunga to see Cotopaxi and a chunk of the Quilotoa Loop then continue towards Banos. From there…
Re: Climbing Cotopaxi in July 2012

by Bozol 22 May 2012

I am planning in climbing Cotopaxi in the next week from Latacunga. I've been at over 4000m several times in the last ten months, most…
Banos to Cotopaxi

by trebex 20 May 2012

My current plan is to spend two nights in Banos, then head to Latacunga for a night and take a day trip from there to Cotopaxi. But now…
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…
RE: Ecuador Questions

by abbilisia 14 May 2012

You do need to be careful but I think if you have been hiking in other latin american countries you know not to pack around anythign that…
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…
Where in Ecuador

by trebex 09 May 2012

Thanks for the replies to my earlier post. I have 6 full days in Ecuador. I will spend 1.5 to 2 days in Quito. So I'm not sure what…
RE: Quilotoa Loop

by cms315 07 May 2012

Does anyone know if this potential itinerary is possible given the hiking distances and bus schedules? Thanks in advance for your help!…
Ecuador Questions

by trebex 07 May 2012

20 days to go and I have a few questions. Feel free to answer any or all of them: 1. I just got the new Moonguide and for all of the…
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…
RE: Itinerary Help

by starturtle 23 April 2012

Hi, I have been doing 2 month trips down to that region of South America the past several years. Perhaps these suggestions might help.…
Itinerary Help

by kc9gpj 22 April 2012

Hey, I am looking for some input on my itinerary. I am not looking to completely hammer out a set itinerary. Instead, I am mostly curious…
RE: Best way in the country

by zararock 18 April 2012

I am in Ecuador right now and I can't say what would be the best route, but this is the route we are doing: Quito 3.5 hours by bus to…
Re: Black Sheep Inn now for Groups Only

by globespinner 15 April 2012

Thank you Sillyb. I will be coming from Quito not Latacunga. I will consider passing through Isinlivi. My map does not show all the…
Re: Black Sheep Inn now for Groups Only

by Sillyb 14 April 2012

Black Sheep is reopening with new managers and will take individual travellers. The date given was 1st May with a proviso that they might…
RE: 3 free days in Quito - itinerary help

by Fieldgate 03 April 2012

Are you in Latacunga now? If you're visitng Cotopaxi you shouldn't miss out Lago Quilotoa. That would be you second day in the area. …
RE: Cotopaxi trip from Guayaquil

by Fieldgate 30 March 2012

I'm not sure about Ambato, but Latacunga is a good base for sure. There are day tours to Cotopaxi and climbing groups organised by local…
Cotopaxi trip from Guayaquil

by tomnixon 29 March 2012

Hey guys, I'm in Guayaquil at the moment and planning on heading to Cotopaxi to climb the volcano. Thinking of getting a bus to Latacunga…
RE: Rec for one stop between Cuenca and Quito

by Fieldgate 26 March 2012

Riobamba is good to relax. If any of you want to try any activities then Latacunga, farther up along the way, would be better. You could…
RE: Ecuador trip itinerary questions

by Fieldgate 18 March 2012

You'll be coming and going to/from Quito. Leave Sat/Sun for the old town Quito, it's worth it. Your time schedule looks very tight and…
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:…