Ecuador Local Customs

 
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Reviews from VirtualTourist Members

Former Currency of Ecuador

by lenoreva

Since 2000, Ecuador uses US$ as its only legal tender. Its old currency, the sucre is still in use in some rural areas and is very colorful and fun to collect.

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Cuy

by tropicalbirdartist

Cuy is the favorite food of the Quecha, it is Guinea Pig. Good roasted or fried.

Like anywhere, try and speak...

by submarineman

Like anywhere, try and speak the Language. People helped be a lot and I learned a lot but always keep trying.

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My Country is an specie of...

by Gise_Mendez

My Country is an specie of Pre-Columbian Cultures there is ethnic groups that live in Eduador in the four regions that we have: the Coast Rgion, Sierra, Orient and the Island Region.

Did you know? The panama hat...

by lenoreva

Did you know? The panama hat is actually originally from Ecuador. You can buy one fairly cheaply in Jipijapa. Never tell an Ecuadorian that your 'panama' hat is from Panama!

Cuenca has probably got the...

by flyingpig

Cuenca has probably got the most magnificent churches in Ecuador. Don't go away without visiting a few of them.

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The central garden inside the...

by flyingpig

The central garden inside the cathedral of Banos is a very peaceful and charming place.

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For the truely adventurous,...

by K1W1

For the truely adventurous, try the cuy. In our language, that's roasted guinia pig!

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Always try to speak some...

by akram_guirgu

Always try to speak some spanish especially with Taxi drivers, to avoid getting lost sometimes.Do not show off your money you may get robbed.

Do not handle a vendors fruit...

by RosieT

Do not handle a vendors fruit unless you plan on purchasing it.

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Questions and Answers

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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... 

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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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