Returned from 12 days in Ecuador. Solid experience.
Accommodation:
Budget hotel near the main area. $40/night. Good location, basic amenities.
Scene:
Busy and well-organized. Prices were slightly higher than expected.
Quality:
Generally good looking with good service. Had 4 encounters total.
Logistics:
Transport was easy — Uber/Grab works well. Street food was a highlight.
Safety:
Used common sense and had no problems.
Overall: 8/10. Good destination, recommend for first-timers.
Happy to answer any questions.
Just got back from Ecuador — trip report March 2026
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Great report, thanks for sharing. Had a similar experience there last month.
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Agreed on all points. Make sure to bring small bills.
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+1 on this. Exactly my experience too. Solid destination.
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Great report, thanks for sharing. Had a similar experience there last month.
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Did you use an agency or find girls at online?
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Great report, thanks for sharing. Had a similar experience there last month.
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+1 on this. Exactly my experience too. Solid destination.
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Spot on with the prices. Matches what I paid recently.
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Good info. Going during the week is much better — less crowded and better prices.
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How long did it take to feel comfortable and find the good spots?
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+1 on this. Exactly my experience too. Solid destination.
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Agreed on all points. Make sure to book hotels in advance.
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Quick question — how was the ATM situation?
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Nice report. Heading there next month — exactly the intel I needed.
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Saving this thread. Gold mine of information.
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Different experience for me. Prices were lower when I went.
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First time was a learning experience. Second time was so much more efficient. Experience makes all the difference.
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