Visited Ecuador for 12 days. Enjoyable experience. Scene is improved. Pricing up slightly.
Spent $70/day. Best part: GFE quality.
Overall: 9/10. Would return.
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Ecuador — what to pack
Started by DCExplorer · 18 Mar 2026 · 206 views
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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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22 Mar 2026 at 14:25
Spot on with the prices. That matches what I paid in February.
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22 Mar 2026 at 19:29
100% agree. The quality is hard to beat.
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23 Mar 2026 at 11:29
Just booked my flights! Thanks for the motivation.
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How long did it take to feel comfortable and find the good spots?
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23 Mar 2026 at 22:34
Can confirm. Was there 2 weeks ago and everything checks out.
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23 Mar 2026 at 23:51
Quick question — how was the Uber availability?
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24 Mar 2026 at 09:34
Agreed on all points. Make sure to bring small bills.
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24 Mar 2026 at 14:05
Been going for years. The scene has improved recently.
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Thanks for the write-up. Very helpful for my upcoming trip.
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This is outdated info IMO. Things have changed since last year. Current prices are about the same than what's described here.
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25 Mar 2026 at 17:25
Did you feel safe walking around at night?
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25 Mar 2026 at 21:12
How does it compare to Thailand?
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Hmm, I had a different experience. Prices were higher when I went. Maybe timing matters.
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Saving this thread for my trip planning. Gold mine of information.
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100% agree. The atmosphere is hard to beat.
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26 Mar 2026 at 10:48
This is outdated info IMO. Things have changed since the new laws came in. Current prices are about the same than what's described here.
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I'd also recommend downloading Google Translate before you go. Essential.
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