Has anyone been to Ecuador recently? Looking for the latest intel.
Specifically interested in:
- Current price ranges
- Best areas right now
- Any safety concerns to be aware of
- Apps or platforms to use
I was there last year and had a good time. Wondering if things have changed.
Keen to hear from anyone who has been recently.
Cheers
Language barrier in Ecuador — how bad is it?
Started by MelbourneMarc · 27 Feb 2026 · 1553 views
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Also recommend downloading Google Translate before you go. Essential.
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1 Mar 2026 at 06:50
Adding my experience: scene has evolved since pre-COVID. Biggest change: some old spots closed.
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Also recommend downloading Google Translate before you go. Essential.
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2 Mar 2026 at 17:50
Can confirm. Was there recently and everything checks out.
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2 Mar 2026 at 20:50
Also recommend downloading Maps.me before you go. Essential.
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Great report, thanks for sharing. Had a similar experience there last month.
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4 Mar 2026 at 10:50
This matches my experience. Ecuador is one of my favorites.
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4 Mar 2026 at 20:50
Can confirm. Was there recently and everything checks out.
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4 Mar 2026 at 23:50
Nice report. Heading there next month — exactly the intel I needed.
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5 Mar 2026 at 16:50
Spot on with the prices. Matches what I paid recently.
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Adding my experience: scene has stayed the same since pre-COVID. Biggest change: prices up 15-20%.
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Nice report. Heading there next month — exactly the intel I needed.
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8 Mar 2026 at 18:50
Great report, thanks for sharing. Had a similar experience there last month.
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Did you use freelancers or find girls at the hotel?
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What was your total spend roughly? Trying to budget for mine.
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Great report, thanks for sharing. Had a similar experience there last month.
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Different experience for me. Prices were about the same when I went.
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Quick question — how was the transport?
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Different experience for me. Prices were about the same when I went.
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