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Re: short day trip from Quito

by felix_freire 28 May 2012

On the following link you can find an interesting list of short tours you can do around Quito, all of which are very interesting; I hope…
RE: short day trip from Quito

by lucapal 28 May 2012

Otavalo for the market is the 'classic' day trip....it is quite interesting (though very touristy).
Re: short day trip from Quito

by Sillyb 28 May 2012

All of the above are great little one day trips, If you are interested in markets or bird watching, hiking, biking there are many other…
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…
short day trip from Quito

by worldtraveler44 28 May 2012

any suggestions for short day trips from Quito? we will be there for few days before leaving to the Galapagos and was wondering about…
FL USA to Vilcabamba

by HappyShen 27 May 2012

Hello community, I would like to know which is the best route (money and safe wise) to go to Vilcabamba from Florida, USA...fly to Guayaqui…
9 spare days in South America

by maz81 27 May 2012

Hello, I'm after some ideas/ advice.... I am travelling with a friend from La Paz overland to Buenos Aires then up to Rio de Janeiro.…
3 Weeks in the Ecuadorian Amazon & 5 Days Before or Post - Need Info

by Maktoob 27 May 2012

Buenas Companeros! Arrival Date to Quito: July 7 3 Weeks in Ecuadorian Amazon working with the Minga Achuar Tribes Departure from A…
RE: Venezuela to Ecuador

by thberry 26 May 2012

Hola Haylsberg, You could visit the coat and the beaches and then fly straight from Caracas to Quito via Bogota. Travel safe, All t…
RE: Venezuela to Ecuador

by yaofeng 25 May 2012

You can also go to Punto Fijo, fly to Aruba and from Aruba to Quito. The land route is probably more interesting. I'd don't know if I…
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…
Venezuela to Ecuador

by Haylsberg 24 May 2012

I fly to Caracas on 16th September and headed straight to Angel Falls and being left at Ciudad Boliviar after the tour. From here I don't…
RE: 7 Days in Ecuador

by funkyspelunker 24 May 2012

Taganga is better. It's more scenic and also less people hassling you. Thanks for the tips on staying closer to Quito. I definitely want…
RE: Do i need hiking boots for equador

by jgcp 24 May 2012

Leggings might add an extra layer under jeans etc in really cold places but the times I have been to Ecuador in July the weather has…
RE: 7 Days in Ecuador

by pboae 24 May 2012

There's nothing laid back about Montanita, it's a full-on party town, at weekends anyway. You can take buses from Quito, you don't have…
7 Days in Ecuador

by funkyspelunker 24 May 2012

I have seven days in Ecuador, starting June 4, following a one month trip through Panama and Colombia. This isn't the Galapagos trip for…
RE: First time solo traveller - my itinerary - comments/advice very welcome

by sarahgriffin 23 May 2012

Hi All So I'm back - long time since last post I know, but I've a much more solid plan now. I almost decided not to go but changed my…
Re: Do i need hiking boots for equador

by morboso 23 May 2012

Contrary to popular belief you don`t need hiking boots or even sturdy shoes, cheap but durable covered footwear with ok tread will do…
SAE Quito, May Photography Contest

by saequito 23 May 2012

Travelling or living in Ecuador and have one picture that you think captures the landscape and the spirit? Submit it by Friday for a chance…
Do i need hiking boots for equador

by fritobandito 23 May 2012

Hi there I am going to be heading off to Equador soon and I was wondering if i need hiking boots or just sturdy shoes or if sturdy sandals…
RE: Swimming pools Ecuador

by pboae 23 May 2012

I don't know the exact lengths but Colegio Benalcazar on Portugal and 6 de Diciembre has a fair sized pool that the public can use. There…
Swimming pools Ecuador

by cyclingvet 23 May 2012

Please can anyone tell me whether there are any good 25m or ideally 50m swimming pools in Quito? I don't mind if they are public or in…
Cycle touring in Ecuador

by cyclingvet 23 May 2012

I would like to do a 10 day ride south from Quito on my bike, travelling up to 100km per day. I have not been able to find out much about…
Re: Spanish schools Ecuador and arranging homestay on arrival?

by Carolin_Moe 22 May 2012

Hi Pete, I learned Spanish at Terracentro and I loved every part of it! When I arrived I didn't speak Spanish at all and was wondering…
Home base in Galapados

by freddywest 22 May 2012

We plan to fly from Quito to the islands on or near June 14th. We plan to see as much as possible with the least amount of time possible…