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Provincia del Guayas

Looking for a safe driver and guide for transport Guayaquil to Puerto Lopez. Any recommendations and contact information would be appreciated.

I'm going to be traveling from the US to Montanita. I'm planning on being there for 6 months. I am currently on a prescription that I need to take every day. How do you obtain drugs in Ecuador?

Any idea on how to get a reservation at the Hotel Caridi or Hotel Amira in Salinas, Ecuador ? I need a website or email for either. Or suggestions for a moderate safe hotel with secure car parking.

I'm planning a trip to Guayaquil with my family it's going to be 14yrs since I last been there and I want my kids n husband to have a great/fun experiance especially because my husband is from PR but loves ecuadorian food. I have family over there but I rather stay in my own space and I have been doing some reserach in finding a nice place where me and my family of 4 can stay clean,safe,welcoming enviornment w/kitchen etc... I was looking at Guayaquil Business Apartments looks and sounds nice located Av.Juan Tanco Marengo Torres del Sol 2, but no reviews has anyone stayed or heard about this place? If any one has any good suggestions please post them I would appreciate it as well of places to go! Thank you :)

Hola! Im happy to be travelling from Lima up to Guayaquil in a few weeks. I was wondering if anyone out there has any tips for stops along the way, preferably along the beach. Any good bus companies? Hope to hear from ya, thanx..

Hi I am arriving in the evening into Guayaquil and leaving again the next day - can anyone please recommend a cheap place to stay within easy access of the airport - cheap but safe. many thanks

Is there any economical way to travel from Guayaquil by land or by sea. I am looking to travel at the beggining of January and was wondering if cruise ships or boats can transport you between the two places. THANKS!

We are 4 students going to do their internship in Guayaguil Soto Mayor. We are looking for a house to rent together. Can anybody please help us find a furnished house for rent in a safe neighbourhood? We arrive on 1 february 2010 and our departure date is 8th of may 2010. Any help would be much apreciated! Thanks form Belgium...

i understand its a lovely beach community but how do you get to it?

Hello to those living in Guayaquil, and neighboring towns. I was wondering if it is possible to get into contact with a local potter. I am working with a group of students from Clarkson University in the US, and Engineers Without Borders. We are hoping to bring clean water to a nearby town, and have chosen a clay pot filtration system. The only problem that we have in implementing this is having a method to fire the pots. We think that the best way to do this would be to have a local potter fire the pots for the townspeople. We have it set up so that there would be no start up costs to the potter, and they could then recieve an income off the pots there after, perhaps even expanding to other nearby towns with similar circumstances Any information that could help us find a potter, or another available method of firing pots would be extremely helpful. thanks!!!!!

Hy is anybody living in Guayaquil. I read a lot about visiting Guayaquil, but since 3 Weeks i am living with my family here in Guayaquil. Still try to explore everything and find out where i can go and where not. Any tips about outhentic things,restaurants, areas, markets? Thanx stephanie

where exactly is this place? im going in less than a month and would like some pointers of places to go?

I'm traveling to Guayaquil for three weeks in December. Would anyone know how I'd be able to rent a house with bbq, pool, AC, etc. I'm on a budget and cant afford the stay at a hotel. Also, I wanted to be able to watch a fight on pay per view. Is it possible to order it and watch in Guayaquil? I'm leaving in 2 weeks and need help asap. Thanks

And when pass the bus from montanita to guayaquil??? tk's

Hi All, Can anyone recommend a cheap but safe hotel in Colinas de los Ceibos Guayaquil (near Urdesa)? Im doing a course and so will be staying for 3 months from this August. They have suggested accomadation but its more than20 a night and I am sure that there must be hotels cheaper than this. I don't need the Ritz, just basic and safe. Anyone know of anything in this part of town? Thanks Guys! Jenny

Hi , I need to get from quito to lima in 5 days. (will be travelling on to cuscu and bolivia) Can anyone advise on the best way to get there by plane or otherwise. Wouldnt mind seeing guayaquil for a day or so. any advice greatly appreciated. lots of irish luck! x

Hello, I was wondering if anyone would be able to help me. I am learning about the Guayas Province and have come to the understanding that Guayaquil is the only city of Guayas and the rest of the towns are considered "cantons". Is there any way that someone could list the MAJOR cantons of tourism in Guayas? So far I have: Montañita Guayaquil Manglaralto Salinas & Palmar. Are there any other major cantons missing? Thank You!

Hi, I've been reading up on getting from Lima to Guayaquil, and then back to Lima. Does anyone have an experience or suggestions on the whether or not it's worth it to take a bus instead of a plane? I know it's 24 hours on the road. But a round trip flight costing around500 is not easy on the wallet. Any recommended bus companies? Any idea of the fare? Thanks in advance!

I would like to buy a surboard in Monanita, to avoid travelling beforehand with one. I know that they make Balsawood boards in Ecuador, but I need a shortboard, so am after the fiberglass or epoxy/tuflite type. Does anyone know if there are any shapers in Monanita or second-hand boards to purchase? And will I be getting totally ripped off by buying one there?

Hi - I will be in the Naranjal area the month of November - has any member been there and can you offer some tips on transportation, things to do, safety or anything else of interest? I'm not going to be in Guayaquil more than a day but see there's plenty to do there. I am looking forward to the smaller area of Naranjal. Thank you for your help! WWPat

Hey just curious how much it costs to rent surfboards in montanita? Also what is the average price for a double room in the hostels throughout the town?

Dear all, Im coming to Guayaquil for 10 days and would like to know if there are any irish bars in the city? The rugby world cup is on at the moment - so im trying to locate somewhere that might show the matches while im in Guayaquil and figured an Irish bar is probably the best bet, as im guessing rugby isnt a big sport in Ecuador. Many thanks in advance for your help.

Hi, I am about to book flights to ecuador but im planning to fly to guayaquil to save money. Does anyone know how much a flight from guayaquil to quito is? I knwo when i was in peru most internal flights were about69 and could be booked a day before easily. can i book at the airport or online? Many thanks Rose

Hi, I am about to book flights to ecuador but im planning to fly to guayaquil to save money. Does anyone know how much a flight from guayaquil to quito is? I knwo when i was in peru most internal flights were about69 and could be booked a day before easily. can i book at the airport or online? Many thanks Rose

for quiet clean accomodation in Montanita with hot water. Preferably a cabana. Any thoughts on this would be appreciated. dentisto

Hi, A friend and I are riding motorcycles from Arizona to Chile, Nov, 2007 - March, 2008. Would prefer a boat ride from Panama to Guayaquil or another port rather than crating the motorcycles for air cargo to Quito. Prefer to stay away from Colombia. Also, Quito is a bit cold for motorcycle riding. Actually, any place from Costa Rico to Ecuador or Peru would work out fine. Appreciate any advice. Otto

Hi All! I am planning to move to Montanitas for about half a year so I am looking for any information anyone can give me! What should I expect to pay for a small apartment or place to live per month? (The cheaper the better) Eating costs? How is the nitelife? Prices? Saftey? etc. Is the water warm? Beaches clean? How is the weather from jan-june? Any tips you may have would be wicked!!! Thank You!!

I am planning a trip to Ecuador in the next few weeks. I intend to do a lot of birding, visit the Galapagos, and join the Quito Hash House Harriers for a run and some fun. While I expect to do a bit of the typical touristy shopping, it is the least important thing on my list of things to do. Likewise fancy resturants and hotels are not especially important. I was wondering what the advantages, if any, of flying into Guayaquil versus Quito might be. I expect to rent a car so I could always drive into Quito if/when I need to. The price of the airline ticket is the same either way, and I just want to make sure I go to the most appropriate place.

Hello all, nice to find a forum where questions are really answered. Ok well here's my situation im heading to Guayaquil on 20th Aug to meet a friend I have 7 days and i want to get some kayaking and Rafting done. Unfortunatly I realise this is not the best base city as google earth has shown me its immediate surroundings are not as ideal as Quito, also the fact that I will be there in wet season(I think) would lead me to believe many rivers being too strong !? Anyone recommend anywhere nearby that is good for these, or any commpany they trust ?

Hello all, nice to find a forum where questions are really answered. Ok well here's my situation im heading to Guayaquil on 20th Aug to meet a friend I have 7 days and i want to get some kayaking and Rafting done. Unfortunatly I realise this is not the best base city as google earth has shown me its immediate surroundings are not as ideal as Quito, also the fact that I will be there in wet season(I think) would lead me to believe many rivers being too strong !? Anyone recommend anywhere nearby that is good for these, or any commpany they trust ?