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Communication in Latin America is much easier and much warmer if you speak Spanish, as you will not be considered as a tourist to get money from. Beautiful people, wonderful mountains, volcanos. The slow life rythm.
Ok, so it's not the ACTUAL Amazon, it is nonetheless one of the tributaries flowing from the Andes. On weekend trips we went out to little towns like Tena and Puyo and Shell and went swimming in these swift rivers in the middle of the jungle. I think this picture was taken near Esmeraldes but I took more than one river trip in these very narrow dug-out wood canoes. Much less stable feeling than a canoe, buta also much more fun!
The Quilotoa Circuit is one of my most cherich experiences in South America. This is due in part to the phenomenal scenic spots. However, the most amazing part of the circuit is the cultural immersion one goes through in the region. I recommend you leave the couple of fancy B&B behind and spend your time in the local run guesthouses. For the weak at heart, or the lazy folks like me, there is no need to trek the Quilota Circuit for several local buses and, in their absence, trucks ply the routes of this are. So wonder off the beaten path and spend a few days traveling through the Quilotoa Circuit. In less than a week, you can experience an amazing local market at Zumbahua, you can view the beautiful green lagoon of Quilotoa, you can hike around the lovely town of Chugchilan, and you can ride your way out back to civilization on the back of a milkman who buys milk from the locals. I HIGHLY...
The old town of Quito is very vigorous with vital people. But it was hard for me to walk to the Plaza San Francisco because people advised me to be careful and not to get lost in this town. The old town seemed not to be very safe. People are gathered around street stalls you can got many rare fruis of granadilla or something like cactus. I saw my friend working as a volunteer in Ecuador. He showed me to an Ecuadorian junior school and I found them very vigorous and hopeful for this country. People are kind and the cuisine is delicious.
Take a nice MUDMATH in San Vicente. It's got thermal springs there, so jump in the mud lake. Get Covered then clean up and jump in the thermal springs. Lovely. Sitting in Choclo's bar on the seafront, having a beer and listening to his cool music.
You must have time to come to visit Ecuador, because there are a lot of things to see, we have the mountains, the jungle, the coast and galapagos.Anyway, there are tours that can be adjusted to your needs if you don´t have that much time. I live in the capital, but until now I don't finish to visit my entire country. Every place has its charme.
At the risk of short-changing the diverse mainland, my favorite part of the trip was still the Galapagos. The people are so friendly and welcoming. Perhaps because it's a bit off the beaten track, Ecuador's citizens are not as jaded by the constant stream of tourist traffic.
Ecuador is one of those places where improvisation rules! It has loads of adventure in the air, wherever you go, what ever you do.. Even to take a bus becomes an extreme sport! So, be prepare for everything!!!! What I admire of Ecuador is the fact of having such a variety of weather in just a tiny country, to have the ability to visit the volcanoes, the beach and the jungle with just 5 hours average of travel...Behind this lovely lady :) the Chimborazo, just some kilometers from Riobamba.
I enjoyed the people and just getting to know locals. I think anybody should spend s night or two in a town thats not so popular and eat at local places and have a few beers. Don't hang out with a group of foreigners all the time- that makes experiencing the people nearly impossible. My favorite town was ibarra. Its nice and clean, there are places to hang out but its not very touristy. Many ecuadorians say this is their favorite small city in the country.As far as things to see i guess that depends but alot of the popular places are very nice. I miss the cheap transportation and accomadations. its so easy to get around and i could just get way for a measly 30 or so dollars. Its hard to pick after two years there-there are many.
Day trip to Otavalo and surrounding areas. Our driver-Eduardo is an Otavalan. (see transportation) Also our guide-Diego is from the Amazon, but knows the Otavalan language and people as well. They took us to a small town to sample the cheese and bread on the way up to Otavalo. When we got to Otavalo, Diego suggested looking at the woolen pieces, pick out what we wanted and waiting for he knew people who made the items and we could get them cheaper. Which was what we did. We went to a friend of Eduardo's and Diego's. He showed us his looms, how he works on them. Then he showed us a room where he had at least 40 guinea pigs and a little bar-b-que pit right in the middle. Then we went to his showroom. The most beautiful works! I bought a front button sweater with a hood for $8. Bought 2 scarves for $2 each a small purse for $4. They took us to another friend (Antonio) for lunch. It was...
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Q: Hello I leave in Ecuador next month and i'm looking a spanish school, located in the Pacific Coast. I know there is a school in...
A: Hello Enrico You're right, Montanita is such a touristic place. I understand you want to avoid it. Last year, I have spent one month in a spanish school in Sua, near...
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