Best areas in Ecuador:
Main Scene: Tourist zone. Best concentration of venues. Busy but learnable.
Alternatives: Secondary area 15 min by taxi.
Hope this helps.
Best areas in Ecuador
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Adding my experience from 3 weeks ago.
The scene has changed a bit since pre-COVID. Biggest change: prices up 20%.
The scene has changed a bit since pre-COVID. Biggest change: prices up 20%.
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Did you use the local sites or find girls at bars?
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8 Mar 2026 at 22:48
I'd rate it similarly. Solid 7/10 destination.
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9 Mar 2026 at 12:43
Great report, thanks for sharing. I had a similar experience there last month.
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9 Mar 2026 at 23:00
This is outdated info IMO. Things have changed since last year. Current prices are actually lower than what's described here.
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11 Mar 2026 at 17:24
With respect, my experience was more mixed. But maybe I went at the wrong time.
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I was there in January and prices were slightly higher.
Spent about $116/day all-in. Quality was above average.
My tip: midweek is golden hour.
Spent about $116/day all-in. Quality was above average.
My tip: midweek is golden hour.
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What was your total spend roughly? Trying to budget for mine.
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14 Mar 2026 at 03:45
+1 on this. Exactly my experience too. Great destination.
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With respect, my experience was more mixed. But maybe I went at the wrong time.
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15 Mar 2026 at 23:57
This matches my experience. Ecuador is underrated.
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17 Mar 2026 at 07:57
Did you use the local sites or find girls at clubs?
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17 Mar 2026 at 23:47
Quick question — how was the hotel security?
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Interesting take but I think you overpaid. Try going midweek next time.
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20 Mar 2026 at 03:22
Not sure I agree about that area. I found the outskirts to be better value.
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Did you feel safe walking around at night?
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