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RE: short day trip from Quito

by azbuceadora 28 May 2012

Depends on what you're interested in, your budget, your travel style, so do some research about Otavalo, Mindo, Cotopaxi, Pappallacta…
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: 3 Weeks in the Ecuadorian Amazon & 5 Days Before or Post - Need Info

by jgcp 27 May 2012

There are some great waterfalls between Banos and Puyo and on the way to Mindo.There is also a lovely waterfall and pool for swimming…
Adventure Advice

by kaplina 21 May 2012

We will be traveling to Ecuador in July, arrive on the 16th and depart on the 24th, so we have 7 full days that we would like to fill…
Ecuador to Peru to Bolivia *Border Advice Needed!*

by Hinterloper 21 May 2012

Hello :) I've finally decided it's time to go on that South American trip I've always wanted. I've done a bit of research and it appears…
RE: Is $500 a month: realistic budget in Bolivia, Peru, Paraguay and Ecuador?

by yamthrower 20 May 2012

Also spanish study will up your budget. A specific recommendation for being super cheap and studying spanish in Ecuador would be Otavalo…
Re: Ecuador to Colombia - how to cross the border?

by RojoCereza 16 May 2012

Does anyone know which bus station the Quito to Tulcan, or Quito direct to Bogota leave from? Is it Carcelen bus station? The same one…
RE: Suggested route for 5-6 days

by jgcp 14 May 2012

Or you could do the Quilito Loop and include the Thursday market at Saquisili as it is less touristy than the Otavalo market but you…
Sugested route for 4-5 days

by vtp 13 May 2012

Hello! I am trying to organize a trip to Ecuador in mid June for my partner and me and I am overwhelmed with the range of choices this…
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…
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: Going to Ecuador, but which city?

by Pigletinoz 05 May 2012

Not sure why you are concerned about the airports???? Cuenca would be the best choice - lovely colonial city, not too big, not too small…
RE: Chimborazo Early May 2012

by EvaMarita 02 May 2012

Hi there, I´m still in Otavalo and checking the mountain-forecaste.com all days but the wheather looks pretty bad for climbing. Any news…
RE: Camera shops in Colombia

by Peregrinef 29 April 2012

Yep, on a bus from Quito to Otavalo. The police did not seem in the slightest bit surprised. These guys are good. I was amazed that they…
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: Camera shops in Colombia

by Peregrinef 26 April 2012

Thanks for the advice. Yep, they're probably available in Ecuador, but we're in Otavalo at the moment and heading north. Don't really…
RE: Getting to and from Otavalo

by yamthrower 25 April 2012

I agree, you should definitely make the completion of your research a priority.
Re: Getting to and from Otavalo

by Ethen0630 25 April 2012

I think that time matter for you. If i am true you can compromise with your accommodation, If you will then please hire a van for you…
RE: Getting to and from Otavalo

by morboso 25 April 2012

Or you could do a daytrip with a tour company like carpe DM for $25 and get to visit other surrounding places like cotacachi.
RE: Getting to and from Otavalo

by Pigletinoz 25 April 2012

Just take the bus! There is no collective system. I honestly have never waited more than 10 minutes (and usually only 2 minutes) for a…
RE: Getting to and from Otavalo

by yamthrower 25 April 2012

It'll kind of work similar as Peru, you show up at the northern Quito bus terminal, and will be put quickly on a bus. There's not really…
RE: Getting to and from Otavalo

by beerfree 25 April 2012

I was there a long time ago but there is a lot of different transport avaible. I would not spend that money on a private car. Public transpo…
Getting to and from Otavalo

by dizzyhytes 24 April 2012

I'd like to go to Otavalo and from my research, I can take the public bus which is $2, or arrange a private trip by car which is $45-55.…
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…