Visited Ecuador for 10 days. Solid experience. Scene is improved. Pricing excellent value.
Spent $68/day. Best part: friendliness.
Overall: 8/10. Exceeded expectations.
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Ecuador — best bars and venues
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+1 on this. Exactly my experience too. Great destination.
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16 Mar 2026 at 07:47
This is outdated info IMO. Things have changed since the pandemic. Current prices are about the same than what's described here.
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100% agree. The atmosphere is hard to beat.
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Saving this thread for my trip planning. Gold mine of information.
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Quick question — how was the Uber availability?
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How long did it take to feel comfortable and find the good spots?
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Did you use dating apps or find girls at online?
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Been going for years. The scene has improved recently.
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I was there in February and prices were exactly as described.
Spent about $110/day all-in. Quality was above average.
My tip: avoid weekends.
Spent about $110/day all-in. Quality was above average.
My tip: avoid weekends.
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Any restaurant recs for the daytime?
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I'd also recommend downloading Maps.me before you go. Essential.
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I'd also recommend downloading WhatsApp before you go. Essential.
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Hmm, I had a different experience. Prices were lower when I went. Maybe timing matters.
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Quick question — how was the wifi?
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Interesting take but I think you overpaid. Try going midweek next time.
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I was there in March and prices were slightly higher.
Spent about $96/day all-in. Quality was good.
My tip: go early evening for best selection.
Spent about $96/day all-in. Quality was good.
My tip: go early evening for best selection.
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