Quito Travel Forum

In october we will have three days in Quito, I am thinking of doing tours to Cotopaxi and Mindo Forest,

I have found several companies doing these tours but they are quite expensive, I am looking for tips, what to do, what are good companies to book those trips,

what do you suggest?

Hello, I have approximately 3 weeks and am travelling from Quito to Lima (flying in to Quito and out of Lima). Can anyone suggest an itinerary which isnt too hectic? Is going to Lima AND machu pichu too much to do in 3 weeks? Also a friend is flying in a week after I do so we need a place to meet towards Lima. Any suggestions?

Thanks

hi- i need to have some dental implants done, and am looking for a good qualified dentist in quito that has an email account so that i can correspond with him/her prior to my arrival. does anyone have any suggestions? there are a few listed on ecuador explorer and inquito, but they do not have email addresses. (well, one does but it is not valid). thanks, judy

Does anyone know the cheapest and easiest way to get from Ecuador to Brazil? I tried looking into flights and they seem very expensive.

How safe is for a single female to meet a single male adult from Quito from only internet and phone conversation. I have done much research on the safety issues for women traveling alone and have found most blogs state just be resonable and aware of the surrounds and city rules.

Do they have drug lords that kidnap women and put them into slavery in this area? I understand I will staying right across form the US Emabassy. Just trying to learn a little more about the culture and the possible dangers of such a scenario.

I appreciate any input.

Hi, world~ I live in Guapolo and am looking for AA meetings: Can anyone help? Thanks!

Hi,
My partner and his friend are riding motorbikes through South America and have decided to ride from Quito, Ecuador down to Cusco, Peru. This will be early January (very wet, I know!). Does anybody have any tips or suggested routes? I'll be joining them in Quito and I'm hoping that we make it to our tour in Cusco!! Thank you!
Nat :-)

Trying to decide the order of my stay in Ecuador - going in about a month. My flight gets in at 130pm -10 days later my flight leaves Quito at 2pm. I wondering if staying in Quito last would be best due to proximity to airport. The airport is between Quito and Otavalo - so I could go directly from Otavalo to the airport. Read that Banos is about 3 1/2 hours from Quito. I was thinking 2 or 3 nights n Quito - 3 or 4 nights in either Otavalo and/or Banos. Read about the train ride from Riobamba which sound like fun. Mainly want to relax - soak in some thermal springs - hike - ride a horse - visit the churches n Quito - stand on the equator. Any thought about hwo to order my trip? Thanks for your suggestions.

About how far is the Grand Hotel Mercure from the J.W. Marriott and the Hilton Colon?

I would like to send a box of coloring books and puzzle books to a child in Quito, Ecuador that weighs about 12 pounds. Can I prepay any custom charges if they are required ??
Jay Griggs
jag1958@cox.net

Hola,

I’m traveling to Ecuador from Sept 25 through Oct 5 and I am interested in taking salsa lessons while I’m in Quito. Do you have any recommendations re: Salsa Schools in Quito?

Gracias,
Miki

the first night we would like to go out after which we will travel te country.
Any tips?

Hola:

I am a Canandian woman, who will be living in Quito from Sept. 29 until April 28/09------I would like to visit Bolivia and Columbia. I know that flying is really expensive. Has anyone travelled to these places overland?
Any suggestions about places to stay and visit in these two countries?
I plan to travel the month of February....which places would you suggest to visit?
I love photography and want to visit the Salt Desert....I also love the markets and small villages.
Any suggestion, is greatly appreciated.

Gracias,
Euni

HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am spending 4 days in Quito at the Fuente De Piedra II hotel booked by my travel agent on Bas Quend 721...I understand it is in the middle of the Marsical district and we are four woman staying in that hotel...I have read the forums on the dangers and warnings of this district and I have to say that I am a little apprehensive...Has anyone known of this hotel? Do I have to spend my evening sitting in the hotel room or is that dangerous to venture out at night in a group..I have read mixed warnings. Some people say it is safe but be careful and others say that it is completely dangerous...Any feedback?
Bfoxy

I will be living in Quito from Oct through April/09 and would like to take Spanish. I have a little knowledge; however, would probably start at Beginners.
I dont require accommodation as I have found that...just daily instruction.
Any suggestions.......gracias, Euni.

Hola, mi esposa y yo necesitamos 4 noches en Cumbaya a finales de Agosto.
Sabe alguien de algun hotel o renta a corto plazo en Cumbaya.
Cualquier informacion sera apreciada, gracias.
Tony

Hi, my wife and me need to stay (4 nights) at Cumbaya, Ecuator at the end of August/08.
Does anyone know af a hotel or bed and breakfast there? so far we were not able to find any in the net.
Any information will be much appreciated, thanks.
Tony
Miami, Florida

Anyone, please recommend an excellent Internet cafe in or around the Mariscal or the neighborhood around the SwissHotel, Av 12 de Octubre? Excellent means well lit, fast connection, good keyboards and MS office available. I have been to several in this area. The one i like best so far is on Reina Victoria at the mini-plaza with Av Foch. But, the lighting in this one is not that good and it is noisey at times and the keyboards and mice work well most of the time, but not always. Any advice appreciated.

Thanks,

I am living here from beginning of January 2009 to end of May 2009 and need a suitable furnished place to rent for the entire time. I am not looking to share or to rent a room or to stay with a host family. I would prefer to be in a safe, fun area that is walking distance to amenities like grocery stores and public transportation. Hot water, local telephone, tv and access to internet would be great add-ons. Anyone have any recommendations on companies/people to deal with? I don't want to get ripped off but I would like a comfortable and safe place (no cockroaches please! I did it in Costa Rica but willing to spend extra to have a better place this time around). Thanks!

While I was in Quito I developed a taste for
the instant coffee mixture that seemed to
be everywhere for breakfast.
It was added to a cup of steaming milk
and seemed to be instant coffee mixed in
with maybe cinnamon and other spices.

Does anyone have a recipe?????

Hello from Colorado where I have been a chalet host for the last winter. I took care of ten guests at a time from other coutries in a townhouse in East Vail. Basically I was responsible for the place, preparing, cooking, and serving three course meals, and taking care of whatever came up during the course of my guests stay.

I am just finishing work here and have some spanish lessons and volunteering on the horizen with The Yanapuma Foundation. The foundation was started by a man from Scotland whom uses is spanish school to fund his volunteer projects. I spent a month there last fall and am really getting motivated for a great summer in South America.

I have been looking online for accomidation during the last few days. I have found places ranging from hostels to apartments and am trying to get a list together to either book from here or to investigate when I get to Quito.

Does anyone have any expertise in this matter? I have previously stayed in La marascal but have been looking in Colonial Quito as well.

I am trying to find advise as far as good companies, schools that rent rooms to those not enrolled, hostels that are unique and affordable, etc!!

I would like to get my accomidation sorted out before I go. It would give me more time to focus on the language and get back into volunteering. If anyone has any ideas please let me know. I am easy going and get along with most but also have a tendency to like privacy and quiet!

Thanks for the attention and I look forward to hearing from those who can help.

I've heard $100 notes were not accepted, even by banks for a while. Is this still the case?

I am retired. I teach international marketing and related courses part-time at The University of Georgia in Athens, GA, USA. I speak Spanish at an advanced level - no problem with any conversation until the speaker talks fast or uses slang. I plan to spend mid-June to mid-July in Quito. Am looking for Spanish instruction and accommodations. Any advice appreciated. Thanks, Tucker Cox

does anyone have the name and contact info (e-mail and phone) for a reliable travel agent in the Mariscal Sucre area that can sell me TAME tickets to Esmeraldas?

we preferably need one that is open at 8:00 in the morning.

thank-you.

as an alternative, does anyone know if it is possible to purchase TAME tickets at the airport (when we fly in) at 10:00 PM?

thank-you.

Hola:

I am really in need of advice...I plan to come to Quito On April 8th until April 28th.....and want to rent somewhere clean, furnished, safe!
I am on a budget so not looking at anything expensive...this will be my first time in Ecuador.....someone mentioned Quito (Viejo) - that the area is being transformed. I am now in Buenos Aires and can be contacted here or on my hotmail unihowe@hotmail.com I welcome all replies. Gracias. Euni.

We'll be in and near Quito in late December-2008. Will there be any sort of solstice ceremony at Mitad del Mundo or elsewhere in the area on Dec 22?

Hi,

Can anybody tell mee if there is a official meetingpoint at the airport.
My wife arives a few hours earlier than I at the airport
so we have to meet eachother somewhere at the airport.

If there is not a official meeting point can you tell me if there is another point at the airport
that is obvious to meet .

thanx
Jeroen (Holland)

i am planning to learn spanish in quito. i heard there are oer 60 of them in the city and it is the best place to do so in s america b/c ecuadorians speak relatively slow when compared to their spanish speaking neighbour. any recommendation for a school? i am looking at may be 4 weeks of school in quito and use it as a base for travelling around ecuador.

anybody with experience of renting a small apartment or condo for a month there? how much does it cost?

any bus from quito to lima?? any bus company with online time table or schedule??

I recall someone saying they owned an equestrian centre around Quito?

I just can't seem to locate that member now, and am interested in finding them again. If it is you, do you mind getting in touch?

Or if someone else knows of a good horseriding ranch in Ecuador, can you let me know?

Many thanks,

Cat