Ecuador forum
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RE: Ecuador - reservations vs. on-the-fly
by ClearSkies 14 September 2011
I spent 2 1/2 weeks in Ecuador in July, didn't book ahead once, and never had any problems. As has already been said, only a festival…
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Latin America four month budget and voluntary work advice
by EfectoMariposa 14 September 2011
Hi - I am planning a 4 month career break starting November through until early March. I have seen a few posts about this but it seems,…
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Re: visa overstay bad idea?
by sunchaser 14 September 2011
Hi, thanks for the replies, i have some updated info. A friend of mine overstayed his tourist visa a few months ago and he had to pay…
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Planning of 4 month trip to South America
by PrebKarl 14 September 2011
*Hello!* I'm a 23 year old boy from Norway, who is going solo to South America in January, and its my first long journey. I'm in the…
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Planning of 4 months trip to South America
by PrebKarl 14 September 2011
Hey! Im a 23 year old boy from Norway, who is going solo to South America in January. I'm in the early planning of a 4 month trip to…
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Re: traveling through ecuador, peru, bolivia... jan-april 2012.
by melinsa 14 September 2011
Im in Ecuador now doing a sim route but maybe I'll be too far ahead of u as I'll be in Bolivia in jan.
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RE: temperatures in november
by trekker502 14 September 2011
It is the rainy season in the Galapagos and Guayaquil and Quito. Probably frosty in the mornings at higher elevations in the Andes. …
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temperatures in november
by redsfanbob 14 September 2011
I like to pack very light (30 L pack) and only want to bring what's absolutely necessary on my trip. Could anyone give me the extreme…
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RE: Shipping to Ecuador - is customs as bad as peru/bolivia?
by azbuceadora 14 September 2011
I would trust DHL over the post office any time. You should have no worries, then.
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RE: spanish immersion and cheap small safe apt. in cuenca - good idea?
by jgcp 14 September 2011
Lots of people fly into Ecuador but leave for Peru or Colombia by bus so you shouldn't have too much trouble hopefully.
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RE: Information on Canoa, Ecuador
by gringoinquito 13 September 2011
Check out the Canoa Thrills website and if you need to email Pete, one of the owners of the surf shak.. It's pretty much an expat hangout…
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Online bus tickets for border crossings
by joannafromsf 13 September 2011
Is it possible to buy bus tickets online, especially for border crossings, eg. from Peru to Bolivia or Bolivia to Brazil? I have a one-way…
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machu picchu
by travellinggeordie 13 September 2011
Hi Guys I`ve just arrived in Peru via Ecuador and will be travelling south to Lima and Cuzco this week. I`m planning to visit Maccu Pich…
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Re: Shipping to Ecuador - is customs as bad as peru/bolivia?
by EVillageNYC 13 September 2011
thanks to you both... i think i feel comfortable. in fact, last night i went ahead with the purchase. The item is a $139 kindle (ebook).…
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spanish immersion and cheap small safe apt. in cuenca - good idea?
by lisacorbett 13 September 2011
I'm heading there at end of October I've been interested in Ecuador since I was a kid and finally get my chance to see a blue footed…
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Re: Shipping to Ecuador - is customs as bad as peru/bolivia?
by morboso 13 September 2011
A new law came into effect about a year ago, if your item is under 4kg and $400 (and for personal use) there "should" be no customs tax.…
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RE: Shipping to Ecuador - is customs as bad as peru/bolivia?
by azbuceadora 13 September 2011
I'm not sure I would trust expensive electronics in the mail. I've picked up small things that family shipped to me, and the duty was…
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RE: travel to cusco/nasca area from ecuador
by leoncollins 13 September 2011
Hi IncaKola can you tell me where you found the $240 flight from Guayaquil to Lima? I am looking to go the other way from Cusco to north…
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Re: Medellin neighborhoods
by Abillyes 13 September 2011
There is a high threat from terrorism in Colombia. (British Embassy Website, who are traditionally understated and not alarmists). You…
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Re: Robberies
by Abillyes 13 September 2011
There is a high threat from terrorism in Colombia. (British Embassy Website) Remember that the British are usually understated! Not in…
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RE: Ecuador with a toddler
by jgcp 13 September 2011
Lots of people form overseas take young children to the Sierra regions but as has been said I would think twice before taking young children…
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Sept-Oct Anyone want to trek Podorcarpus NP and other great spots?
by EVillageNYC 12 September 2011
Hey all! I´m finally crossing into Ecuador and probably be in (near or around) Lojas by Sept 16th or 17th. I have a lot of experience…
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Anyone want to trek Podocarpus National Park .. other great spots?
by EVillageNYC 12 September 2011
Hey all! I´m finally crossing into Ecuador and probably be in (near or around) Lojas by Sept 16th or 17th. I have a lot of experience…
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RE: Travel Buddy Sept 11 to Ecuador
by EVillageNYC 12 September 2011
greetings, i´m heading into ecuador via the southern/central tip and making my way up, most likely, to loja and doing some trekking in…
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Basic report re recent short trip to Ecuador's Sierras (2 weeks).
by alterigor 12 September 2011
Hi All, We just came back from a 2 weeks long trip to Ecuador. We traveled Sierras only (plus Guayaquil where we landed). Below are…
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