Planning first trip to Ecuador. Need advice on:
1. Best area to stay
2. Daily budget
3. Safety concerns
4. Online vs in person?
5. Duration - thinking 12 days
Tips appreciated.
Ecuador — hotel recommendations near the action
Started by SunshineSteve · 20 Mar 2026 · 1981 views
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Adding my experience from 3 weeks ago.
The scene has improved since pre-COVID. Biggest change: more online activity.
The scene has improved since pre-COVID. Biggest change: more online activity.
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Agreed on all points. Make sure to use a VPN.
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Did you feel safe walking around at night?
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Thanks for the write-up. Very helpful for my upcoming trip.
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How long did it take to feel comfortable and find the good spots?
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Adding my experience from last month.
The scene has stayed the same since pre-COVID. Biggest change: better quality overall.
The scene has stayed the same since pre-COVID. Biggest change: better quality overall.
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Been going for years. The scene has stayed consistent.
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Spot on with the prices. That matches what I paid in February.
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Did you use dating apps or find girls at bars?
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26 Mar 2026 at 22:24
Nice report. Heading there next month — exactly the intel I needed.
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27 Mar 2026 at 01:33
This is outdated info IMO. Things have changed since the pandemic. Current prices are actually lower than what's described here.
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+1 on this. Exactly my experience too. Great destination.
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Quick question — how was the wifi?
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Thanks for the write-up. Very helpful for my upcoming trip.
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Saving this thread for my trip planning. Gold mine of information.
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Thanks for the write-up. Very helpful for my upcoming trip.
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100% agree. The variety is hard to beat.
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