Visited Ecuador for 5 days. Solid experience. Scene is quieter but worthwhile. Pricing up slightly.
Spent $127/day. Best part: friendliness.
Overall: 9/10. Would return.
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Solo travel in Ecuador
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Great report, thanks for sharing. I had a similar experience there last month.
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Nice report. Heading there next month — exactly the intel I needed.
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This is outdated info IMO. Things have changed since the new laws came in. Current prices are higher than what's described here.
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Interesting take but I think you overpaid. Try using a different site next time.
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Nice report. Heading there next month — exactly the intel I needed.
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Quick question — how was the hotel security?
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How does it compare to Colombia?
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Good info. I'd add that going during the week is much better — less crowded, better prices.
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Any restaurant recs for the daytime?
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Quick question — how was the hotel security?
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I'd also recommend downloading Google Translate before you go. Essential.
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I'd also recommend downloading Maps.me before you go. Essential.
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Quick question — how was the ATM situation?
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Great report, thanks for sharing. I had a similar experience there last month.
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11 Mar 2026 at 07:44
Spot on with the prices. That matches what I paid in February.
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I'd rate it similarly. Solid 8/10 destination.
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How does it compare to Colombia?
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Good info. I'd add that going during the week is much better — less crowded, better prices.
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This is outdated info IMO. Things have changed since the new laws came in. Current prices are higher than what's described here.
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