Visited Ecuador for 10 days. Solid experience. Scene is active. Pricing up slightly.
Spent $143/day. Best part: ease of arranging.
Overall: 9/10. Solid destination.
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Currency tips for Ecuador
Started by DublinDave · 1 Mar 2026 · 2399 views
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Excellent write-up. This is why this forum is the best resource out there.
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2 Mar 2026 at 14:42
I'd rate it similarly. Solid 7/10 destination.
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4 Mar 2026 at 04:49
Quick question — how was the wifi?
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How long did it take to feel comfortable and find the good spots?
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7 Mar 2026 at 05:23
What was your total spend roughly? Trying to budget for mine.
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How long did it take to feel comfortable and find the good spots?
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Interesting take but I think you overpaid. Try going midweek next time.
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8 Mar 2026 at 23:59
Nice report. Heading there next month — exactly the intel I needed.
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Adding my experience from February.
The scene has changed a bit since pre-COVID. Biggest change: more competition.
The scene has changed a bit since pre-COVID. Biggest change: more competition.
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Adding my experience from February.
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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I'd rate it similarly. Solid 7/10 destination.
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12 Mar 2026 at 08:46
Agreed on all points. Make sure to bring small bills.
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Saving this thread for my trip planning. Gold mine of information.
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This matches my experience. Ecuador is one of my favorites.
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Did you use dating apps or find girls at bars?
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15 Mar 2026 at 04:52
With respect, my experience was more mixed. But maybe I went at the wrong time.
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15 Mar 2026 at 18:54
Can confirm. Was there 2 weeks ago and everything checks out.
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This matches my experience. Ecuador is underrated.
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Excellent write-up. This is why this forum is the best resource out there.
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