Provincia de Pichincha Travel Forum

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.

the flor de valle bus station in quito has relocated in 2008 from its el ejido park location in the new town to the old town next to the trole/trolley station. schedule and cost/$2.50 to mindo remains unchanged.
BUS SCHEDULE
QUITO-MINDO
Mon. thru Thurs. 8:00 AM 3:45 PM
Fri thru Sun 8:00 AM 3:45 PM
Sunday 8:00 AM 3:45 PM?


MINDO-QUITO
Mon. thru Fri.. 6:30 AM 2:00 PM
Sat thru Sun 6:30 AM 2, 3, 4 and 5:00 PM

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

Wondering if anyone has done this particular trip with OAT. It's 11 days; starting out in Quito, flying to Coca and spending 3 nights in the Amazon rain forest, then Hotel Reina Isabel in Quito, and 3 nights in the Galapagos on a small ship (85-95 feet) and small motor dinghies for wet landings during the day...or if you have any recommendations....

Hi all,

I am thinking about going out to the Sant Lucia reserve in the cloudforest in the Pichincha region for a few weeks in december, to volunteer on a conservation/re-forestation project. I was wondering if anyone has been to this area during december and if so...does it rain the whole time? There seems little point in going if it will be pouring with rain and covered in mist the entire time, and maybe more beneficial to go at a time when the weather is better for working...can anyone advise here? Also, what are the temperatures like during december? Cheers,

Freya

Is it true that as a foreigner you are charged approx. double the fare for internal flights??

Is it an unavoidable tax they charge you upon checking in? Or can you avoid the surcharge by buying tickets on-line??

Cheers,
Cat

PS we are arriving in Jan 2008, and I'm working on an itinerary and budget now.

Give suggestions for appropriate clothing while a tourist in Quito and traveling occasionally with tour groups--Both male & female attire

Hi, I'll be in the Naranjal area for the month of November 2007 - does anyone have any information on this area? Thanks so much, WallaWallapat

Is April a good time to travel to Quito? I want to stay a few days there and then to Tena.

Hi

i am thinking of going to lima with a friend in February 2008 and i wanted information on a trip to the galapagos islands for a few days. Has anyone had a trip there and can tell me what the trips are like and the duration? I want to book the trip when i am in Quito so has anyone done this and have any good suggestions for tourist agency there.

Kindest regards

Clive

Has anyone stayed here? Would they recommend this place? Is it safe? Is it close to sights, language schools, food, etc?

Is it possible to fly from Quito to Cuba. If so does anyone know a good webpage to sus out prices. Cheers

Hi everybody

I m going to Quito in 3 weeks now ( middle of september ), alone... I m 26. I planned to do some day activities but I wanted to know where it was kool to get out in Quito, like disco and stuff fun. My level in spanish in Little baby ;)

Salut !! Je vais a Quito dans 3 semaines. seul et j'ai 26 ans. J'ai planifie quelques activites le jour mais je me demandais ou il etait kool de sortir la nuit pour avoir du fun. Il est a noter que mon espagnol est pourri et du niveau que je qualifierais Bebe naissan...hahaha

A+

Hugo

Can I withdraw US Currency by a VISA Card in Quito, or Ecador?

I'm looking for a great and affordable spanish language school most importantly then I will need to find a place to stay. If anyone has any suggestions please let me know!

I'm moving to Quito in 10 days, I'm going to live there for about four months, and I don't have a place to stay (!!). Anyone who knows about some average prized shared apartments, or at least some information about where I could look for one (web page, organization etc)? I appreciate any help!

Hello,

Is it worth going to this park if hiking is not to be done? I'm traveling with my parents who are in their 60s (yes, young enough to hike but...) who prefer easy strolls than strenous exercise.

If it still is, would you recommend a full day or half a day to soak in the beauty of the place?

Thanks much!
Raymond

We are going to be in Quito in the middle of September for about 5days. We would like to go in and see part of the rainforest

We are on a budget and would quite like whitewater.. But can anyone suggest anybody, also would we need to pre-book or would we just be able to turn up and go the next day?

Thanks

Where is Bella Vista?

what is transportation like in Quito, Ecuador

How ? - bus/ train ? where are good places to stop on the way?
Thanks