Returned from 13 days in Ecuador. Great trip overall.
Accommodation:
Mid-range Airbnb near the main area. $47/night. Clean and central.
Scene:
Busy and well-organized. Prices were slightly higher than expected.
Quality:
Varied — some great, some average. Had 9 encounters total.
Logistics:
Public transport is good enough. Found great local restaurants.
Safety:
Stick to main areas at night and you are fine.
Overall: 7/10. Good destination, recommend for first-timers.
Happy to answer any questions.
Returning to Ecuador after 3 years — what's different?
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Thanks for the detailed write-up. Very helpful for planning my upcoming trip.
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Agreed on all points. Make sure to get a local SIM.
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Great report, thanks for sharing. Had a similar experience there last month.
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Great report, thanks for sharing. Had a similar experience there last month.
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This matches my experience. Ecuador is worth the trip.
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Been there 10 times now. Still one of my top destinations. The value for money is what keeps me coming back.
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Quick question — how was the transport?
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Been going for years. Scene has shifted a bit but still good.
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Did you use freelancers or find girls at the hotel?
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Also recommend downloading Maps.me before you go. Essential.
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Spot on with the prices. Matches what I paid recently.
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+1 on this. Exactly my experience too. Solid destination.
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Quick question — how was the ATM situation?
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Agreed on all points. Make sure to use a VPN.
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Great report, thanks for sharing. Had a similar experience there last month.
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What was your total spend roughly? Trying to budget for mine.
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Been going for years. Scene has shifted a bit but still good.
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Been there 5 times now. Still one of my top destinations. The friendly atmosphere is what keeps me coming back.
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Did you use dating apps or find girls at the hotel?
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