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	Just try and get close to Chimborazo Tip Rating:

Updated By richiecdisc on February 20, 2008

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Urbina: highest point on now
defunct Andes Railway

by richiecdisc

It’s hard to call Chimborazo off the beaten path. After all, it is Ecuador’s highest peak at nearly 21,000 feet and is easy to arrange climbs even on short notice but the average tourist is unlikely to see more than a fleeting glimpse of the great extinct volcano from either the plane or bus if they are lucky. If you really want to get close to the massive peak, please check out the details on my Chimborazo page.

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	Manta : Learn Spanish - Apprenez l'espagnol Tip Rating:

By Maillekeul on August 31, 2003

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We had great time with the Buchelis and we lerarned a more than basic spanish thanks to the lovely teachers of this school... A good address to learn this language next to the ocean...

On s'est beaucoup amuses en compagnie des Bucheli, directeurs de l'ecole, et on a appris un espagnol plus que correct grace a des profs bien sympas... Une bonne adresse pour apprendre cette langue pas loin de l'ocean...

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Phone: (593-5) 610-838

Website: www.surpacifico.k12.ec

Other Contact: Avenida 24 y Calle 15

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	Jipijapa : Eat in the street !! Mangez dans la rue Tip Rating:

By Maillekeul on August 31, 2003

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Jipijapa

by Maillekeul

I know it would normally be considered as a fool advice but we did not regret it at all ! Empanadas,olives,papas,salchipapas, hamburgers... It is worthwhile !
Taste the Ecuador Street Food in Jipijapa more than in any other place (our stomach made it through only in this peculiar place : believe us !).
Furthermore, there are not many restaurants in Jipijapa...

Je sais que ce conseil pourrait apparaitre comme un appel au suicide, mais vous n'allez pas le regretter !
Empanadas,olives,papas,salchipapas, hamburgers... Ca vaut le coup !
Testez la cuisine de rue equatorienne a Jipijapa plus que partout ailleurs (notre estomac n'en a pas ressenti les consequences : croyez-nous !).
De plus, il n'y a pas beaucoup de restaurants a Jipijapa...

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	Tree Houses...if you wish Tip Rating:

Updated By PrunedInWA on May 20, 2004

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Near Montanita, Ecuador is an ecological "resort" called Alandaluz. All of the buildings are constructed of bamboo and other local materials, the wind breaks through for, of course, NATURAL air conditioning. The accommodations are built in trees featuring compost toilets (outside, as are the showers) and other natural necessities. All of the gourmet food in the restaurant is fresh, organic and to die for. They also have a great little bar/hut where we had our first experience with "Flaming Cucarachas"! I haven't been there since '95 but I talked to an Ecuadorian who runs a stand at our Farmer's Market and he says they've made even more improvements since then, that it's even better than before! So don't miss it! It's an unforgettable experience!! Did I mention it's on the beach?! Beautiful!

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	Volcano Cotopaxi Tip Rating:

By R.Dettmann on March 18, 2003

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by R.Dettmann

If you are fit enough try to climb the volcano Cotopaxi. It is such a great experience. You will get up at 0.00 o’clock and after a quick breakfast you will start to climb it. It took me 7 hours to get to the summit. I was so exhausted. The bad news: I had to get down again. The amazing view and landscape helped me with that.

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Phone: (593-3)811199

Website: Neiges Tour Operator: tierrazerotours@hotmail.com

Other Contact: Latacunga - best place to book

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	Puerto Lopez : Agua Blanca - go further on ... Tip Rating:

By Maillekeul on August 31, 2003

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You will find this !!! Vous
verrez ca !!!

by Maillekeul

We lost ourselves in Agua Blanca, a reserve next to Puerto Lopez...
And it was very nice !!!
We had the opportunity to talk with people living in Agua Blanca and they are very sweet, nice and will smile without any bias ...

Sortez du circuit...

On s'est un peu perdu a Agua Blanca, une reserve pres de Puerto Lopez... Mais, on regrette pas. On n'a pu discuter avec les habitants de cette reserve, et ils etaient des plus accueillants...

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	Check out roadside markets Tip Rating:

By pchamlis on April 5, 2003

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Andean Hog Market, Ecuador

by pchamlis

If you'd really like to blend in and check out life in rural Andean Ecuador, I'd suggest that you pull in and stop at some of the road side "farmer's markets". It's a chance to see how the locals deal with each other, and you'll understand the basic system of dependencies in the small towns and villages of the Andes.

Be careful what you do and say, though....you might accidently buy a pig.

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	Visit Sr. Alfonso, a master of Andean music! Tip Rating:

By pchamlis on April 11, 2003

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Sr. Alfonso Cachiguango of
Peguche, Ecuador

by pchamlis

If you're in the Peguche area, try to hook up with Alfonso Cachiguangu. He's a master wind-flute maker, as well as an international recording artist. If you make contact in advance, it is possible to visit Sr. Alfonso at his home in Peguche, where he will demonstrate the techniques of playing and building the lovely wind flutes that are played throughout the Andes. You'll also be able to purchase a cassette tape or CD of Sr. Alfonso's work, usually with his "Grupo Cultural", which he calls Nanda Manachi.

This is a couple of hours very well spent for music aficionados. Note, besides the home phone number listed below, Sr. Alfonse can be contacted via fax at 02-225-055. He lives in Peguche, Ecuador. Messages can also be left at the Hosteria Peguche Tio, which is located at Panamericana Norte, Km 2 1/2 in Peguche. The fax number there is 06-922-619.

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Phone: 06-922-669 (Alfonso's number)

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	Zaruma Tip Rating:

By mickybleck on July 23, 2005

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Zarum architecture

by mickybleck

If You are on Your way to/from the Peruvian border, the old gold-mining town of Zaruma is a nice place to stop by. It used to be the capital of the province of El Oro and has the typical architecture of gold-mining towns that reminds of the "wild west". Visits to the old mine can be arranged at the town hall.
There are some little plantations in the area.
I liked the place most because I stayed at the house of a teacher I met on the bus and got some insight into to the life of the lokals.

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	Cuyobeno National Park Tip Rating:

Updated By lenoreva on March 19, 2003

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sunset in Cuyobeno

by lenoreva

From Lago Agrio in the Sucumbios province, you can take a trip to Cuyobeno national park. We found a guide in Lago Agrio and organized canoes to take us out through the rivers and lakes. The scenery is breathtaking! We camped on an island where there was also the possiblity to stay in cabins.

Two warnings: Although this seems to be a great place to go swimming, there are piranhas here! They have actually never attacked humans in this particular stretch of water, that usually happens along the Amazon itself. The bigger danger is the oil pollution (see my warnings travelouge). But hey, we went swimming anyway!

Secondly, the Lago Agrio area is becoming increasingly more dangerous as drug gangsters from Colombia try to escape the pressure there. Check the current situation before you go.

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