Visited Ecuador for 7 days. Solid experience. Scene is improved. Pricing fair.
Spent $59/day. Best part: variety.
Overall: 8/10. Solid destination.
AMA.
Ecuador — overrated?
Started by ScottishSteve · 14 Mar 2026 · 1207 views
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Adding my experience from February.
The scene has changed a bit since pre-COVID. Biggest change: better quality overall.
The scene has changed a bit since pre-COVID. Biggest change: better quality overall.
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Just booked my flights! Thanks for the motivation.
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Saving this thread for my trip planning. Gold mine of information.
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Adding my experience from 3 weeks ago.
The scene has improved since pre-COVID. Biggest change: prices up 20%.
The scene has improved since pre-COVID. Biggest change: prices up 20%.
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Not sure I agree about that area. I found the outskirts to be better value.
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I was there in January and prices were slightly higher.
Spent about $108/day all-in. Quality was above average.
My tip: midweek is golden hour.
Spent about $108/day all-in. Quality was above average.
My tip: midweek is golden hour.
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Not sure I agree about that area. I found a different part to be better value.
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Agreed on all points. Make sure to use a VPN.
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+1 on this. Exactly my experience too. Great destination.
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Did you feel safe walking around at night?
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Hmm, I had a different experience. Prices were higher when I went. Maybe timing matters.
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Nice report. Heading there next month — exactly the intel I needed.
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Did you use the local sites or find girls at clubs?
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Did you use an agency or find girls at bars?
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Any restaurant recs for the daytime?
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Excellent write-up. This is why this forum is the best resource out there.
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Did you feel safe walking around at night?
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I'd also recommend downloading WhatsApp before you go. Essential.
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