Ecuador Warnings Or Dangers

  Iguana Crossing
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      Iguana Crossing
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  • Iguana Crossing, Puerto Villamil
      Iguana Crossing, Puerto Villamil
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  • Puerto Ayora
      Puerto Ayora
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  • Av Charles Darwin, Puerto Ayora
      Av Charles Darwin, Puerto Ayora
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  • be careful walking on very rough  rock surfaces
      be careful walking on very rough rock...
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Reviews from VirtualTourist Members

Polution

by CaptainAmerica

Polution in the big cities of Ecuador (especially in Quito) is a nightmare! That's mainly because of the terrific traffic jam and the old buses and cars.

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Bus stations

by CaptainAmerica

Bus stations (especially in the big cities) are not very safe.Look after your belongings!

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Mompiche : I might be there - Chuis ptet la !

by Maillekeul

I am notariously dangerous... Avoid me (and let me enjoy Mompiche !!!) !!Je suis notoirement dangereux ... Evitez-moi (et laissez moi en paix a Mompiche !!) !!

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Taxi drivers

by daskew

We took taxis tiwce in Quito and both times they attempted to up the price after we had previously agreed on a set fare.

Be careful with... Attention au...

by Maillekeul

... er... no, that was only Stef Reporter....... euh, non, c'etait seulement Stef Reporter...

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water fights

by R.Dettmann

If you travel in the beginning of March you might get very wet. People especialy in the mountain areas celebrate their carnival.

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Yellow fever.

by EricLe_Rouge

Fever comes in different colours. I prefer the yellow one!

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The sun is strong here.

by skullcrusher

Please be sure to use sunscreen! I forgot to pack some when I climbed my first mountain - and my skin was still peeling away 6 days later.

It was recommended to not walk...

by DaveOrlando

It was recommended to not walk up the steps on the hill to the Panecilla (pictured) because of a risk to foreigners (robbery, etc.).

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DO NOT, I repeat DO NOT eat...

by cantjawaiten

DO NOT, I repeat DO NOT eat anything served in a cart off the street, I got very sick and almost died.

Top 3 Hotels in Ecuador

Four Points by Sheraton Quito  Quito

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Hotel Victoria  Cuenca

 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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Samari Spa Resort  Baños

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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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