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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.
Alausi is a small village about 1 or 2 hours away from Riobamba. The people very nice, humble, the landscape is beautiful, there is a train ride that takes you to "La Nariz Del Diablo" this train takes up up to a mountain peak and comes back in reverse, the senic view is out of this world, you can ride the train on the top of the train. This is a must do, if yu like adventure and nature. If you need more help do not hesitiate to contact me I will help you.happy travels,Julia :)
Avoid places like :BanosGo to Cuenca , Ambato, and we know a smart place (unspoiled) at the Pacific : the isle Muisné.We slept there in "our private hotel" at the beach for 3 dollar , drinking a caiperinia for 1 dollar with our feet in the sands!!!!!!
Don't forget to visit Otavalo and a bus trip to Banos is worth it as well. Banos is where Ecuadorians go for vacation and it is truly a beautiful place. Take a horse riding trip or rent a mountain bike.
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!
Well, as in most of the country, buildings are somewhat unfinished, even in Quito, the capital. The way they're sometimes repaired is also pretty weird, as security means are less than the required european standard. A single net with big holes is supposed to prevent stones from falling (look at the picture).Comme dans la majorite du pays, les edifices ne sont pas souvent acheves, et Quito, la capitale, n'echappe pas a la regle. La facon que les ouvriers ont, egalement, de reparer est un peu particuliere, les conditions europeennes basiques de securite etant loin d'etre reunies. Un simple filet avec de gros trous est cense prevenir la chute de pierres (voir photo).
To reach Mompiche, you have two options : waiting for a bus or a car that rides on the narrow path leading to the village, or walking...Walking may be an interesting experience also, for the landscapes, the sounds of the jungle (birds, insects, howler monkeys) and the fauna (nice biiiig spiders !).Pour rejoindre Mompiche, vous avez deux options : attendre qu'un bus ou qu'une voiture vous emmene sur le chemin sinueux qui mene au village ou marcher.Marcher est une experience fascinante, pour les paysages, les bruits de la jungle (oiseaux, insectes, singes hurleurs) et pour la faune (des groooosses araignees notamment !).
Guayaquil... Lima... Same story, same fight...Big cities, no charm (though the Malecon 2000 is beautiful... but still not charming !) crowded streets, buidings and everything else you may have in the biggest city of your country... So why do you want to stay here ???Guayaquil, Lima, meme combat. Grosses villes sans charme (bien que le Malecon 2000 soit beau, il reste sans charme !), plein de gens, rue bondees, traffics et gros buildings. Bref, allez dans la plus grosse ville de votre pays, et ce sera pareil... Alors pourquoi venir ici ?
This is just a brillant book you must read before coming to Montecristi, the city of panamas...C'est un super petit bouquin que vous devez lire avant de venir a Montecristi, la ville des panamas... Il existe une traduction en francais (difficile a trouver) : la route du panama (ou un truc dans le genre).
Visit the local markets - look at the peoplemerchandising their products - if it are vegtables or even living cows - it is a joy for the eye ! And so colorful ! But respect the rule of taking pictures - ask first !
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6 Reviews and 82 Opinions I knew this hotel as the Sheraton Quito, but I suppose that it was, at least at one time, a Four...
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1 Review and 46 Opinions I arrived without a reservation at the end of a long and exhausting day (see my Alausi page). The...
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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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