Returned from 5 days in Ecuador.
Accommodation:
Guest house near the action. $43/night.
Scene:
As described in recent reports. Negotiation possible.
Highlights:
Great provider on day 3.
Overall: 7.5/10 - One of my favourites.
Happy to answer questions.
Returning to Ecuador after 3 years
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100% agree. The variety is hard to beat.
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Hmm, I had a different experience. Prices were lower when I went. Maybe timing matters.
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Great report, thanks for sharing. I had a similar experience there last month.
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How does it compare to Thailand?
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Not sure I agree about that area. I found a different part to be better value.
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Can confirm. Was there 2 weeks ago and everything checks out.
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Thanks for the write-up. Very helpful for my upcoming trip.
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Any restaurant recs for the daytime?
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Great report, thanks for sharing. I had a similar experience there last month.
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I'd rate it similarly. Solid 9/10 destination.
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Quick question — how was the Uber availability?
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Agreed on all points. Make sure to bring small bills.
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What was your total spend roughly? Trying to budget for mine.
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Did you use an agency or find girls at online?
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Quick question — how was the hotel security?
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With respect, my experience was more mixed. But maybe I went at the wrong time.
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With respect, my experience was more mixed. But maybe I went at the wrong time.
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Did you feel safe walking around at night?
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I was there in February and prices were slightly higher.
Spent about $120/day all-in. Quality was above average.
My tip: avoid weekends.
Spent about $120/day all-in. Quality was above average.
My tip: avoid weekends.
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